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Does your home feel dark and gloomy, even in the middle of the day?  Do you find yourself switching in the lights just to read a book, prep dinner or find the TV remote? Living …

Amber and Ron were our typical client.  They loved their home, but were increasingly frustrated with the limitations that it had.  There was no master suite, the kitchen was cramped with minimal storage and it …

David and Philippa bought their home knowing it would need extensive work to make it truly theirs. With its dated kitchen, “funky” vinyl floors, and an orange bathroom with blue walls, the house had plenty …

Sarah’s Green Bay bungalow had charm and street appeal in spades, but inside, it told a different story. With no dining room, cramped bedrooms without storage, and no second bathroom, the home struggled to meet …

Tiles are a wonderful addition to any home.  Choosing the right tiles can add value to your home as they can elevate your home’s aesthetic appeal making them a great long-term investment. Other benefits include: …

Ordering A Property File

Ordering A Property File Written by:Date Published: The first step before beginning any plans for your home extension and/or renovation in Auckland is to order your property file from the council. We can’t overstate how important …

Past Project: Kotuku Place, Snells Beach Anne and Len came to us at the Auckland Home Show, knowing they wanted to retire to their home at Snells Beach, but overwhelmed at the thought of the …

​Budgeting for your home extension? Here’s 3 things you need to know In order to help you with your budgeting process, we have created a breakdown of how much extending your home may be, and what …

Do I Need Building Consent

Do I Need Building Consent? ​If you are thinking about doing a home extension or renovation, you may be wondering whether or not your project will require Building Consent. 98% of the home extensions or …

From House Hunting to Home Loving: Amber and Ron’s…
Amber and Ron were our typical client.  They loved their home, but were increasingly frustrated with the limitations that it had.  There was no master suite, the kitchen was cramped with minimal storage and it just wasn’t going to be suitable long-term with three growing kids. They dreamed of a home with more space, where […]
June 11, 2025
Case Study – Funky Flaws to Family Friendly.
David and Philippa bought their home knowing it would need extensive work to make it truly theirs. With its dated kitchen, “funky” vinyl floors, and an orange bathroom with blue walls, the house had plenty of quirks. They also missed the ensuite and open-plan living area they’d enjoyed in their previous home. Also, while their […]
May 30, 2025
Case Study: Character Preserved, Comfort Added.
Sarah’s Green Bay bungalow had charm and street appeal in spades, but inside, it told a different story. With no dining room, cramped bedrooms without storage, and no second bathroom, the home struggled to meet her needs. Entertaining was out of the question, and planning for a growing family seemed impossible.   The generous section […]
April 16, 2025
Key Benefits to using tiles in your extension:
Tiles are a wonderful addition to any home.  Choosing the right tiles can add value to your home as they can elevate your home’s aesthetic appeal making them a great long-term investment. Other benefits include: 1. Made to Last. One of the great things about tiles is they are incredibly durable.  This makes them ideal […]
April 8, 2025
Ordering A Property File
Ordering A Property File Written by:Date Published: The first step before beginning any plans for your home extension and/or renovation in Auckland is to order your property file from the council. We can’t overstate how important this is. While sadly much like the process of dealing with council in general, there is no guarantee that it will […]
December 22, 2023
Past Project: Kotuku Place, Snells Beach
Past Project: Kotuku Place, Snells Beach Anne and Len came to us at the Auckland Home Show, knowing they wanted to retire to their home at Snells Beach, but overwhelmed at the thought of the home extension that would be required so that they could maximise their picturesque views of the beach. ​ Initially, the plan was […]
December 13, 2023
​Building a Home Extension Budget
​Budgeting for your home extension? Here’s 3 things you need to know In order to help you with your budgeting process, we have created a breakdown of how much extending your home may be, and what costs to factor in that you may have missed. So you’re thinking of extending your home… That’s great! Extending your […]
December 13, 2023
Do I Need Building Consent
Do I Need Building Consent? ​If you are thinking about doing a home extension or renovation, you may be wondering whether or not your project will require Building Consent. 98% of the home extensions or home renovations that we complete typically do, and we’ve illustrated why in the following blog post.​ Before we explain why most […]
December 13, 2023
3 Reasons why utilising natural light in your home…
3 Reasons why utilising natural light in your home is essential An often overlooked aspect of design is window placement for natural light and sun, which can effectively make or break your home. We delve into why… 1) Ambience/Mood Natural lighting, light sources, windows and views should be taken into consideration because it can often […]
December 13, 2023