Beautifully functional.
Bold aesthetics.
Simple living.
Cabins

Inspired by 1960s New Zealand state homes, Homewerk Small Homes offer beautifully designed spaces that are both practical and budget-friendly.

There are 3 layouts to choose from, with each featuring built-in furniture, simple stainless worktops, mid-century style chrome tapware and classic colourways.

Small Homes

Discover our thoughtfully designed Small Homes, each blending simplicity and functionality with timeless style. Homewerk features three distinct floor plans—Petite, Original, and Double—catering to various lifestyles. Inspired by design icons like Charlotte Perriand, our interiors celebrate functional beauty, with elegant lighting options and selections from Vico Magistretti's 1979 collection. Each Small Home is finished with quality materials and customisable colourways, creating practical yet beautiful spaces that inspire everyday living.

Cabins

We offer three thoughtfully designed floor plans—Petite, Original, and Double—each under 60sqm. Personalise your cabin by choosing from curated colourways, timeless cladding, and high-quality fittings, all complemented by built-in furniture, purposeful details, and mid-century inspired finishes.

Choose from three thoughtfully designed, transportable cabin floor plans: Cabin Petite, Cabin Original, and Cabin Double.

Each can be customised with your choice of:

- Three interior and exterior colourways
- Three timeless cladding options
- Three curated flooring finishes

SAMMY & OLIVER

Homewerk create small transportable buildings, interiors, and furniture inspired by thoughtful design and craftsmanship.

Floor Plans

  • Cabin Petite

    Our smallest cabin floor plan, the Petite, is compact yet thoughtfully designed to maximise space and functionality. Ideal for tight sections or urban living, the Petite offers comfortable, refined living without compromise. Starting from $185,000 NZD + GST.

  • Cabin Originale

    The Cabin Originale is a versatile minor dwelling, perfect as a first home, rental, holiday retreat, or extended family accommodation. Spacious yet considered, the Originale base model starts at $190,000 NZD + GST.

  • Cabin Double

    Ideal for small families or those needing extra space for guests, the Cabin Double builds on the Originale with an additional four meters in length. Whether as a first home, holiday retreat, minor dwelling, Airbnb, or extended family accommodation, the Double offers both flexibility and spaciousness. Base model starts at $240,000 NZD + GST.

Renders

  • Cabin Petite

  • Cabin Originale

  • Cabin Double

Build Materials

We prioritise eco-conscious design, using sustainably sourced materials crafted in Aotearoa and abroad. Each build is designed for durability, beauty, and environmental responsibility, with non-toxic options for healthier living.

Roofing

We prioritise eco-conscious design, using sustainably sourced materials crafted in Aotearoa and abroad. Each build is designed for durability, beauty, and environmental responsibility, with non-toxic options for healthier living.

Joinery

FSL Architectural linear in aeonox powdercoat finish

  • Three Colour Ways Available
  • New Zealand made
  • Double Glazed
  • Scratch Resistant

Interior Lining

Birch Plywood stained with Osmo Oil and Gib Board.

  • Multiple stain colours
  • Stain is natural and toxic free
  • Hard wearing

Cabinetry

Melteca with lacquer faces

  • New Zealand made
  • Lacquer finish
  • Three colour ways available

Gib

Wall lining and bracing units

  • Branz approved
  • Coated in Aalto paint
  • New Zealand made

Insulation

Earth Wool and Kingspan

  • Up to new H1 requirements
  • Sustainable
  • Environmental benefits

Colour Schemes

We offer three distinctive interior palettes inspired by mid-century design and the interplay of colour. Each is brought to life with deeply pigmented Aalto paint, creating rich, harmonious spaces with character.

Homewerk colour scheme umber

Umber

We offer three distinctive interior palettes inspired by mid-century design and the interplay of colour. Each is brought to life with deeply pigmented Aalto paint, creating rich, harmonious spaces with character.

Homewerk colour scheme viridian

Viridian

  • Aoetearoa based Aalto Paint
  • Complex colour structure
  • Provides respite, refreshment and enables us in our creativity
Homewerk colour scheme colbalt

Colbalt

  • Aoetearoa based Aalto Paint
  • Complex colour structure
  • Feelings of inspiration, calmness and grounding.

