Exterior of the Hollywood Avenue bungalow in Epsom with white cladding, brick details and a covered driveway

Bungalow Renovation · Hollywood Avenue, Epsom

Hollywood Avenue
Epsom Bungalow Renovation

The homeowner planned to stay in this bungalow for another 20 to 30 years, so the renovation focused on the parts of the house that needed attention for long-term living. The project included the kitchen, ensuite, original timber windows and wider interior.

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Location: Hollywood Avenue, Epsom
Project: Bungalow renovation
Home: Early-1900s bungalow
Key focus: Kitchen, ensuite and windows

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02 The project

Renovating for the next 20 to 30 years

The homeowner was not renovating to sell. She planned to stay in the house long term, so the priority was dealing with the parts of the home that had become difficult to use or were showing their age.

Several areas needed work, including the kitchen, ensuite and original timber windows. The renovation also included new flooring, interior painting and new drapes and blinds.

Rather than treating each job separately, the work was completed as one wider home renovation.

Location: Hollywood Avenue, Epsom
Region: Central Auckland
Service: Bungalow renovation
Home: Early-1900s bungalow
Completed spaces: Kitchen, ensuite, windows and interiors

03 The transformation

Making the kitchen easier to use

The kitchen had several problems that had built up over time. Some food storage sat outside the room in the hallway, the cabinetry was becoming unstable and the appliance setup was well past its best.

The renovation brought the storage back into the kitchen and replaced the ageing cabinetry and appliances with a setup that was easier to use.

After renovation: kitchen with muted green cabinetry, white benchtops and timber-look flooring — Kitchen / Hollywood Avenue before and after

Before renovation: kitchen with timber cabinetry, white benchtops and an adjoining dining area — Kitchen / Hollywood Avenue before and after

01 / Before

Storage split between two areas

Some pantry storage sat in the hallway, while the kitchen cabinetry was starting to fail. The oven also dated back to the 1950s.

02 / After

New cabinetry and easier-to-use storage

Pull-out drawers, soft-close fittings and pantry lighting made food and kitchen items easier to organise and reach.

04 Project challenge / Older bungalow

Keeping the original timber windows

The homeowner wanted a warmer house but also wanted to keep the bungalow's existing timber window frames. The windows were single glazed and some of the timber needed repair before double glazing could be installed.

Rather than replacing the frames, the damaged sections were repaired so the original windows could stay.

01 / Project challenge

Repairing the timber before double glazing

Parts of the existing window frames had deteriorated. The timber needed to be repaired before the windows could be upgraded.

Home type: Early-1900s bungalow
WINDOW FRAMES: Original timber
REPAIR NEEDED: Damaged timber
UPGRADE: Double glazing

After renovation: refreshed room beneath the stairs with open shelving and grey carpet — Under-stairs room / Hollywood Avenue before and after

BEFORE

The original under-stairs room

Before the renovation, the room beneath the stairs had carpet, timber trim and a built-in display cabinet.

AFTER

A refreshed under-stairs room

After the renovation, the same room has grey carpet and open shelving, with a lighter, simpler finish.

02 / Design choices

Keeping the windows without replacing them

Repairing the frames meant the original timber windows could remain in the house while still being upgraded with double glazing.

Renovated bathroom with a shower over the bath, grey wall tiles and an illuminated round mirror — Renovated bathroom / Hollywood Avenue Grey tile, a shower over the bath and a round illuminated mirror.

The outcome

The homeowner said the house felt noticeably warmer after the renovation.

05 Renovation scope

What changed across the home

The renovation covered several areas of the bungalow, including repair work needed in the older house.

01Kitchen renovation
02Ensuite renovation
03Timber window repairs
04Double glazing upgrade
05Rotten timber repairs
06New flooring
07Interior painting

06 Project gallery

A bungalow
in Epsom

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Muted green kitchen cabinets and pale worktops in the renovated bungalow — KitchenKitchen worktops and cabinetry

Renovated kitchen with muted green cabinetry, white worktops and a peninsula — KitchenKitchen and peninsula

Open view of the renovated Epsom kitchen and adjoining living area — KitchenKitchen from the dining side

Built-in kitchen appliances and pale cabinetry in the Hollywood Avenue renovation — KitchenKitchen appliances

Close view of the kitchen cooktop and its pale work surface — KitchenCooktop detail

Kitchen sink, tap and worktop in the renewed Epsom bungalow — KitchenKitchen sink detail

Built-in oven set into pale green kitchen cabinetry — KitchenOven and tall cabinetry

Open pull-out drawers in tall kitchen cabinetry — KitchenPull-out kitchen storage

Open kitchen cabinet showing pull-out drawers and internal shelving — KitchenTall pantry storage

Renovated kitchen opening into a bright living space with large windows — KitchenKitchen and dining area

Timber-framed opening into a carpeted room in the Hollywood Avenue Epsom bungalow — InteriorsTimber-framed opening

Carpeted interior with dark timber ceiling beams and under-stairs shelving — InteriorsRoom with timber ceiling beams

Bungalow living room with timber ceiling beams, fireplace and bay window — LivingLiving room and fireplace

Another view of the carpeted living room with timber beams, fireplace and bay window — LivingLiving room and bay window

Timber shelving fitted beneath the staircase beside an original timber door — InteriorsUnder-stairs timber shelves

Bright dining area with timber-look floor and glazed doors to the outside — LivingDining area and patio doors

Long carpeted hallway with exposed dark timber ceiling beams and white doors — InteriorsTimber-beamed hallway

