kitchen renovation

A mid-century revival is taking shape in tree-clad Titirangi

A kitchen makeover borrows from the past to forge a new, timeless way of living

Part two of our series following in the wake of an Olympic rowing legend as he transforms a grand old villa in Cambridge

Lifted and shifted from its original position, this renovated heritage home now has a level of sophistication the owners adore.

Retro ’70s glamour meets modern metallics in this gorgeous kitchen update Take inspiration from the past with retro furniture and bold colour choices for your kitchen makeover.

An ’80s house gets a contemporary update that makes the most of its compact footprint Meet & greet Erin (lawyer) and Ryan Drew (marketing team leader). The property A small 1980s home, converted from two bedrooms to three, and modernised. Small in size but big on charm, Erin and Ryan Drew’s Auckland home not only […]

The kitchen is the heart of the home and the centre of the party. Here’s how to design a space that’s made for food, friends and fun. Whether you’re channelling Nigella Lawson or serving a few steaks and sausages off the barbeque, the kitchen is where it all starts and ends. Therefore, it needs to […]

Renovating the kitchen can be a black hole for spending. You’ve got to know where to cut costs and when to splash out A kitchen can cost anything from around $15,000 for a facelift to $150,000 for an all-new bespoke version, but that doesn’t mean a kitchen at the lower end of the price bracket […]

When it comes to your making a kitchen benchtop material comparison, do the research first. It’s one of the most hard-working surfaces in your home. Here’s help to choose your material wisely and get the best kitchen benchtop material for your needs. No longer shut away behind closed doors, modern kitchens not only where meals […]

Fun fact: people spend up to 60 percent of their time in the kitchen at the sink. Which is why having a highly performing sink that adds to the aesthetics of your kitchen makes complete sense. SILGRANIT® sinks from BLANCO are admired globally for their exclusive styles and designer colour palette. The German-engineered designs incorporate […]

Kitchen design never looked so sweet If you are looking for kitchen design inspiration, Kaboodle Kitchens are serving up contemporary kitchen looks in the hottest colourways with their new trends range, which is a celebration of organic and grounding palettes with colours from greens and greys, to subtle pinks and metallics. The range is inspired […]

Customising the design for your kitchen reno has never been easier. Discover how this home achieved its bespoke makeover and find out how you can have one too Kitchen after. Longing to fix your kitchen’s annoying layout or change those dated finishes, but find the idea of renovating too daunting? The good news is that […]

Enlisting the help of a kitchen designer made all the difference for this family, who got their ideal bespoke space Budget $10,000 Total spend $17,000 Time frame 3 months What was wrong with your original kitchen? Sarah Ashton: Our kitchen was very small and stuck at the end of the house. I had a water […]

A 1990s kitchen was updated with chic black-and-white finishes and given a new, family-friendly layout Budget $45,000 Total spend $48,000 Time frame 3 weeks What was wrong with your original kitchen? Sarah Lee: The big thing we didn’t like about the original layout was that the gas hob was in the middle of the island, […]

A two-toned cabinet design combined with a hand-poured concrete benchtop give this kitchen a stylish X-factor Budget $22,000 Total spend $26,000 Time frame 4 months What was wrong with the old kitchen? Bridget Yeoman: It had a dated look and layout, poor use of space, and the appliances didn’t fit in the cabinets. The surface […]

This cost-conscious couple designed, built and decorated an open-plan kitchen themselves using kitset cupboards Budget $15,000 Total spend $14,000 Time frame 3 months What was wrong with your original kitchen? Sophie Cocks: It received no sunlight, it was very small, the old lino was dated and peeling back, the cupboards wouldn’t close properly and there […]

  A plan to bring more light into this kitchen transformed it into a brighter, more open space with minimal change to the layout Budget Up to $8000 (not including joinery for back door) Total spend $6000 Time frame 5 weeks What was wrong with your original kitchen? Jamie Durrant: The cork tiles were old and […]

