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Inside a Full Home Renovation in Epsom
After living in their Epsom home for approximately 15 years, the owners knew several areas were overdue for attention. They had considered renovating for years, but earlier quotes had exceeded the budget they were prepared to commit. As a result, dated rooms and unfinished priorities remained part of everyday life for longer than they had hoped.
When the time was right to proceed, The Renovation Team was engaged to complete a substantial renovation across the home. The goal was not to replace the character of the property, but to create a cleaner, more cohesive and practical environment that worked better for the owners each day.
When the time was right to proceed, The Renovation Team was engaged to complete a substantial renovation across the home. The goal was not to replace the character of the property, but to create a cleaner, more cohesive and practical environment that worked better for the owners each day.
The property is a c1920s two-storey home with Art Deco character. Its established architecture gave the renovation a strong foundation, but the interior no longer felt consistent from one area to the next. The bathrooms needed updating, the bedrooms and ceilings required work, storage could be improved, and finishes across the home had become tired.
For homeowners considering a character home renovation in Auckland, this is a familiar position. Renovating several connected areas can feel difficult to plan, particularly when the work affects bedrooms, bathrooms, circulation spaces, finishes and outdoor areas at the same time.
The owners needed an experienced team that could look at the home as one project rather than a series of disconnected room upgrades.
For homeowners considering a character home renovation in Auckland, this is a familiar position. Renovating several connected areas can feel difficult to plan, particularly when the work affects bedrooms, bathrooms, circulation spaces, finishes and outdoor areas at the same time.
The owners needed an experienced team that could look at the home as one project rather than a series of disconnected room upgrades.
🔷 The homeowners’ challenge
The bathrooms were an important part of the Epsom home renovation because they needed to balance visual warmth with storage, durability and ease of use. The renovated spaces use light finishes, simple forms and timber-inspired cabinetry to create bathrooms that feel calm without losing practicality.
Newtech supplied the Newtech Boulevard vanity range used in the bathrooms. The timber-inspired cabinetry brings warmth and texture to the rooms, while the available storage supports the day-to-day needs of the household.
The Boulevard range features moisture-resistant construction, soft-close drawers and Hettich hardware. It is also designed and assembled in New Zealand. These practical details helped make the vanity suitable for bathrooms that need to perform reliably as part of everyday routines.
The vanity choice contributes to the finished bathrooms without overpowering the other elements. It provides a grounded contrast against the lighter wall and floor finishes while keeping frequently used items organised and accessible.
For an Epsom bathroom renovation within a wider full home project, this balance between appearance and everyday functionality was important.
Newtech supplied the Newtech Boulevard vanity range used in the bathrooms. The timber-inspired cabinetry brings warmth and texture to the rooms, while the available storage supports the day-to-day needs of the household.
The Boulevard range features moisture-resistant construction, soft-close drawers and Hettich hardware. It is also designed and assembled in New Zealand. These practical details helped make the vanity suitable for bathrooms that need to perform reliably as part of everyday routines.
The vanity choice contributes to the finished bathrooms without overpowering the other elements. It provides a grounded contrast against the lighter wall and floor finishes while keeping frequently used items organised and accessible.
For an Epsom bathroom renovation within a wider full home project, this balance between appearance and everyday functionality was important.
🔷 Bathrooms designed for everyday use
The work extended well beyond the bathrooms. Ceiling upgrades gave the upper level and master bedroom a cleaner, more resolved finish. The master bedroom and other upstairs bedrooms were refreshed, while the new walk-in wardrobe added practical storage to support the way the owners use the space.
The existing American oak flooring was retained, then sanded and polished to renew its appearance. This was a significant part of the overall result because the timber runs through key living areas and helps connect different parts of the home.
New carpet, painting and updated lighting completed the wider interior work, improving consistency without removing the property’s established character.
The laundry was also renovated as part of the project. Including it within the main scope meant a hardworking service area received the same level of planning and finish as the more visible rooms.
This is one of the advantages of approaching an Auckland home renovation as a coordinated whole. Functional areas are not left behind while only the main living spaces are updated.
