Does your home feel old, tired, and like it just doesn’t work anymore?
Maybe the bathroom is cramped, the kitchen is outdated, and the layout never quite flows the way it should. Over time those little frustrations add up. Not enough storage, drafty rooms, and spaces that feel stuck in another decade.
But your home doesn’t have to stay that way.
With the right renovation, you can transform tired spaces into modern, practical rooms designed for the way your family actually lives.
When a young couple in a beautiful old villa on Hospital Hill first approached us, it wasn’t about a bathroom at all. They had a toddler and another baby on the way, and we connected while completing work in another part of their home. As our relationship grew, they shared their dream of a modern, functional bathroom that would better serve their growing family.
What began as a bathroom project soon expanded into a six-week renovation that included the bathroom, powder room, laundry, and finishing trims throughout the lounge, dining, and hallway.
Hospital Hill Villa – Bathroom & Powder Room Renovation
The Renovation Journey
We started by completely gutting the existing bathroom and toilet, straightening uneven walls and floors to prepare for tiles. A new skylight was added to bring in natural light, while the plumbing was upgraded and a mains pressure hot water cylinder installed. To create a warmer, drier home, we laid polythene and insulation before relining.
In the bathroom, we lined the walls with HardieGroove, added mirror cabinets, and built a half-height wall for the toilet alongside a partition wall to separate the bath and shower. Thoughtful details like recessed niches for soap and shampoo bottles, tiled floors, and a fully tiled shower brought modern comfort into the heritage home. We repurposed hardwood flooring to finish the bathroom floor and installed new gib ceilings.
In the powder room, we installed gib and created a dado rail with HardieGroove beneath to achieve a classic half-height wainscot wall that tied in beautifully with the villa’s character.
The Result
The transformation has had a real impact on how this family lives. The powder room is now easily accessible, the bathroom is both practical and beautiful, and the new hot water system ensures reliable showers. The renovation blends modern functionality with the home’s character, creating spaces that feel timeless and comfortable.
Most importantly, this project deepened our relationship with the family — turning an initial small job into a significant renovation and leaving them with a home that will serve them well as their children grow.
Renovation Projects
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Harrison Court Kitchen upgrade
An outdated blue kitchen became the heart of the home — open, modern, and perfect for Valie and Debbie’s love of hosting family and friends.
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![A clean, modern bathroom with a white vanity, round mirror, shower with glass door, and decorative items on the windowsill.]()
Clark Ave Bathroom Reno
A thoughtful redesign that turned one bathroom into two — creating space, comfort, and privacy for a growing family.
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![Modern kitchen with white cabinets, wooden countertops, black range, black sink with faucet, white subway tile backsplash, and large window overlooking a green garden.]()
Jull St Revamp
A tired granny flat transformed into a warm, modern standalone home ready for the market.
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![Bathroom with a small shower enclosure with a sliding glass door, a white vanity with a sink and a mirror, and a window with white curtains.]()
Nuffield Ave Bathroom Update
A compact bathroom fully refreshed on a tight budget, transforming a leaky old setup into a clean, modern space.
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![Modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white bathtub, a small black vanity, and two windows letting in natural light.]()
Davidson Bathroom Upgrade
A classic Kiwi bathroom-and-separate-toilet setup, reworked into one proper family bathroom for Josh and his two kids. Cavity slider, concrete-look Seratone, and a layout that finally fits.
