Historic Epsom Bungalow Renovation in Central Auckland - by Superior Renovations ®

Epsom, Central Auckland

Historic Epsom
Bungalow Renovation
in Central Auckland

Completed on July 2020

RENOVATION

Project Managed By

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Kevin Yang

Managing Director/Project Management
kevin@superiorrenovations.co.nz
0800 199 888

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Historic Epsom home renovation to add convenience for a young family

Project Finish Date

July 2020

Bungalows and Villas are an integral and special part of New Zealand’s heritage. Whether it is the quaint white Villas of Parnell or beautiful 2 storey Victorian Bungalows in Epsom, it is always a privilege to live in a villa or bungalow. Our clients bought a beautiful 5 bedroom, 2 storey bungalow in one of the prettiest tree lined streets of Epsom. Unlike most bungalows, this house had no issues with old electric wiring. This bungalow boasted original Timber flooring, stained glass windows, elaborate chandeliers, panel ceilings, french doors and casement windows.

They however had a unique problem with their bungalow. The kitchen had a beautiful layout, timber cabinets, a beautiful gas burner and  granite counter top. However, these materials did not have any modern conveniences like ‘magic corners’, modern storage solutions, easy to clean cabinets or counter tops. With 2 young children this posed a problem for the young family. Hence they decided that they would modernise the kitchen, repaint the entire house, lay new carpets and restore all timber fixtures to suit their lifestyle.

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BEFORE

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AFTER

Full Kitchen Design and Renovation

It was important to our clients to preserve the integrity of their historic home. The kitchen was however something they felt like they had to remodel despite liking the existing kitchen. With two young children they felt like they had to modernise to incorporate easy to clean materials as well as have modern conveniences of today. They did not however want an overly modern look with sleek lines as that would not complement the rest of their house

Hence they decided to go with a classic traditional Victorian theme for their kitchen. Our clients decided to skip the popular ‘no handle’ set up for cabinets as it was ‘too modern’ for the house. Instead, they decided to make textured cabinet doors with antique look black handles. The panel ceilings above the kitchen were also closed to make the new kitchen a focal point of the room.

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Preserving the Bungalow’s Old World Charm

It was important for our clients that they retain the old world charm of the bungalow and only renovate areas that would add comfort to their family.

Panel Ceilings 

  • There were panel ceilings in the Lounge, dining room, kitchen and the family living room downstairs
  • Our clients decided to keep the panel ceilings in the family room and formal lounge
  • The panel ceilings in the kitchen and dining room were however covered.
  • These panel ceilings were covered to make the modern kitchen a focal point of the room as opposed to the ceilings

Timber Floors

  • All timber floors and fixtures were sanded and treated
  • Epoxy was applied in the gaps and holes of the timber floors
  • 3 coats of commercial grade water born Polyurethane was finally applied to preserve the timber and give it a satin shine

Light Fixtures

  • Our client decided to keep the elaborate chandelier in the lounge and family room
  • Pendant lighting was added in the kitchen and dining room to complement the new modern look of the space
  • All other hallway and bedroom lighting fixtures were retained

French Windows and Casement Windows

  • All french windows and casement windows were retained
  • They were however restored to their former glory by painting the frames and sills

Floating gas fireplace

  • The floating gas fireplace is the star of the living area and was retained
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Storage Solutions

  • 350mm Rubbish bin pull out
  • Cabinets were installed with shelving and baskets for condiments
  • Additional storage cabinets created under the breakfast island

Modern and convenient appliances and Fixtures

  • SMEG 60cm stainless steel dishwasher installed
  • SMEG 90cm Portofino Pyrolytic Stainless steel freestanding oven
  • SMEG 90cm powerpack rangehood

Custom Built cabinets and Benchtop

  • 16mm MRPB high water resistance carcass boards
  • plywoood boards used for cabinets with high water resistance
  • The front of the drawers and cabinets were wrapped in Dezignatek Thermoform with a ‘Ronda’ pattern to give the cabinets a vintage look.
  • Black handles
  • 16mm HPL sink carcass (high water resistance)
  • Blum soft close hinges
  • Blanco Silgranit stone sink for durability
  • 30mm engineered stone benchtop to look like white marble
  • City White Gloss 100×300 glazed ceramic wall tiles used as backsplash
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Ensuite and Guest Bathroom renovation

We renovated an ensuite bathroom downstairs as well as a standalone toilet with a sink to make it more modern and luxurious.