Their original kitchen had “too much storage”, so with warnings from family members falling on deaf ears, they chose a new kitchen design that was small and modular, and with less storage Background Where do you live? Otahuhu, Auckland. Why did you decide to purchase your home? We were looking for more space and a […]

This modern kitchen renovation is based around a 1950s home, but it’s sleek look with floor to ceiling wooden features and dark marble is anything but This streamlined modern kitchen is an entertainer’s dream Positioned between the main deck, a newly reclaimed courtyard and the interior dining spaces, this state-of-the-art kitchen hub on a north-facing […]

Renovating your kitchen doesn’t have to mean spending thousands – here are 10 easy ways to make the old feel new 10 inexpensive reno hacks that will make your old kitchen feel new 1. Bar stools A bit tired of your breakfast bar seating? New stools will give your kitchen an instant lift. Skinny metal […]

Thanks to a crisp, clean reno, this 1920s brick bungalow in Lower Hutt is now equipped for entertaining. Check out the impressive before and after pics This small Lower Hutt kitchen is unrecognisable after its fresh makeover Who lives here? Jo Westwood, client care coordinator, Dion Westwood, customer support manager, Ben, 11, and Lucy, 8. […]

A modest reno to their near-original 1920s bungalow kitchen has made daily life a little bit easier for this modern family Snapshot Scott Cassidy, owner of Cassidy & Co, Nerissa Cassidy, marketing project manager, Hamish, 10, Max, 8, plus Maggie the miniature poodle and Katie the cat. A 1920s bungalow kitchen has balanced modern living […]

This Point Chevalier home proves that small changes can make a huge difference. Check out the before and after pictures and get inspired for your own kitchen project A simple splashback switch gave this home a refreshing new look Who lives here? Hannah, works in marketing, husband Andrew, and sons Hugo and Angus. Quick change […]

This “reno-crazy” couple relied on DIY, with help from family and friends, to create a stylish open-plan kitchen in their 1950s New Plymouth home This kitchen renovation is all about functional style with a dash of glam Who lives here? Shay Starrenburg, web developer, John Starrenburg, construction foreman, plus dog Coco and cat Ebony. DIY […]

Textured marble, warm oak and polished concrete combine to create a family kitchen with the most impeccable minimalist style  This modern family kitchen has the ultimate minimalist style Who lives here? A family with two young children. Who designed the kitchen? Sam Williams, Cook Sargisson Pirie & Williams Architects. Who was the cabinetmaker? David Shaw, […]

With its open shelving, soft colour palette and clever use of space, this family kitchen nails modern living with a heritage twist This kitchen renovation balances modern design with character features Who lives here? Natalie Beath, 38 (full-time mum, formerly in wine industry), Jon Lewin, 44 (lawyer), Elliot, 2, and Phoebe, 4 months, plus cats […]

An unfunctional u-shaped kitchen gets a streamlined new layout with Scandinavian style. We get the design details on this budget kitchen makeover A cramped kitchen gets a Scandinavian inspired makeover Who lives here? Emma Bolwell, 31 (business development manager), and Chris Chamberlain, 33 (software developer), plus Ziggy the Lab and Tilly the cat. Who designed […]

Discover how a kitchen designer turned her expertise to her own home to create a clever space with thoughtful design, loads of storage and mid century vibes A modern kitchen renovation with mid century style Who lives here? Toni Roberts (kitchen designer) and Ken Roberts (accountant), Jesse, 19, and Stephanie, 18 (both students), plus Smudge […]

After completing a glossy white kitchen in their previous home, this Auckland family decided to  go bold and created a seamless black kitchen for $40,000 A matte black kitchen makes a bold statement in this Auckland villa Who lives here? Cam Miller, 46 (capital works manager), Martine Skinner, 44 (head of marketing), and Luca, 8. […]

With an interior designer and an architect in the family, plus plenty of friends to lend a hand, this charming kitchen renovation was a breeze A cramped 1980s kitchen gets a $14,000 makeover Who lived here? Lisa Fairbairn, part-time interior designer at Haven Design and dance teacher, Daniel Fairbairn, business development manager, Lachie, 3, plus […]