It Started With a Simple Belief
Growing up Denmark, Monni Fraemohs was inspired by the simplicity, functionality and craftsmanship of Scandinavian design. After making New Zealand home, he became increasingly frustrated watching our timber shipped overseas as low-value pulp. He believed there was a better way.
In 1968 that belief became Fraemohs Homes.
What began as handcrafted timber kitset homes has evolved over nearly six decades into a nationwide network building homes across Aotearoa. While our homes have changed with the times, the philosophy behind them has remained consistent: thoughtful design, honest craftsmanship, natural materials and homes that are connected to the landscapes they belong in.
Bob Foster
Monni Fraemohs
An Early Fraemohs Home
A New Chapter
Like many great New Zealand brands, the Fraemohs journey hasn’t always been straightforward.
In the early 2000s, the future of the business was uncertain. Production had all but stopped, yet people kept turning up asking for a Fraemohs home. The connection New Zealanders had with the brand had not disappeared.
That’s when Bob Foster stepped in.
Having purchased the land the factory was on, Bob had never planned to run the business. But he believed in the product, shared many of Monni’s values and saw something worth preserving.
Together with his son Tim and Amanda van der Kley, he set about rebuilding the business, carrying Monni’s original vision into a new generation.
Nearly six decades on, we’re proud to be continuing the legacy Monni started in 1968 – creating homes designed to stand the test of time and become part of the stories Kiwi families create within them.
Scandinavian Thinking. New Zealand Living.
Scandinavian design has inspired Fraemohs from the very beginning. Its clean lines, natural materials and thoughtful simplicity create homes that feel timeless rather than trend-driven.
While our inspiration comes from Scandinavia, every Fraemohs home is designed for New Zealand landscapes, lifestyles and the way Kiwi families live.
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