The existing American oak flooring was retained, then sanded and polished to renew its appearance. This was a significant part of the overall result because the timber runs through key living areas and helps connect different parts of the home.
New carpet, painting and updated lighting completed the wider interior work, improving consistency without removing the property’s established character.
The laundry was also renovated as part of the project. Including it within the main scope meant a hardworking service area received the same level of planning and finish as the more visible rooms.
This is one of the advantages of approaching an Auckland home renovation as a coordinated whole. Functional areas are not left behind while only the main living spaces are updated.
🔷 Improvements throughout the home
The renovation continued outside, where a new Kwila deck was added to strengthen the connection between the home and its outdoor areas. The timber introduces warmth alongside the existing rendered exterior, paved areas and pool setting.
For a home with several indoor-outdoor access points, the exterior work was not simply an isolated finishing touch. It formed part of the overall renovation and created a more complete transition between the interior rooms and the spaces used for relaxing and entertaining outside. The finished deck and exterior areas can be seen throughout the supplied project photographs.
For a home with several indoor-outdoor access points, the exterior work was not simply an isolated finishing touch. It formed part of the overall renovation and created a more complete transition between the interior rooms and the spaces used for relaxing and entertaining outside. The finished deck and exterior areas can be seen throughout the supplied project photographs.
🔷 Outdoor improvements
At completion, the home felt cleaner, more cohesive and easier to enjoy. The bathrooms offered better storage and a more considered finish. The bedrooms, ceilings, wardrobe and laundry had been brought up to date. Sanded and polished American oak flooring, new carpet, painting and lighting helped the interior read as one home rather than a collection of projects completed at different times.
📌 The most direct summary came from the homeowners themselves:
“We should have done this 10 years ago.”
Their reaction reflects the everyday impact of finally completing work that had been delayed for years. The outcome did not rely on one feature alone. It came from addressing many connected parts of the home through one professionally managed project.
📌 The most direct summary came from the homeowners themselves:
“We should have done this 10 years ago.”
Their reaction reflects the everyday impact of finally completing work that had been delayed for years. The outcome did not rely on one feature alone. It came from addressing many connected parts of the home through one professionally managed project.
🔷 The completed result
The Renovation Team completed a broad programme of interior and exterior work, bringing the key areas of the home up to a more consistent standard.
The scope included:
Rather than treating each room as a separate job, the full home renovation allowed materials, finishes and practical requirements to be considered together. This helped create a more unified result across spaces that are used differently but still need to feel like part of the same home.
The scope included:
- Renovating the bathrooms
- Updating the master bedroom and upstairs bedrooms
- Completing square-stopped upstairs ceilings and a new master bedroom ceiling
- Creating a walk-in wardrobe
- Renovating the laundry
- Sanding and polishing the American oak flooring
- Installing new carpet
- Painting throughout
- Updating the lighting
- Completing outdoor improvements, including a new Kwila deck
Rather than treating each room as a separate job, the full home renovation allowed materials, finishes and practical requirements to be considered together. This helped create a more unified result across spaces that are used differently but still need to feel like part of the same home.
🔷 The renovation scope
Frequently asked questions
The project included bathroom renovations, work to the master bedroom and upstairs bedrooms, ceiling upgrades, a walk-in wardrobe, laundry improvements, sanded and polished American oak flooring, new carpet, painting, lighting and outdoor work, including a new Kwila deck.
The bathrooms used the Newtech Boulevard vanity range. It was selected for its timber-inspired appearance, storage, moisture-resistant construction, soft-close drawers and Hettich hardware.
Yes. The Owens Road project involved work across bathrooms, bedrooms, utility spaces, flooring, ceilings, finishes and outdoor areas. Managing these elements as one project helps keep the scope, trade requirements and sequencing coordinated.
A full home renovation should begin with a clearly defined scope covering the rooms, services-related work, materials, selections and priorities. The project can then be priced, scheduled and coordinated so connected areas are completed in a logical order.
Yes. The Owens Road project is one example of The Renovation Team completing substantial work within an older Auckland home while responding appropriately to its existing architectural character.
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Author: James Goren