Mellons Bay, East Auckland

Luxury Interior + Exterior
Home Renovation

Completed on Nov 2022

RENOVATION

Project Managed By

20190312 9688 - Superior Renovations

Kevin Yang

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

Double glazed windows and skylights in a home renovation in Auckland

sliding shower doors for a bathroom renovation

Electric fire for a custom built fireplace for a full home renovation in Auckland

Custom built benchtop and vanity for a bathroom renovation in Mellons bay

Bathroom and Laundry renovation to add value and modernise

Project Finish Date

2022

Scope of Work

Improve Indoor and Outdoor flow
25 skylights replaced with double glazed glass unit
All windows replaced to double glazing glass unit
Created New Kwilla deck with infinity stairs
Garage doors replaced
Roof replaced and renovated
1 Kitchen renovation
4 bathrooms renovated
Wardrobes created in bedrooms
All interior doors replaced
Custom cabinetry work throughout the house
Full interior and Exterior Painting
All flooring changed, re-wiring and other works

This young family bought a beautiful home in the East with sea views , high ceilings and ample space for their family. While the house was not entirely dated, the interiors lacked the style that suited them. They wanted a more functional, modern and easy to maintain materials for their home. There was also a large outdoor space which was not well designed and they wanted a nice entertaining area that looked over the sea.

They initially started their renovation with our project manager Jimmy but as Jimmy left us for a new adventure in the New Build industry, Sunny took over and oversaw the project. The family was not living in the house during the renovation which made it easier for us to complete this extensive project within 6 months despite Covid-19 delays and lockdown.

While most our project ran smoothly we did run across a major issue with our glazing supplier which meant that mid-way through the renovation we had to switch our glazing supplier. This caused some delays and frustrations but our clients were understanding and our second supplier did a great job. This project brought together our home renovation in Auckland and outdoor renovations work under one roof — see how we manage every trade from design to handover.

Home Design – Lead by our Senior Design Dorothy

Our clients wanted a simple contemporary design for their home. They didn’t want simple modern clean lines without too many embellishments. The house had good bones with a beautiful structure, large windows but it just had to be upgraded with a better current style.

Use of modern innovative materials

Our clients and Dorothy discussed the materials to be used and innovative materials like fingerprint resistant Acrylic boards, combined with engineered stone benchtop, Melteca boards and waterproof flooring were used for the renovation. It was a top priority to use materials that were easy to clean and maintain.

Kitchen Renovation and Kitchen Design

The kitchen was renovated in a Scandi Kitchen Design with clean lines and neutral colours that are complemented by wooden accents. The large Kitchen features all bottom cabinetry made of Ultra-Glaze Melteca boards with a wooden textured finish and all top cabinetry/pantry made from Melamine in white neutral.

This large kitchen features a mix of acrylic panels and panels from Bestwood which is complemented by a 30mm benchtop and splashback. The kicthen cabinetry also has in built storage, hidden bins, pull out condiment drawers and hidden dishwasher. The larger drawers have smaller drawers called ‘hidden drawers’ within which gives the exterior a more seamless look.

Large Kitchen renovation in Auckland with a contemporary kitchen design

Scandi Kitchen design - renderings for our clients

Bottom cabinetry with Melamine and Bestwood panels

This kitchen design elevation shows the cooking area of the kitchen

The actual kitchen renovation of the second elevation

This kitchen design elevation shows the top right cabinets made of neutral melamine boards and pantries

The after photos of the third kitchen design elevation

Custom Vanity, Benchtop and Splashback

Melteca board (blackened Elm) for all bottom Cabinetry
Unltraglaze Acrylic board – Neve matte for all Top Cabinetry and Pantries
30mm Calacatta Gold Glaze matte for Benchtop with matte finish
20mm Calcatta Gold glaze for splashback

