01 / Before
The ageing kitchen
The old kitchen had timber cabinetry, worn cupboards and an oven dating back to the 1950s. Cooking and moving between rooms had become difficult.
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Hollywood Avenue Epsom
Bungalow Renovation
This early-1900s Epsom bungalow was cold, with single glazing and an ageing kitchen and ensuite. We restored timber windows, added double glazing and renewed both rooms, making the home warmer for its owner.
- Location
- Hollywood Avenue, Epsom
- Project
- Bungalow renovation
- Home
- Early-1900s bungalow
- Key focus
- Kitchen, ensuite and windows
02 The project
A warmer home for the years ahead
The owner had lived in this Hollywood Avenue bungalow for many years and wanted to stay in Epsom through retirement. She loved the home and its location near her family, yet cold winters and ageing rooms made daily life less comfortable.
The kitchen had unstable cupboards and a 1950s oven. An awkward hallway pantry and a step between the kitchen and dining room added to the frustration. The small acrylic shower in the ensuite was also difficult to use.
The Renovation Team renewed the kitchen and ensuite, restored original timber joinery and fitted double glazing. Hidden timber rot and an unstable ensuite floor called for repairs before the finished rooms could take shape.
- Location
- Hollywood Avenue, Epsom
- Region
- Central Auckland
- Service
- Bungalow renovation
- Home
- Early-1900s bungalow
- Completed spaces
- Kitchen, ensuite and original timber windows
03 The transformation
A kitchen renewed for everyday life
Unstable cupboards, a 1950s oven and awkward circulation had made cooking frustrating. The finished kitchen pairs muted green cabinetry, white benchtops and lighter floors.
Use the left and right arrow keys to compare the real kitchen photos. Home shows the after photo. End shows the before photo. 02 / After
An updated place to cook
Muted green cabinetry, white benchtops and timber-look flooring bring a calmer, more practical feel to the renewed kitchen.
04 Project challenge / Older bungalow
Older spaces, renewed with care
The under-stairs room shows one visible change in this older bungalow. The renovation also called for careful repairs to rotten window joinery and an unstable floor beneath the ensuite before those spaces could be finished.
01 / Project challenge
Preserving the original timber windows
The original joinery mattered to the homeowner. Removing the windows for double glazing revealed significant rot in the frames and surrounding timber, requiring substantial restoration before the windows could be refitted.
- Home type
- Early-1900s bungalow
- Location
- Epsom, Auckland
- Hidden issue
- Rotten timber and unstable floor
- Design focus
- Original joinery and warmth
Use the left and right arrow keys to compare the real under-stairs room photographs. Home shows the after photo. End shows the before photo. 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
Repair first, then finish
The team repaired rotten timber around the windows and added double glazing. In the ensuite, they removed unwanted concrete, installed additional posts and repaired the floor to make it level and stable.
The outcome
Original character retained, with improved warmth and sounder hidden structure.
05 Renovation scope
What changed in the bungalow
The Hollywood Avenue renovation coordinated the kitchen, ensuite and original timber windows. Hidden repairs to rotted joinery and the ensuite subfloor were completed before the visible finishes brought the rooms together.
- 01Kitchen renovation
- 02Ensuite renewal
- 03Original timber window restoration
- 04Double glazing upgrade
- 05Rotten timber repairs
- 06Supporting posts and floor repairs
- 07Concrete removal and floor levelling
06 Project gallery
A bungalow
in Epsom
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
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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 issuesRotten window joinery and an unstable ensuite floor were repaired.
Explore Full Home RenovationsThe house was finally much warmer.
From the published project case study
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This Epsom project brought together a renewed kitchen and ensuite with restoration of original timber joinery. Explore the services behind older-home renovations like this.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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