BEFORE
Illustration of the previous kitchen
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St Heliers Full Home
Explore project Full Home Renovation · St Heliers, Eastern Bays
St Heliers Full Home
Renovation
After years working as a doctor, the homeowner was preparing for retirement and decided it was time to renovate the house. The project included a new kitchen, renovated bathrooms and laundry, along with updated flooring, lighting and interior paint.
- Location
- St Heliers, Eastern Bays
- Project
- Full home renovation
- Planning
- One week
- Key focus
- Kitchen, bathrooms and interiors
02 The project
Preparing the home for retirement
Retirement gave the homeowner a reason to tackle several areas of the house at once. Rather than updating one room at a time, the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and wider interior were included in the renovation.
Before construction started, TRT spent a full week with the homeowner working through what needed to be done and the main decisions that had to be made.
Because he lives outside Auckland, TRT then managed the renovation locally and sent regular progress updates while the work was underway.
- Location
- St Heliers, Eastern Bays
- Region
- Eastern Bays
- Service
- Full home renovation
- Planning
- One full week
- Completed spaces
- Kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and interiors
03 The transformation
A completely renovated kitchen
The kitchen was renovated with new cabinetry, benchtops, appliances, a glass splashback and lighting. Timber flooring continues through the kitchen and adjoining living areas.
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More storage and a completely updated kitchen
New cabinetry, appliances, benchtops and lighting completed the renovation.
04 Project challenge / Whole-home flow
Planning the renovation before construction
Because the homeowner lives outside Auckland, the main decisions needed to be worked through before construction began. TRT spent a full week with him planning the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and wider interior.
01 / Project challenge
Making the main decisions before work began
During that week, TRT worked through the areas being renovated and what needed to be completed so construction could continue while the homeowner was away.
- Location
- St Heliers, Eastern Bays
- Scope planning
- One week
- Project Type
- Full home renovation
- Areas Included
- Kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and interiors
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Illustration of the previous living area
Illustration only. Original before photos of this space were not available.
AFTER
Timber flooring and updated lighting
The renovation added timber flooring and a glass stair balustrade, with the interior updated throughout.
02 / Practical adjustments
A coordinated update across the home
Kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, flooring, lighting and paint were planned as one scope. Regular updates kept the homeowner connected to the work while he was outside Auckland.
The outcome
A comfortable, updated home with improved flow for the homeowner's next chapter.
05 Renovation scope
What changed in the home
The work extended beyond the kitchen and bathrooms to the laundry, flooring, lighting and interior painting.
- 01Renovate the kitchen as part of a coordinated whole-home plan
- 02Update the bathrooms with contemporary finishes
- 03Include the laundry in the renovation scope
- 04Refresh flooring across the interior
- 05Update lighting throughout the planned areas
- 06Repaint the home's interior
06 Project gallery
The completed St Heliers
renovation
07 Key completed spaces
Bathrooms, bedrooms and other completed spaces
The renovation also included both bathrooms, the laundry and work across the wider interior. The finished bathrooms include walk-in showers, a double vanity, freestanding bath and brass fittings. Flooring and paint were also updated through other areas of the house.
Completed spaces
- 01Kitchen and living area
- 02Bathroom with double vanity
- 03Bedrooms and wardrobes
- 04Laundry
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One experienced team to plan, coordinate and deliver the kitchen, bathrooms and wider home as a single renovation project.
- Homeowners planning the next chapter in a long-term home
- People coordinating a renovation while living outside Auckland
- Homes where several rooms and finishes need one clear plan
- Homeowners who want one team to coordinate the different trades
- Eastern Bays homeowners planning a full home renovation
09 Renovation process
How we manage a full home renovation
For this St Heliers home, we spent a full week with the homeowner planning the scope before work began, then kept him updated while he was outside Auckland.
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Discuss the home
Begin with the homeowner's goals for retirement and the rooms that need attention.
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Define scope & priorities
Bring the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, flooring, lighting, painting and flow into one agreed scope.
- 03
Coordinate planning & selections
Use the planning week to work through the scope and priorities together before construction starts.
- 04
Manage construction & trades
Coordinate the trades and share regular progress updates while the homeowner is outside Auckland.
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Finish, detail & hand over
Complete the details and hand over a comfortable, updated home ready for the next chapter.
10 The result
A home ready for retirement
When the homeowner returned to Auckland, seeing the finished home was an emotional moment. The kitchen, bathrooms and laundry had been renovated, while flooring, lighting and paint were updated across the wider interior.
The work was completed while he continued living outside Auckland, leaving the house ready for him to return to and enjoy in retirement.
Planning together
1 weekTime spent defining the scope before renovation work began
A home shaped around the lifestyle its owner had long wanted.
Project outcome
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Services for renovation projects like this
This St Heliers project brought together the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, flooring, lighting, painting and flow in one full home renovation.
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Eastern Bays home renovations
Full home renovation services for St Heliers and the wider Eastern Bays area.
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Thoughtfully planned kitchens for cooking, gathering and family life.
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Practical bathrooms completed with a refined contemporary finish.
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Common questions about this St Heliers renovation
These answers cover the St Heliers renovation scope, the week of planning, communication during the project and the temporary before images used on this page.
What did the St Heliers renovation include?
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The scope covered the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, flooring, lighting, painting and improvements to the home's flow.
What changed in the kitchen?
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The kitchen was renovated as part of the full-home plan. The completed photographs show white cabinetry, stone-look benchtops, integrated appliances and warm timber flooring.
How were the bathrooms updated?
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The bathroom photographs show a double vanity, walk-in showers, brass fittings and a freestanding bath across the completed spaces.
Was the home's flow part of the scope?
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Yes. Improvements to the way the home flows were planned alongside the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and interior finishes.
How long did the initial planning take?
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The team spent a full week with the homeowner carefully planning the scope before work began.
How was the homeowner kept informed while away?
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He lives outside Auckland, so the team stayed in close contact and provided progress updates throughout the project.
Are the 'before' comparison images original photos?
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No. Original before photographs are not yet available. The four before views on this page are temporary generated illustrations and will be replaced when the real images are supplied.
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