Storage, Hinges and Other features

Hideaway Dishwasher next to the sink from Kitchen Things
Pull out rubbish bins
Soft close drawer system from BLUM
Magic corner from BLUM
Drawer runners from Hafele with Alto soft close technology
All hinges from BLUM
All drawers have smaller internal drawers so from the outside it gives a uniform seamless feel
Etagon 500-U Blanco Silgranit Rock grey sink
LED lights under the cabinets
Stainless steel tapware with a hot water tap
All cooking appliances from Kitchen Things
Star dust Milk matte finish 600 by 600 tiles from Tile Depot

The kitchen renovation as seen from another elevation

Ensuite and Standalone Toilet renovation

Dorothy designed this bathroom in a contemporary style by applying the principles of clean lines and minimalism to create a space of elegance and functionality. She used a neutral colour palette with shades of white and grey to create a sense of tranquility. The cabinetry was custom built with wooden textured fronts to add some warmth within the bathroom design. The shower was strategically created in a space below the sky lights to maximise natural light.

Custom Cabinetry

Custom built Cabinetry with Planked Urban Naturale Melteca boards
Custom built 30mm matte finish stone engineered benchtop with a marble finish
Top mount round basin – Kohler Chalice oval basin 420mm
1500 broad rectangular mirror with LED lighting and anti-mist glass
Aleo Tall single lever Basin mixer

Custom Tiled Shower

Custom cut safety glass with sliding shower door using hydrorail slide shower
Chrome shower ware from Kohler
Floor tiles – Star dust Milk 597 by 597mm glazed porcelain anti slip R10 from Tile Depot
Wall Tiles – Star dust Moon 597 by 597mm glazed porcelain anti slip R10 from Tile Depot

Flooring and other fittings

Floor tiles – Star dust Milk 597 by 597mm glazed porcelain anti slip R10 from Tile Depot
Wall Tiles – Star dust Moon 597 by 597mm glazed porcelain anti slip R10 from Tile Depot
Grande back to wall toilet suite
Heriloom Genesis 510 Extended Towel warmer gunmetal
Studio 1 Toilet roll holder

Bathroom renovation design done by our designer Dorothy for custom vanity and benchtop

Custom Cabinets made by using Bestwood panels for this contemporary bathroom design

This elevation of the bathroom renovation shows a custom built tiled shower along with the LED mirrors

30mm custom built benchtop from engineered stone with a matte finish

Another elevation of the custom built benchtop for this bathroom renovation in Mellons bay

Hydrorail technology built into this custom sliding shower we created for this bathroom renovation

Matte tiles for this tiled shower in this bathroom renovation in Auckland

Guest Ensuite

Dorothy tried to maximise the bathroom design by utilise the natural light from the skylights and as was the case of other bathroom designs this was also designed in a contemporary style.

Custom Cabinetry

Custom built Cabinetry with Planked Urban Naturale Melteca boards
Custom built 30mm matte finish stone engineered benchtop with a marble finish
Top mount round basin – Chalice Black vessel basin
Round anti mist touch screen LED mirror
Aleo Tall single lever Basin mixer

Custom Tiled Shower

Custom cut safety glass with sliding shower door using hydrorail slide shower
Chrome shower ware from Kohler
Floor tiles – Star dust Milk 597 by 597mm glazed porcelain anti slip R10 from Tile Depot
Wall Tiles – Star dust Moon 597 by 597mm glazed porcelain anti slip R10 from Tile Depot

Flooring and other fittings

Floor tiles – Star dust Milk 597 by 597mm glazed porcelain anti slip R10 from Tile Depot
Wall Tiles – Star dust Moon 597 by 597mm glazed porcelain anti slip R10 from Tile Depot
Grande back to wall toilet suite
Heriloom Genesis 510 Extended Towel warmer gunmetal
Studio 1 Toilet roll holder

Contemporary bathroom design for a contemporary bathroom renovation in Auckland

Custom built tiled shower featuring sliding doors, matte tiles and chrome tapware