Ensuite Bathroom Design Highlights

Ensuite Bathroom renovation

  • There was already a wet area in the bathroom which our clients decided to retain
  • Cassini free standing bath 1500 x 700 from Reece
  • Bathroom cabinet used – Frosty Catrina Caesarstone with pearl white finish from Reece
  • Quadra 420 x 380 Athenite Basin from Reece
  • Waterfall shower installed in the wet area
  • LED round mirror – Illuminar Demist 690 from Reece

Standalone toilet renovation

Our clients had a very small space to create a standalone toilet with a basin for guests.

  • Toilet installed and toilet holder installed from Reece
  • A small basin mixer from Reece
  • Full repainting
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Painting and Flooring

Extensive plastering, GIBing and painting work was carried out throughout the interior of the house. Timber floors were restored downstairs and new carpeting was laid throughout the staircase, upstairs and all bedrooms.

Interior Plastering and Painting

  • Repair of all holes, damages and defects on ceilings, walls, skirting boards,door frames and window frames
  • Light sanding and plastering
  • 2 coats of Dulux  water based undercoat and  paint with low sheen on ceilings and walls.
  • Dulux Oil based undercoat applied to all skirting boards, window frames, door frames and doors
  • Dulux Oil based paint applied to all skirting boards, window frames, door frames and doors
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Flooring

  • All Timber accents and floors were restored
  • Light sanding of Timber floors
  • 3 coats of commercial grade water born Polyurethane was finally applied to preserve the timber and give it a satin shine
  • Old carpets were removed from all bedrooms, upstairs hallway and staircase
  • Underlay laid out for all areas that needed carpeting
  • Scenic Rise 0090 carpet laid
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AREAS WE SERVICE: Auckland, North Shore, Auckland City, New Lynn, Henderson, Ponsonby, Mt Eden, Papakura, Howick, Albany, Newmarket, Parnell, Remuera, Newton, Ellerslie, Epsom, Penrose, Grey Lynn, Mission Bay, Meadowbank, Auckland CBD, Glen Innes, Mt Eden, Herne Bay, Waitakere, Avondale, Te Atatu, Kelston, Glen Eden, Rosebank, Takapuna, Devonport, Glenfield, Pakuranga, East Tamaki, Botany Downs, Mangere, Tamaki, Manurewa, Onehunga, Papatoetoe, Manukau, Manukau City, Otahuhu, Mt Wellington, Pukekohe, Takanini, Drury, Silverdale, Millwater, Orewa, Hatfields Beach, Whangaparaoa, Gulf Harbour, Army Bay, Tindalls Bay, Matakatia, Manly, Stanmore Bay, Arkles Bay & Red Beach.


