Torbay, Auckland (North Shore)

Scandinavian style Kitchen and 2 bathroom renovations

Completed on 2024

RENOVATION

Designed By

Cici Zuo

Lead Consultant and Designer

cici@superiorrenovations.co.nz
0800 199 888

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Modern Elegant Bathrooms and Scandinavian Kitchen

Project Finish Date

2024

Scope of Work:

Full Kitchen Design and Kitchen Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Laundry Renovation
Interior and Exterior Painting
Flooring
Re-wiring Home
Full Project Management

When Nicola and her family moved into their home five years ago, they saw its potential. Built with high-quality materials, it was a solid foundation for their lively household of teenagers, dogs, and constant activity.

Reason for Renovation – House simply needed an update

But time had worn it down. “The kitchen cabinetry was starting to fall to pieces,” Nicola recalled. “The bathrooms were really dated, and it was just time for a refresh.”

Structural constraints, like drains under the house, made major expansions impossible, especially in a tough financial market. Determined to modernise their space, Nicola set out to find a renovation team to transform their tired kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry into a vibrant, functional home.

Why contacted us? – We were referred by her brother in law

Nicola was already engaged with another renovation company before she met us. They had done the initial designs for her renovation, but she felt frustrated by the lack of flexibility, communication and clarity with their plans. When she communicated this to her brother in-law he said “You guys should get CiCi around and see if they can help” as he had carried engaged Superior renovations to carry out renovations for his own home.

Design Process with Cici – Honest, Clear and a Creative exchange

Cici reviewed the previous plans carefully, offering honest feedback and fresh ideas. “She really added some value in terms of what some of our ideas were,” Nicola said, appreciating Cici’s ability to refine their vision. Tricky bathroom challenges were met with confidence: “She was just like, ‘Yeah, I can, you know, it’s probably not the norm, but we will work with it.”

Project Management – Jacob

Nicola said that Jacob was a standout and added “He’s such a nice person, such a great guy,” His straightforward style resonated with Nicola’s husband, who valued his clear communication: “He’s just black and white, yes or no.”

For three months, while the family lived elsewhere , Jacob kept the project on track. When delays or issues surfaced, he addressed them promptly. “We were expecting that, you know, it was never going to be smooth sailing,” Nicola said, but Jacob’s solutions made the process manageable, ensuring the family could return before Christmas.

Kitchen Design Brief

Nicole had a pretty clear vision for her kitchen design and did not need too much guidance on her design. She wanted her kitchen to feel spacious, light, warm and inviting. She wanted a Scandinavian inspired kitchen with neutral whites and light wooden accents which are the hallmarks of this style. She did however, want to add a curved benchtop and cabinetry feature for her large island.

Kitchen Renovation Specifications

Details of Materials used

While the kitchen has a relatively simple design, it required highly skilled people to cut the benchtop stone in a curved fashion. This was also true about about the wooden panels at the bottom as each panel was cut and curved individually before installation.

Groove side panel & back panel – wooden dowel.
Finger Resistance Acrylic panels 18mm MDF – White linen.
Corian Benchtop manually rounded on one side.
BLUM soft close hinges
Back splash from Tile Space~- Navona Vein Candido Natural 60X120
SPC flooring – Waterproof laminate flooring

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Main Ensuite

Bathroom Style and Design: The bathroom was renovated in a contemporary style. The colours while understated make a bold impact. The custom built vanity with its gorgeous stone top adds further sophistication to this elegant bathroom.

Subtle thoughtful features such as under mirror lighting, and trendy tapware from ABI interiors elevates the overall style of the bathroom.

We renovated two bathrooms for Nicola, with similar style and fittings. The only difference between the bathrooms is a slight change in size and layout.

Accessories

8564 DM 1200 Kolum Mirror (3 Door) with Demister – Washed Oak
88690 Luma-Glow LED Under-Cabinet Lighting 1200mm
Cross Assembly Bench- Mounted Taps Brushed Nickel from ABI interiors
Pixi Tile Insert Floor Waste 125mm Brushed Copper
CL100 NK Evoke 7-Bar Heated Towel Rail Brushed Nickel

Custom Walk in Tiled Shower

Custom cut glass for the tiled shower with a niche
Atley Rectangular Flush Pull Stainless Steel – Handle
Wall mounted Toilet

Tiles

Limestone Porcelain Floor Tiles 600 x 600 Dark Grey Matt – for walls and floors

Custom Vanity and Benchtop (Star Feature)

The vanity was custom built by us and a gorgeous polished benchtop was installed on top of it

This project brought together our kitchen renovation and bathroom renovations work under one roof — see how we manage every trade from design to handover.

Custom built bathroom renovation. Luxury bathroom design

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LED lighting under the mirror elevates the overall bathroom design for this bathroom renovation in Westmere

Ensuite Bathroom

This ensuite used the exact same materials and fittings as the common bathroom above, the only difference being that it had a slightly different layout, it used slightly lighter grey tiles and brushed Nickel for accessories instead of Stainless steel.

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Laundry

We created a simple custom laundry with white acrylic panels for cabinetry, Stainless steel sink, and white subway tiles from Tile Space.

“Our trade team worked on Nicola’s home for a duration of 3 weeks. When asked what was her experience with over 10 + trades working on her home Nicola said ” Honestly it was incredible! The process was seamless. As we were not living in the house during the renovation we did not interact alot with the trade team. We mostly got all our updates from Jacob as he was leading the trade team and was our sole point of contact”

Veronica Gardonis

From the very first consultation, our experience with this team has been nothing short of stellar.

