Renovation Trends Vol. 30/11

Before you dive into your dream renovation project, there are a few things you need to consider to make sure it's a success.

Transparent agenda – this contrasting extension to a traditional, low-ceiling cottage offers high ceilings, optimum glazing and a great connection the garden

With neighbours overlooking the backyard of this original brick home, a solution was needed to create privacy and make outdoor living easy. Discover the grand design feature used to achieve the brief

Following a full-scale renovation, the updated monochromatic exterior of this home allows its nostalgic '60s form to be the main statement. See more renovation ideas below

See how the alteration of this contemporary home in City Beach, Australia, was designed to maintain the charm of its 1960s Commonwealth Games village history

An angled roof line harmonises the existing part of this home – left of the void – with rebuilt rooms to the right. Plus, an angled black column appearing as a continuation of the roof form doubles as an entry arch and hides plumbing.

Remodelled Singapore shophouse with traditional facade, contemporary interior, internal courtyard, sculptural staircase, hardwood floors

The latest brands, technology, products and innovations at the Home Ideas Centre in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

New kitchen with Shaker-style doors, granite benchtop, breakfast bar, scullery with sink, wicker baskets, by Elite Kitchens and Cabinets

Sleek, contemporary white kitchen by Sarah Burrows with timber laminate and semi-gloss lacquered cabinets, Smeg appliances

Contemporary kitchen renovation by Mastercraft with stainless steel benchtops, sleek white cabinets, industrial table, German hardware

Mid-century Modern home renovation retains original features, bluestone walls, American oak cabinetry, courtyard house, designer furniture

Artisan Painting Decorating provides high-quality paint finish, reliable, professional service, new home and renovations, commercial and interiors

Trousdale house in Beverly Hills gets extensive remodel in keeping with its Mid-century Modern origins decorative screens, pool, wide openings

Wood and opaque glass cabinetry and a granite waterfall benchtop feature in this contemporary kitchen by Yellowfox

Modern white galley-style kitchen by The Kitchen Design Company with Acrygloss cabinets, vertical pantry, scullery

Traditional home villa renovation by Scarlet Architects features open plan family living area, contemporary kitchen, new pool, bay window

Original spotted gum beams and distressed floors are matched with floor-to-ceiling drapes, Calacatta marble benchtop and stainles steel accents for a semi-industrial loft space

A change of colour, expanded living spaces and a pool and pool house set up this mountain holiday house for 21st century living

Reno4u is a kitchen and bathroom specialist in Christchurch offering kitchen and bathroom design and manufacture, plus appliances, products

Chunky metal bifolds in Fairview Systems classic series create indoor-outdoor flow. A variety of window and door systems are available

Timber cladding and bracing system Shadowclad comes in Shadowclad Natural and primed, top coat-ready Shadowclad Ultra

New weatherboards, an expanded living area and new bathrooms and kitchen have transformed this house for modern living

Barn-style house interior with raked ceilings, trusses, wood stairs, nooks and colourful walls painted in Resene colours

New kitchen by Arcadia Joinery features dark timber veneer; island has white engineered stone benchtop with waterfall sides