A well deserved make-over awaited this beautiful old bungalow. Here's a taste of the kitchen and dining area: some new bifold doors, contemporary furniture and a re-jig of the living spaces for room to room flow, finally this space make sense and turn it into the family hub it wanted to be. Check out our profile for more project photos. Four Walls Architecture Before After

If you have a small, dimly lit bathroom, you aren't alone! Often throughout the 60's and 70's it seems as though bathrooms were an after-thought to the general house design, and not considered to be a valuable use of floor space. That view has changed thankfully, and beautiful bathrooms are now one of the best value-adds in a home. As a general rule, investing in bathroom improvements will not only add to the value, but will also enhance your enjoyment of living in the home, and improve saleability should you decide to sell. If you do have a small bathroom, don't despair! There are always options to make better use of the space, introduce additional light, and just add a touch of luxury! The use of glass and light colours can greatly enhance the sense of space, and modern Solatubes can not only introduce excellent natural light where you need it most, but also come in models that provide ventilation, and LED lighting once the sun goes down. If you have mains pressure water, consider adding a rainhead to your shower. The inclusion of a built-in shower niche shelves not only look great but provide a neat spot for all your shower supplies. If you currently have a shower curtain, chances are it has caused you despair at some point or another. A low-profile tiled hob with a glass door will do an excellent job of containing the water (especially ideal if you do want the rainhead!), and you will never have a wet, cold, shower curtain clinging to you again. Some comments from our wonderful clients on this project; "The job is now completed, and we are very happy with the result. We have been enjoying a lovely new shower, bathroom and toilet. I would recommend Wayne and his team, especially if like us, you can’t be bothered with project managing a whole lot of different contractors in order to do a renovation". "...there were no hidden costs, and I think all contingencies had been thought of before the quote was sent, which was great for us that there were “no surprises”. Thank you so much Alex and Chrissy! Before: After:

Your client putting trust in you was the right decision! amazing transformations! Love the natural light in particular as thats a great spot for a post gym pump flex for a good selfie!

Transforming an Uninspiring Auckland Backyard into a Stylish Oasis Our clients enlisted us initially as their outdoor living space required some much-needed TLC. The worn and failing deck was structurally unsound, but most importantly the entire backyard lacked an outdoor living element for the family. The house space inside was limited and worth investing in the outside to extend living space. It was a renovation project they were keen to get into and make the most of their central Auckland location. The brief was to include a new deck with a focus on a large wood-burning concrete fire, a spa area easy to connect and get to from the house, a louvre roof and flow from the house to the garden with a daybed and staggered steps and platforms. They also needed a new front entrance that provided more of a "Wow" factor. They wanted top-quality finishes and materials that are long-lasting and will stand the test of time and NZ conditions. They also wanted a project-managed custom-built design, as they had busy jobs and trusted us to oversee every component needed to transform the space. Before: After: We first worked together in selecting the materials in mind of the brief, to create a stunning new outdoor entertaining area and front entrance. The grey composite decking with no screws and clip-in system is very streamlined and clean-looking. It does not fade in the harsh NZ UV light and is easy to clean and not slippery as some timber hardwoods are in winter. At the front entrance, we did a stacked blockwall that was honed and sealed and created a garden bed with style. The finishing touches of the planting colour scheme working with the cushion colours. Our clients had great taste in the finishing touches of the furniture, cushions and down to the beautiful table setting. The hardwood slatted screens feature throughout the design behind the fire, around the spa, at the front entrance and side gate. These add warmth and interest to the layout. Before: After: The garden lighting added in the garden beds, and steps as well as LED strip lighting in the louvre makes nighttime beautiful and draws you outside. The lights add depth to the garden and a welcoming entrance. The seamless flow from indoors out ticked all the boxes and the clients are very happy with the result. Before: After: Check out the entire project here -> https://www.houzz.co.nz/hznb/projects/maximise-outdoors-in-central-auckland-pj-vj~7397204