Bright carpeted room with white walls, timber-framed windows and a doorway — BedroomsCarpeted room with windows

White built-in shelving beneath timber-framed windows in a carpeted room — InteriorsShelving beside timber windows

Corner of a room with white built-in shelves beside tall windows — InteriorsBuilt-in white shelves

Carpeted room with a bay window and light walls in the Epsom bungalow — BedroomsBay-window room

Carpeted room with a central timber-framed window and ceiling light — BedroomsRoom with timber windows

Laundry sink, white cabinets and patterned splashback beside a glazed exterior door — LaundryLaundry sink by glazed door

Utility room with white cabinets, sink and patterned stone-look splashback — LaundryLaundry cabinets and sink

Thank-you card, sparkling wine and chocolates displayed on a kitchen worktop — DetailsThank-you gift

Renovated bathroom with a shower over the bath and an illuminated round mirror — BathroomsBathroom with bath and lit mirror

Renovated bathroom vanity beside a window and grey tiled wall — BathroomsBathroom vanity and window

Bathroom vanity with mirror, pale cabinetry and tiled wall — BathroomsBathroom vanity detail

Close view of an illuminated round mirror above the bathroom vanity — BathroomsIlluminated round mirror

Pale bathroom vanity, round mirror and large grey wall tiles — BathroomsVanity and round mirror

Compact toilet room with blue walls, white toilet and small vanity — BathroomsBlue powder room

Carpeted stairwell with white handrails in the renovated bungalow — InteriorsCarpeted staircase

Carpeted bedroom with built-in white drawers, window and pendant light — BedroomsBedroom with built-in drawers

Timber shelving fitted under the staircase beside an original timber doorway — InteriorsUnder-stairs shelving detail

Renovated bathroom with a bath, pale vanity and illuminated round mirror — BathroomsBathroom with bath and mirror

Timber bathroom vanity below twin arched mirrors and pale blue wall tiles — BathroomsBathroom vanity and arched mirrors

Timber bathroom vanity beside a frosted window and grey wall tiles — BathroomsVanity beside frosted window

Timber bathroom vanity with under-cabinet lighting and mirrored wall — BathroomsTimber vanity with lighting

Glass shower enclosure and white toilet against patterned grey tiles — BathroomsTiled shower and toilet

Rain shower and handheld shower against patterned grey wall tiles — BathroomsShower fittings and patterned tiles

White toilet beside a glass shower in a bathroom with patterned grey tiles — BathroomsToilet and tiled shower

07 Key completed spaces

Finished spaces for long-term comfort

The photographs show the updated kitchen and renovated bathroom finishes. The refreshed under-stairs room, restored timber windows and ensuite floor repairs are part of the wider work that made this bungalow more comfortable.

Completed spaces

01Updated kitchen
02Renovated bathroom finishes
03Refreshed under-stairs room
04Restored timber windows

Renovated bathroom vanity with timber cabinetry, twin backlit arched mirrors and pale blue wall tiles — Bathroom / Hollywood Avenue bungalow

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09 Renovation process

How we manage an older-home renovation

The Hollywood Avenue project brought kitchen, ensuite and window improvements into one renovation. As work opened up the older bungalow, timber rot and an unstable ensuite floor were repaired before the final finishes were completed.

01

Understand the home

Discuss how the owner wants to live and stay warm.
02

Define the scope

Bring the kitchen, ensuite and original timber window work into one coordinated plan.
03

Assess original features

Check the condition of timber joinery and older building fabric as work progresses.
04

Repair what lies underneath

Address timber rot and the unstable ensuite floor before installing the finished elements.
05

Finish and hand over

Complete the renewed rooms and double glazing with a focus on lasting comfort.

10 The result

A warmer home for the years ahead

The original timber windows were restored and fitted with double glazing. The kitchen and ensuite were renewed, while rot around the joinery and unstable support beneath the ensuite were repaired as part of the work.

The completed home felt much warmer. New drapes and blinds added to the comfort, and friends complimented the finished spaces. The bungalow kept the character she valued while becoming easier to enjoy through retirement.

Behind the finish

2 hidden issues

Rotten window joinery and an unstable ensuite floor were repaired.

The house was finally much warmer.
From the published project case study

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12 Hollywood Avenue bungalow FAQ

Questions about this Epsom renovation

These answers cover the original bungalow, its kitchen and ensuite, timber windows and hidden repairs described in the published case study.

Why did the owner renovate the bungalow?

She planned to remain in the Epsom home through retirement, but the cold single-glazed rooms, ageing kitchen and uncomfortable ensuite had become hard to live with.

What changed in the kitchen?

The team renewed the ageing kitchen. The original room had worn cupboards and a 1950s oven; the finished kitchen has muted green cabinetry, white benchtops and timber-look flooring.

Were the original timber windows retained?

The project sought to retain the original timber joinery where possible. The windows were restored and upgraded with double glazing before being refitted.

What hidden issues affected the windows?

Removing the windows revealed significant rot in parts of the frames and surrounding joinery. The team carried out substantial timber restoration before the glazing work was completed.

What was found beneath the ensuite floor?

Demolition revealed an unstable floor with insufficient posts and footings, plus an unusual concrete base. The team removed the unwanted concrete, added posts and repaired and levelled the floor.

How did the home become warmer?

Restored timber windows with double glazing made the bungalow much warmer, according to the case study. New drapes and blinds added another layer of comfort.

Can you renovate an older Epsom bungalow?

Yes. The Renovation Team works on Auckland villas and bungalows and can help plan kitchen, bathroom and wider home improvements around the condition of an older property.

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