These Orakei homeowners knew precisely what they wanted – to turn their steep, inaccessible garden into something worth maintaining in Auckland’s dry weather conditions. The catch: it needed to be completed over winter before they holidayed abroad.

Zones Landscaping met their expectations, solving the complex problems of landscaping on a slope and installing an effective irrigation system, bringing in specialists where needed. Even with an unexpected lockdown, the project was completed on time.

Landscaping Consultant Kate Ryan shared the homeowners’ eye for design and devised unique solutions for their landscape, including curved corten steel retaining that perfectly matched their home’s modern architecture.

A previously dark and dated lounge and kitchen/dining is now unrecognisable after Refresh Renovations worked their magic. Renovation Consultant Mathew Hartigan fulfilled the Invercargill homeowners’ wish for a more modern environment by getting a team together to install clever window solutions, sleek cabinetry, and neutral fittings. 

The two-storey 1960s brick house now has indoor/outdoor flow with the addition of sliding doors that lead to a simple yet spacious wooden deck. Although the interior is now adorned with the modern comforts we’ve all come to love, the deck is the only change to the exterior – ensuring a humble feel remains.

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It was evident that this 1930s bungalow needed a complete overhaul. The homeowner’s daughter lives a fully independent life in a wheelchair, and since homes aren’t typically built with differently-abled people in mind, she wanted this renovation to create a home that wouldn’t impede her daily life but instead cater to it.

Bungalows built in the 1930s began to incorporate rooms that were more spacious than their predecessors, but they were also adopters of partitioned living areas, which is less than ideal to navigate in a wheelchair. For professional guidance with her renovation, the homeowner reached out to Refresh to take charge of creating a comfortable home for her daughter to enjoy long-term.

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The homeowners are overjoyed to have such a beautiful apartment so close to their family, allowing them to look forward to the next chapter of their lives in the comfort of modern design.  

Transforming a family home into something that suits everyone’s changing lives can bring many emotions along with it, and Renovation Consultant Narelle’s high-level communication and project management skills ensured the entire renovation process was smooth from start to finish.

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could go no longer without repair. Inside, the kitchen design was tired so the homeowner reached out to Refresh Renovations to get the property’s interior and exterior sorted out by experts. Local Wellington Renovation Consultant Mark Morrison managed the project.

Reconfiguring the kitchen layout and removing some walls creates an open feel between the kitchen and lounge. The original timber floors have been refinished to their beautiful natural glory which warms up the design and makes it feel inviting. All of this is now protected by the newly installed steel roof which replaced the old leaking membrane roof. 

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Homeowner Lisa was struggling for space in her property. While she considered moving, she decided renovating would be better for her family and called upon Refresh Renovations for help. 

Renovation Consultant Leigh McDonald and his team have completely transformed the feeling of this home through the living room extension. Featuring warm-toned wood flooring that blends with the adjoining dining area and abundant windows/sliding doors, the extended space fits perfectly into the family’s home and is full of light throughout the day.

This bathroom was outdated and in need of freshening up. Refresh Renovations were given the task of transforming the space into something modern and stylish while remaining practical. 

Renovation Consultant Leigh McDonald has created a bathroom that has a functional layout combined with a luxurious feel. Jade green herringbone tiling and matte black fixtures provide a striking contrast to the white walls, the oversized niche above the bathtub makes a beautiful statement, and the arched mirror enhances the bathroom's natural light.

This Palmerston North homeowner reached out to Refresh Renovations to convert her underutilised garage into a two-bed rental unit. Renovation Consultant Wayne Gordon got to work bringing in architectural engineers, glaziers, plumbers and more. 

In a short four-month period, this space went from an underutilised double garage to a stylish and welcoming two-bed flat. Unexpectedly luxurious details, including marbled countertops and plush carpeting, together with a monochromatic colour palette, have created a high-end rental space that should guarantee a good return on investment.