Blockhouse Bay, West Auckland

Kitchen Renovation
and Design


Completed on September 2019

RENOVATION

Project Managed By

Bonnie-Cao Full Kitchen Transformation in Blockhouse Bay, West Auckland

 

Bonnie Cao
Sales and Project Management
bonnie@superiorrenovations.co.nz
0800 199 888

Full Kitchen Transformation in Blockhouse Bay

Project Finish Date

September 2019

Kitchen is where all the magic happens in a home. It is the focal point of every day living, entertaining and cooking of course. If your kitchen however is congested, dimly lit, lacks space and storage then it takes all the fun out of cooking.

Our clients faced similar challenges with their kitchen. The decision to renovate was not a light one as this was a family home where the client had grown up. However, it was time to modernise and create a spacious area that could be enjoyed by the family.

One area of focus with the renovation was opening the kitchen and living space, which were originally separated by a wall – leaving the kitchen isolated from the rest of the house. The client had a very clear idea of how she wanted her new space to look like so that made the design process very straight forward.

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The first step was to break the 2 walls separating the kitchen from the living space as well as removing a whole line of counter dividing the living and dining area. This created a nice and spacious area for us to build a kitchen as well as an area for the dining table.

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The next challenge was to create make the space look bright and inviting. The brown and bulky counter tops were making the kitchen look small, dim and cumbersome. The carpet in the dining room and brown tiles on the floor also made the area look dated. In order to modernise the kitchen, we ripped the tiled kitchen floors and all cabinetry apart. We then replaced the kitchen and dining room flooring with Light coloured Laminate flooring to make maintenance easier in these high traffic areas.

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All previous wall paper was removed, and walls were plastered prior to applying paint and under coat. The walls were painted in light white hues, white UV acrylic glossy cabinets were custom built and then installed, and a white engineered benchtop were all combined to brighten up the place, making the area look spacious.

Another issue the client faced previously was hard to clean walls, benchtop, cabinets from the oil splatters while cooking. Hence another focus was to make the kitchen area easy to maintain. All the different materials used during this renovation were chosen by keeping maintenance in mind.

Details of the renovation

Easy to clean materials used during this project

  • Acrylic MDF Gloss white finish cabinets
  • Engineered stone bench top
  • Laminate flooring

Storage solutions for this project

  • 300mm Pull out Rubbish Bin
  • 300mm Pull out basket
  • Custom made inner drawer system for the pantry
  • Blum soft close door hinges

Appliances and Fittings used for the project

  • All new appliances from Bosch, Asko and Miele cooktop
  • Stephano Designer fittings (handles)
  • LED lights with Dimma switches
  • Blanco Silgranit Sink
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Jesse_G
We couldn’t be happier with our new pergola! From start to finish, the team was professional, punctual, and easy to work with. They took the time to listen to what we wanted and offered great suggestions to make the design even better. The quality of the materials and workmanship is outstanding — everything feels solid, well-built, and beautifully finished. Kudos to Sinan Sun as she has been an amazing contact with the company.
Tile Choice (TILE CHOICE)
We have worked with Superior Renovations for the past years and we found the team is great to work with!
No job is too big or too small, and the projects are always in good hands.
I will highly recommend Superior Renovations to my friends and family.
Sales Team
Superior Renovations are without a doubt, one of the most professional and easy to deal with companies that we do business with. It is an absolute pleasure to work with this company. Leanne, Elaine and the team are so efficient and friendly. Their systems are flawless and they make our jobs so easy!
Alex Scott
We are very pleased with our bathroom reno by Superior Renovations! Jacob, Cici and the team always kept us up to date, were always friendly to deal with and finished ahead of schedule. Most importantly we are very happy with the quality of the work.
Simon Redpath
We have been working with Superior Renovations as a supplier now for over three years. In that time we have found the team to be very professional and well organised. Which is a welcome relief in this industry! Just recently we have become their sole supplier for portaloos, which recognises the collaboration we have forged over these three years.

In particular, Leanne and Elaine set a very high standard of communication and flexibility. This is of vital importance when scheduling deliveries and pickups with us, however, they understand not everything can be done at once and are willing to work with us for the best (supplier/contractor/client) outcome.

I would imagine this ethos would flow directly through to all their contracted renovation work. A pleasure to work with!
Dylan Hawkins
We’ve been supplying portaloos to Superior Renovations across a range of their projects, and they’ve consistently been one of the easiest, most professional teams we work with. Their communication is clear and timely, their organisation on site is excellent, and their crew always treat our gear and our team with respect.

In an industry where coordination makes or breaks a job, it’s refreshing to work with a company that genuinely runs things smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommend Superior Renovations - Top team with a solid crew behind them — always a pleasure to deal with.
Hammer “AAAAA”
A very reliable supplier – we’ve been working with them for three years now, and they have never let us down. Well done to the team.
Jeff Ren
Excellent company to work with:)
Sam McCool
We have been working with these guys for the past 4 years and find them an awesome company to work with, very efficient and organised. I highly recommend!
Word True
Finding someone reliable for renovations has always been the most stressful thing for us. In the past, we had several painful renovation experiences—money was spent but the problems were never truly solved, and things often ended up worse than before. We really didn’t know where to find a trustworthy renovation company.

For more than ten years, our wish had been to renovate our bathroom, laundry, and toilet, so that we could finally enjoy a comfortable and functional living environment. Just when we were about to give up, we came across Superior Renovations online. We quickly made an appointment with Cici, who designed and provided us with a quote.