Vilma Arcos
Vilma Arcos
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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
F J Bandukwala
1732443128
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
Jacquie
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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
Ike Harris
1731464234
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
Kalina Hristova
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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.
Melanie Whittaker
Melanie Whittaker
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Absolutely love my new ensuite bathroom. Superior Renovations made the process so enjoyable, I'm truly delighted with the transformation from an old tired room to modern functionality.Jacob led a wonderful team of professionals who were considerate and efficient. He answered any query with reassurance and patience.I'm now looking at engaging them again for my main bathroom because I'm not fearful of renovating anymore and confident I'll get a superior outcome. They definitely lived up to their name!
Carolina Guerra
Carolina Guerra
1724904345
Superior Renovations transformed our bathroom, and we couldn’t be happier. Cici, Jacob, Alex, and Ray were a fantastic team (Ray, our dog, is going to miss you). They tackled our old house’s quirks with creativity and attention to detail. We were especially impressed that they stayed within budget, even with a few surprises along the way. We’d definitely choose Superior Renovations again and highly recommend them.
Regina Cho
Regina Cho
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Thanks Sunny, Jacob and the team for a great renovation. We had 2 bathrooms, the laundry room and front door re-done and very pleased with the results.
Kalpana Iyer
Kalpana Iyer
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Superior Renovations did a good job for our deck, they are professional and took on board any changes suggested by us and gave good ideas and advice.They took care of cleaning up all the mess after every job.Good value for money.Special mention to Cici, Frank & all the workers.😊 Thank you so muchHighly recommended 👍😊
Narelle Silwood
Narelle Silwood
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It was a pleasure to work with Jacob and his team. They installed a lovely new kitchen which met all my requirements, it arrived on schedule and I was kept informed all the way through the project. Thanks Jacob ... you did a great job. Narelle
Gavin Botica
Gavin Botica
1721770037
I recently engaged the services of Superior Renovations for a complete renovation of my kitchen and bathroom, and I couldn't be happier with the results. 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. They conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism, ensuring every detail was perfect. I highly recommend Superior Renovations for anyone looking to renovate their home.
Chinchien Lin
Chinchien Lin
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We have our bathroom renovation scheduled later this week. Everything so far is awesome. They are very patient and nice to work with!My wife's dream of a bathtub is finally happening. Can't wait to see the final result!
Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh Kumar
1715585029
Great work done by Superior Renovation.Great service and efficient job.Big thanks to Jacob andthey team.Highly recommend.Got my 2 bathrooms renovated.
Narene Orchard
Narene Orchard
1710539464
We had the best experience using Superior Renovations. They had a good range of products available making it easy to pick the fixtures and fittings. The team were experienced and had great pride in their work, from the office to onsite we were treated like valued customers. The product we ended up with exceeded our expectations.
Dhruv Mehta
Dhruv Mehta
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Great experience with Superior renovations. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking to renovate their house.
Steve
Steve
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We engaged Superior Renovations to transform our 30-year old, tired looking and problematic bathroom into something world class - and wow! The end result is simply stunning. The team led by Frank did an absolutely fantastic job. This was our first major renovation project and the entire process was easy and hassle free. The team delivered on schedule, within budget and the quality of their work is outstanding. If you are considering renovating - do not go past these guys.
Linda Meyer
Linda Meyer
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Wish I had given more of my renovation project to Superior earlier in the process. Superior team was knowledgeable, skilled and exception to work with. Will certainly be a repeat customer if ever a need comes up.
Emma Mildon
Emma Mildon
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From design to completion the team were professional and always keen to get the project right. We will definitely be using their services again. Even finished the job with a spotless clean.
Henry Popplewell
Henry Popplewell
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My wife and I are absolutely delighted with the team at Superior Renovations - and the "superior" job and experience they delivered for us in renovating our ensuite and main bathroom. We are so pleased we chose them for our renovation.Everyone from Cici the designer, and Frank our wonderful and attentive project manager, down to the team of guys doing the heavy lifting were a real pleasure to deal with. We were kept informed every step of the way and everything was done to a very high standard. Nothing seems too much trouble for your crew (in fact Frank even became quite good at running after and catching our dog when the naughty little boy escaped), and they even helped me out with a couple of small extras around the house at no additional cost.Their pricing was very fair - no hidden extras, and they are such hard workers! But I think what impressed me most was that everything they promised was done exactly on the day they said it would be done, and at the time they said it would be done. They were a very respectful, friendly team who obviously take immense pride in their work.Thank you Superior team! Recommend 100%
Libby Sumnz
Libby Sumnz
1701916493
This place is excellent. The service is fantastic. Eunice was amazing. She is efficient, knowledgeable and professional. Their prices are excellent. We have chosen to go with them for an ensuite renovation.We have now had the pleasure of Superior completing our ensuite. It's a big WOW from us.Communication, professionalism, making sure they checked in with us about preferences, quality of workmanship, quality of materials are all 5 stars.They completed the job early. Payment structure was excellent. The staff were polite and respectful. If there was an issue it got sorted immediately. Follow-up was prompt. There was no lingering to tidy up loose ends. Rubbish taken away immediately. Full respect of our neighbours using a shared driveway with us. Finally Jacob our project manager was the best. He held the job together from beginning to end.To be honest...we were 'blown away' by how smoothly it all ran.
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