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Renovation

Renovating your home is an opportunity to refresh, expand and renew. Here's all the inspiration, ideas and information you need to get started.
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Open home
Part of a comprehensive renovation and modernisation, the ground floor of this home is now a thoughtfully zoned space that flows seamlessly to the outdoors courtesy of floor-to-ceiling bifold doors.
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Divide and rule
What's the most effectively way to add spacious, contemporary living to an historic home? Sometimes, a clear divide is best for the old, and also for the new.
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Polished approach
If your home has an existing concrete floor slab, why not expose, sand and polish it for a completely contemporary look?
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Slice of history
Restoration of a traditional shophouse recaptures its original character and charm, and creates a light-filled family home.
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Marriage of styles
The original home was a modest Mid-century Modern. How do you double its size with a contemporary addition that still respects the past?
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Renovation creates large open-plan living space and opens cabinetry, countertop, bencthop, Resene, floor, flooring, hardwood, interior design, kitchen, wood, wood flooring, Higham Architecture, plywood

Love wood floors? Why stop there?
This major renovation places a strong emphasis on natural materials and sustainability. The wrap-around wall and ceiling feature was made from recycled wood freed up by the refit.
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How to transform your living space in 7 easy steps

Dakota Murphey has put together a step-by-step guide to help you get rid of the old and bring in the new in your living room

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Architect Eva-Marie Prineas prioritised the owners modest renovation architecture, countertop, daylighting, floor, furniture, home, house, interior design, kitchen, product design, table, white
How to update your kitchen without spending a fortune

Forget replacing cabinets and tearing up the floors – with a few small changes, you can make your kitchen feel like new

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Boxing on
Cladding at the back of this renovated Victorian double brick house reflects both old and new – brick on the ground level and a metal clad faceted cube for the first floor bedroom addition.
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On this project, the lower floor rooms and white

Heritage elegance – a house of rooms
Love that heritage building but unsure whether it could ever be fit for modern purpose? Here is some elegant inspiration
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Row house remodel opens up a loft-style living area
It started out as an unattractive dark row house, with narrow stairs and small compartmentalised rooms. Now it's a spectacular, light-filled home, open to incredible city views.
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Creative Arch – Winner – 2019 TIDA New Zealand Renovation of the Year
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