Cladding Options

Our cladding options balance durability with timeless design: Abodo Tundra Vertical Timber, Abodo Pine Shingles, and classic Board and Batten. Sustainably sourced and built to withstand Aotearoa’s harsh conditions.

Our Cabins build materials board and batten

Board & Batten

Our cladding options balance durability with timeless design: Abodo Tundra Vertical Timber, Abodo Pine Shingles, and classic Board and Batten. Sustainably sourced and built to withstand Aotearoa’s harsh conditions.

Our Cabins Build Materials Shingle

Shingle

Aotearoa Grown Radiata Pine Shingles

  • Branz approved
  • Aotearoa Radiata Pine
  • Location dependant
Our Cabins Build materials vulcan

Abodo Vulcan

Aotearoa Thermally Modified Pine

  • Responsibly sourced
  • Three stain options
  • Grown in New Zealand

Roofing Iron Colours

Our Colour Steel roofing blends durability with classic New Zealand style. Designed in a timeless corrugate profile, it withstands Aotearoa’s harsh conditions, ensuring a resilient and refined finish.

Lichen

Our Colour Steel roofing blends durability with classic New Zealand style. Designed in a timeless corrugate profile, it withstands Aotearoa’s harsh conditions, ensuring a resilient and refined finish.

Lignite

Coloursteel Lignite

Scoria

Coloursteel Scoria

Flooring Options

Our flooring options are chosen for both sustainability and practicality. Durable and easy to maintain, each option complements the thoughtful design of your cabin, creating a warm and lasting foundation for every day.

Homewerk flooring cork

Cork

Our flooring options are chosen for both sustainability and practicality. Durable and easy to maintain, each option complements the thoughtful design of your cabin, creating a warm and lasting foundation for every day.

Linoleum

Tarket

  • Range of colours
  • Modern, quality finish
  • 94% natural product
Homewerk flooring laminate

Walnut Laminate

Quick-Step Impressive

  • Range of colours
  • Modern, quality finish
  • Hard wearing

Hanging Pendants

Hanging Elipse

HAY Circle

HAY Circle

HAY Oblong

HAY Oblong

Ceiling and Wall Light Options

Our collection of interior ceiling and wall lights features designs by iconic designers like Vico Magistretti, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand.

Teti Ceiling Lamp

Our collection of interior ceiling and wall lights features designs by iconic designers like Vico Magistretti, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand.

Lampe de Marseille

Lampe de Marseille

  • Spun aluminum diffuser
  • Designed by Le Corbusier

Applique A Volet Pivotant

Applique A Volet Pivotant

  • Aluminium adjustable diffuser “volet”
  • Indirect light output towards the wall

Finishes

Every element in a Homewerk Small Home is designed with intention—balancing functionality with warmth, and practicality with craftsmanship. Thoughtful built-in details maximise space, while refined finishes bring comfort and character. Durable materials ensure longevity, and considered storage solutions create a sense of ease, allowing each space to feel effortless yet deeply lived in.

Homewerk extras dining table

Dining Table

Every element in a Homewerk Small Home is designed with intention—balancing functionality with warmth, and practicality with craftsmanship. Thoughtful built-in details maximise space, while refined finishes bring comfort and character. Durable materials ensure longevity, and considered storage solutions create a sense of ease, allowing each space to feel effortless yet deeply lived in.

Homewerk finishes cabin handles

Handles

Couch finish

Homewerk finishes tapware

Tapware

Homewerk finishes shower

Shower

Homewerk finishes basins

Basins

Homewerk finishes squabs

Squab

Homewerk finishes bathroom storage

Bathroom Storage

Homewerk finishes stainless steel bench

Stainless Steel Bench

Extras

Thoughtfully selected details add warmth and character, allowing your cabin to feel distinctly your own.

Bellhop lamp

Thoughtfully selected details add warmth and character, allowing your cabin to feel distinctly your own.

Homewerk extras aalto chair

Alvar Aalto 66

Chair 66

  • Multiple colours
  • Designed by Alvar Aalto
  • Compact
Homewerk extras seagrass matt

Seagrass matt

Rug

  • Customisable Sizes
  • Easy to clean
  • Natural and sustainable