Throughout the whole process, I was deeply impressed by the professionalism of Superior Renovations. What stood out most was that they always delivered on their promises—everything agreed upon was completed on time. This built a relationship of trust and reliability. Up until completion, I was completely satisfied with their dedication and the quality of their workmanship.

During the renovation, we encountered some of the challenges that often come with older houses, but Cici and her team helped us resolve the discomforts we had been living with for years. We are truly grateful to the construction team.

Some say renovations are easy if you just have money, but I believe the most important thing is finding a trustworthy team that keeps their word, values quality, and cares about the customer’s experience.

Because of this renovation experience, we can now confidently plan our next project—the kitchen—and Superior Renovations will definitely be our first choice. We strongly recommend them.

Finally, I want to thank Cici and the team for helping us fulfill our dream.

Mark & Kate
Jane Wright
Sinan is a very good consultant. She helps a lot during renovation. Very satisfied with their job.
Clara Ng
It was great to have Alison's recommendations and input on how & what would look best for our kitchen and bathroom reno. Jacob, our project manager, has been a star too; ensuring that the project was delivered as planned, AND giving us great ideas & suggestions along the way.

We will definitely be calling on you guys again for our next home reno. Thanks team!
Frank
Very impressed with Superior Renovations.Building our pergola with blinds for a fair price .First thank you Sinan for quoting the job and your flexabilty and knowledge..Secondly the job was done well within the time frame, thanks to Jeff for supervising the job ( eventhough he wasn't too well) and keeping us up to date throughout the process. Payment was fair and easy as well .
Thoroughly recommend Superior Renovations for your reno job 👍
Raj Dhana
Very efficient team of workers and high quality finish.
Very happy with our renovated bathroom.
We will use this company again.
neko rider
We’re very happy with the renovation work done by the team. It’s rare for renovation projects to finish on time, but they committed to completing ours before the Easter holiday—and they delivered! Our project manager, Jacob, worked incredibly hard (even physically! 😄) to make it happen.

I admit I might not have been the easiest client—I was particular about details like colours, tile placement, and exactly where the hand basin bowl should sit on the bench. But they listened, took it all on board, and got it done. Thank you, Jacob!
I’ll definitely bring you another challenge in the future. 😉
Vilma Arcos
Thanks Superior Renovations for doing our house, it definitely looks a lot better now! Special thanks goes to Alison and Jacob for their excellent effort and good manners in handling the construction process, it wasn't easy but with them around it definitely became easier to handle. Cheers🥂
F J Bandukwala
Absolutely thrilled with the outcome of our renovation of two bathrooms and kitchen in a double level home. Kevin and his entire team were an absolute pleasure to work with from the get-go. Every minor detail was attended to, and all our requests were accommodated. Cyrus deserves a special mention as under his watchful eye and expertise, nothing could go wrong.
Jacquie
I have recently finished a renovation in our 1930’s bungalow, updating the original (and I do mean original) kitchen and bathroom. Plus creating a new laundry and removing three fireplaces which created two new spaces including an office. From the initial appointment with Alison who came over and then provided drawings and a quotation, to the work with Frank, our project manager and the team, this has been a wonderful renovation experience. I would have described myself as a nervous-renovator prior to doing this, as I had never done a renovation before, but Frank, Alison, Sunny and all the team have worked so tirelessly and generously to create spaces that we love. Superior’s care in managing the project has meant that we have come away with much more than we originally sought to achieve and without the stress I hear others lament about when they renovate. I would recommend Frank, Alison, Sunny and the team at Superior Renovations wholeheartedly.
Ike Harris
We engaged with three companies to completely renovate our downstairs and ensuite bathrooms. We elected to go with Superior Renovations as they provided us with a fixed price and specific timeline to complete the project (which two other companies could not do), and we were absolutely delighted with the end result. We love everything from the floor and wall tiles to the heated towel rails and from the LCD mirrors to the underfloor heating and soft close lids. We especially loved replacing the old tub in our ensuite with a walk-in shower.

The entire process went incredibly smoothly, with the project being completed on budget and ahead of schedule. From the initial design phase to the final touches, nothing was too much trouble for the team. Superior Renovations conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism, ensuring every detail was perfect.

Frank (Project Manager) and the team did such an amazing job. Totally professional outfit, top notch communication, all tradies were courteous, polite and respectful. Alex (Builder) was especially knowledgeable and offered great solutions as minor issues unfolded. Each stage of the renovation was completed on the day it was scheduled. The crew were always on time and mindful of our work from home arrangements. And I was also impressed with the floor protection that was laid out on the first day.

Through no fault of Superior, we did encounter a major, unforeseen setback that delayed our renovation on the downstairs bathroom. Superior were patient with us while we sourced specialists to remedy the issue. But once that was all sorted, Frank and the team picked up the baton and charged ahead to the finish line, delivering two beautifully ‘superior’ bathrooms. We also experienced a minor electrical issue post-build. And even though it was unrelated to their renovation work, Frank promptly dispatched an electrician who quickly fixed the problem. Talk about above and beyond!

In summary, we highly recommend Superior Renovations for anyone looking to undertake bathroom renovations in their home. We’re already talking about renovating the kitchen next and we’re so confident in Superior Renovations that we will most certainly be engaging with them to complete the task.

A huge thank you to Frank, Alex and all the wonderful team at Superior Renovations:)
Kalina Hristova
Superior Renovations did an amazing job we would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for a high quality outcome. Our Project Manager Jacob was amazing, taking care of any minor adjustments we wanted, nothing was too much trouble.