Working with Eunice, our sales consultant, set a high bar for the rest of the project.
Eunice is truly exceptional at what she does. When we first began our kitchen project, we went through several versions of our floor plan, and she was with us every step of the way—from the initial planning stages right through to the final concept. Her patience and dedication during the design process were remarkable.
Throughout the project, Eunice provided:
* **Invaluable Suggestions:** She has a keen eye for both aesthetics and functionality, pointing out details we never would have considered on our own.
* **Seamless Adjustments:** No matter how many tweaks we requested, she handled every change with professionalism and a "can-do" attitude.
* **Expert Guidance:** She transformed our vague ideas into a cohesive, stunning reality.

Once the planning was complete, Neil, our project manager, took the reins and truly blew us away. Neil is a consummate professional who balances technical expertise with fantastic communication.
He kept us informed at every stage, ensuring we knew exactly what to expect and when.
Whenever a minor pivot was needed, Neil handled it with grace and efficiency, keeping the timeline on track.
His standards for the renovation work were incredibly high, ensuring the final result was polished and beautiful.

The transition from Eunice’s initial planning to Neil’s execution was flawless. If you are looking for a team that combines design expertise with top-tier project management, look no further. We are absolutely thrilled with our new kitchen and new flooring !

Rob Ducker

Superior Renovations has just finished a complete remodel of my bathroom. I can see, why the company has such a high reputation. At every stage, from sales, design, project management, and execution, the company excelled at every point. I am just so happy with the work that they have done and they have exceeded my expectations at every point.

Mark Whelan

Used Superior for a kitchen and bathroom renovation last year. They did an excellent job updating both rooms, communication was excellent ongoing tjrough the project, they coordinated all the tradies, synchronized so there was little downtime, and it all worked exactly as planned and on budget. Was really glad we chose Superior Renovations and plan to use again for our entrance way at some stage.

Libby Campion

As I said to my work colleagues ‘I have just had the most pleasant experience’. When they realised it was with renovations at home they were shocked - ‘unheard of’ I was told.
Everything went to plan - timing, project management, costs, etc, etc. Neil communicated with me daily and made my whole bathroom renovation a pleasure.
The best decision I made was choosing Superior Renovations.
Thank you Kevin for our initial connection and for passing me on to Neil to manage the whole process.

Jason Cho

We just finished a bathroom renovation and couldn’t be happier with the results. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and the attention to detail in the tiling and finishing is impressive. The team was professional, kept the workspace clean, and delivered exactly what we envisioned. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a high-quality transformation.

Sue B

Superior did an excellent job of renovating our ensuite. Project manager Jacob was easy to work with and communications were good.

davidee wang

This is our second review for Superior Renovations. They have done two projects earlier this year and we were so impressed by the work they have finished. After discussing and very careful consideration, we decided to go with more projects with them. So far, they have now completed stage 1 renovation of our house. We still amazed for their knowledge and services; they really listen to us and discuss anything with us if they feel/think could be better…
From the first day we work with them, we have no issue with them at all, from communication, discussing, designing to the teams working on the site.
Especially we are highly recommended to those who are considering doing the house renovation, please contact them and you will know why we are so pleased to have them to do our house renovation.
We are thanking Cici, Neil and the teams so much….
We are looking forward to seeing what the outcome will be.

David and Emily

Spencer Aung

We recently had our bathroom renovated by Superior Renovations and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Dorothy and Neil were an absolute pleasure to work with. They guided us through every step of the process, making what can be a stressful experience feel smooth and straightforward.
The quoting process was transparent and detailed, with no hidden fees or surprises. Neil was incredibly responsive and always available whenever we had questions or requests, which gave us real peace of mind throughout the project. We really love the end result and enjoy our new bathroom!
We’ll definitely be returning to the Superior Reno team for our next project. Highly recommended!

LCB

Our bathroom reno has just been completed & I am so happy. The whole process was easy & hassle free. Alison designed our bathroom & was very patient with our changes/then changes back again. Jacob our project manager was a delight to deal with. He always kept us informed of the scheduling & any other information we may have needed. All the tradies worked hard & the job was completed & signed off within 3 weeks. That's demo, full tiling, installation of new everything & delivery & pick up of the skip down a very tricky driveway. We absolutely love the new bathroom & would recommend Superior Renovations everyday. Future jobs I will definitely be contacting them again. Thank so much for your excellent work

Wendy McLaughlin

Having explored our reno options, it was an easy decision to select Superior Renovations for our work. As first timers at anything like this we had to trust the system with grand old 100year old bungalow. We were so pleased to have Cici, Sonny and Kai working with us the whole way through. Be shout out to all the team, builders, plumbers, electricians, tilers and painters. A superb job delivered on budget and ahead of time. The communication from Cici and Sonny was first class. Would highly recommend working with Superior Renovations in fact, we already have more worked booked in. Thanks Superior you made Millie and Monty's parents very happy. 🐾

Irene Yap

I am very happy with the recent renovation for my new kitchen.
The team worked really hard to get it done within the time frame.
The manager, Jacob, was very helpful and communicated well and always sorts out any issue immediately.
Thank you Irene

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.

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!

Alex Li

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.

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.

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