By MyHome Renovations
When Greg and Vanessa purchased their home in Sandringham, they loved the central location and surrounding community. The fact the house was set well back from the road providing plenty of privacy and extra safety for their kids was a bonus.
But just like many homes built between the 1940s and 1960s, it was small, boxy and basic. Previous owners had made lots of different modifications to it, which all combined, negatively affected the flow and liveability of the property.
With a growing family in need of more space, Greg and Vanessa were faced with the possibility of selling and moving into a bigger home. However, in such a fast paced real estate market in Auckland, it became clear that moving would mean they would have to make several compromises. Their final decision was to invest and renovate their current home.
The Brief
The brief from Greg and Vanessa was to enlarge their home to provide their growing family with more space and bedrooms, open the existing living areas to create better flow internally as well as connecting living areas with the outdoors.
The Solution
The size and shape of the section meant that a conventional extension off the rear of the existing home wasn’t an option so the brief was met with a design incorporating a second storey addition.
The design included a spacious entry with stairs leading up to the second level which included a master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom as well as a guest bedroom. There was also a spacious landing at the top of the stairs with a large window and built in seating.
On the ground floor, walls between the living and kitchen areas and a small existing bedroom were removed to create an open living, kitchen and dining area with large bi-fold doors opening up onto the rear deck.
Overall the floor area was increased in size by 52% and the house went from being a pokey three bedroom, one bathroom home to a stylish and modern four bedroom, two bathroom home.
The Challenges
Greg and Vanessa love the indoor-outdoor flow and the extra space the new layout provides. The final result exceeded their expectations and their only regret is that they didn’t do it sooner!
Set Prices And No Hidden Costs With The Renovation & Remodelling Experts
At MyHome Renovations we don’t just want to build your renovation project – we want to give you an experience you will rave about for years to come. Our number one goal is that you enjoy renovating your home!
We go about renovation projects differently to other builders. With our wrap-around service and set prices, you’ll find renovating or remodelling your home with us much less stressful. Right from the start, our team of renovation experts work in collaboration with you to help achieve your goals. From the initial concept design through to project completion we offer advice and suggestions, develop a comprehensive plan and a fixed price for your project.
We want to ensure that you get the renovated home you want, not just the renovated home we want to build. No surprises or uncertainties – just total honesty, integrity and a commitment to excellence.