A busy layout with dated finishes
Blue and white cabinetry, dark tiled benchtops and two projecting benches made the original kitchen feel visually busy. A narrow central passage defined the layout beside the adjoining living area.
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Home Renovation · Hillcrest, North Shore
Hillcrest Property
Renovation Project
A coordinated renovation that gave a Hillcrest family a more modern, comfortable and functional home without leaving the area they loved.
- Location
- Hillcrest, Auckland
- Region
- North Shore
- Project
- Home renovation
- Key focus
- Modern family function
The project 01
Love the area.
Renew the home.
The family wanted a more modern and functional home, but they did not want to leave the Hillcrest area they loved.
The existing home had become dated and cramped, with too few bathrooms for comfortable family life. Moving to a newer property was considered.
After meeting James Goren, the family chose to improve their existing property through one coordinated renovation covering the kitchen, bathrooms, master suite and laundry.
- Location
- Hillcrest, Auckland
- Region
- North Shore
- Service
- Full home renovation
- Priority
- Comfort and functionality
- Completed spaces
- Kitchen, master suite, bathrooms and laundry
The transformation
From dated and busy.
To bright, open and welcoming.
As part of the Hillcrest full home renovation, the kitchen was reworked around a central island, generous storage and a lighter palette, bringing a fresh sense of space to everyday family life.
Project challenge / Layout transformation
The place they loved.
A home that works better.
The family wanted more space, greater bathroom capacity and a more functional home, while staying in Hillcrest. Reworking the existing property brought those priorities together in one coordinated renovation.
A familiar home that no longer met family needs
The home felt dated and cramped, with a kitchen layout and bathroom provision that no longer supported everyday family life. Moving was considered, but it would have meant leaving the Hillcrest area the family loved.
Reworking the home around everyday living
TRT reorganised the kitchen and created a more open entertaining layout, alongside a master ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, a second family bathroom and an upgraded laundry with a toilet and vanity. The renovation brought greater comfort and practicality to the existing home.
The outcome
A more comfortable, functional family home with improved living spaces and bathroom capacity, in the neighbourhood they wanted to keep.
Renovation scope
One coordinated
scope.
More comfortable
living.
The renovation addressed the spaces that mattered most to everyday
family life and brought them together within a consistent modern
direction.
- 01 Reorganise and modernise the kitchen ↗
- 02 Create a more open entertaining layout ↗
- 03 Add a master walk-in wardrobe ↗
- 04 Create the master ensuite ↗
- 05 Complete a second family bathroom ↗
- 06 Upgrade the laundry with a toilet and vanity ↗
Key completed spaces
Designed around
the way family lives.
The completely reorganised kitchen provides a modern, open and functional place for entertaining. A new ensuite and walk-in wardrobe improve the master suite, while the family bathroom and upgraded laundry add practical capacity across the home.
- Open kitchen
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Master ensuite
- Family bathroom
- Laundry and toilet
Project outcomeModern. Practical.
Comfortable.
Comfortable.
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Modern comfort.
Practical detail.
Project decision
STAY and renewA coordinated renovation allowed the family to remain in the Hillcrest area they loved.The result
A home that supports family life again.
The renovated home is more comfortable, modern and practical. The reorganised kitchen creates a stronger setting for cooking and entertaining, while the additional bathrooms, improved master suite and upgraded laundry make everyday routines easier.
By unlocking the potential of the existing property, the family gained the home they needed while remaining connected to Hillcrest.
Explore Full Home Renovations →Renovation process
A clearer path from first discussion to finished home.
A full home renovation reduces uncertainty when the scope, decisions, trades and finishing are coordinated as one project. The exact process is tailored to the property and agreed work.
- 01
Discuss the home
Understand the property, the problems to solve and the renovation goals before defining solutions.
- 02
Define scope & priorities
Bring the renovation areas into one clear brief, separating essential work from optional improvements.
- 03
Coordinate planning & pricing
Resolve key decisions, selections, sequencing and pricing before construction begins.
- 04
Manage construction & trades
Coordinate the work across bathrooms, joinery, floors, finishes and outdoor areas as one renovation.
- 05
Finish, detail & hand over
Complete final quality checks, finishing details and the agreed handover process.
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Practical bathrooms and ensuites designed for comfortable daily routines.
Explore service →Hillcrest renovation FAQ
Project facts and planning context.
Why did the family renovate instead of moving?
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The home had become dated, cramped and short on bathrooms. Although the family considered buying a newer home, they did not want to leave the Hillcrest area they loved, so they chose to improve the existing property.
How was the kitchen improved?
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The kitchen was completely reorganised into a modern, open and highly functional space designed for entertaining.
What changed in the master bedroom?
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The master bedroom gained a new walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, improving storage, privacy and everyday function.
How did the renovation add bathroom capacity?
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The confirmed scope included a master ensuite, a second family bathroom and an additional toilet and vanity within the upgraded laundry area.
Was a project duration confirmed?
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No Hillcrest-specific duration has been published. The timeframe for any renovation depends on its confirmed scope and is established during detailed planning.
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Share your property, priorities and the spaces you are considering. TRT’s enquiry flow will help organise the information needed for an initial renovation discussion; the scope and timing are confirmed after review.
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