Skylights above the bathroom show the use of maximising natural light in this bathroom design by dorothy

Custom built vanity with textured wooden looking panels, soft close drawers, 30mm engineered benchtop with marble look in matte finish,. circular black top mount basin and anti fog and mist circular mirror

All Skylights were renovated with double glazed units

Another elevation of the bathroom design

Living and Dining Area

Overall Design

The lounge and dining area were painted in neutral colours to complements the Scandinavian inspired design of the overall home. The lounge and dining area opens up to their expansive deck with beautiful sea views. The interior design and the materials chosen for the lounge and dining had to reflect the serenity of the outdoors. We installed laminate floors with wooden textures to replace the previous flooring. All windows in the house were replaced with double glazed units to allow for easy and comfortable living.

Custom Modern Fire Place

The traditional wooden fireplace ripped out and the chimney was closed. Our clients however, wanted the fireplace area to look like a traditional fireplace with modern updated technology so we retiled the exteriors with tiles that looked and felt like stones to make it look rustic. The fireplace was replaced by an updated electric fireplace to give it a modern look, for safety and to be energy efficient.

Fireplace Tiles from Tile Depot
Laminate Floors from Tile Depot

We modernised the traditional fireplace by patching the roof but creating a tiled fireplace to aesthetically look like a traditional design with an electric fireplace

A closer look at the wall tiles used for the fire place in this full home renovation in Auckland

Laminate flooring for dining room and full interior painting

Second elevation of the custom built modern fireplace

laminate flooring for the living and dining area in this home renovation in Auckland

A closer look at the electric fireplace in the living room for this full home renovation in Auckland

Custom Wardrobes, Cabinetry, Laundry and Automatic Doors

We created walk in wardrobes, cabinetry and large wardrobes for all the 5 bedrooms. All the wardrobes and cabinetry were designed by Dorothy and manufactured using wooden looking Melteca boards – Natural Oak with BLUM hinges as well as runners. Then entrance door was renovated and a aluminium door with a digital lock was installed for added safety.

Custom design of wardrobes for our clients for this full home renovation in Auckland

Shoe cabinet design for a full home renovation in Auckland

Custom walk in wardrobe room design for a full home renovation in Auckland

Custom wardrobe design for a full home renovation in Auckland

Dimensions of the laundry design for a full home renovation in Auckland

Laundry design for a full home renovation in Auckland

Another elevation of the custom shoe cabinet we designed for a full home renovation in Auckland

Key Features

Laundry

30mm Calcacatta gold custom build engineered benchtop
Top mount basin
Panel materials: Ultraglaze Acrylic board neve matt: Planked Urban Oak naturale
Clothes hanger from Hafele

Wardrobes, and Cabinetry

Cabinets: 16melamine white with 1mm PVC
Panel materials: Ultraglaze Acrylic board neve matt: Planked Urban Oak naturale
Black handles from Mardeco 1145-224
Blum hinges and ball bearings
Hafele gola black, push open technology for all top unites
Hooks for shoe cabinets

Custom built shoe cabinet for a full home renovation in Auckland

Another elevation of a custom shoe cabinet

Electronic door for added safety for a full home renovation in Auckland

Outdoor Renovation, Landscaping, Roof, and Double Glazing

Overall Design

This home had fantastic views of the sea and hence our client wanted an expansive deck that the family could enjoy. The Kwila deck surrounds the property with stair decking that leads to the aluminium fencing for safety. The rest of the landscape was designed and divided into different areas that the family could enjoy.

This home also had over 20 skylights, French windows, and doors which were replaced with custom built double glazed units to provide comfortable living for the family. We also renovated the roof, painted the exteriors and renovated the double car garage with automatic doors.

Key Features and Scope of Work

Creating a Large Kwila Deck with Stairs going down to the lawn
Small Lawn
Aluminium Fencing
Timber Fencing for Seated Area
28 Custom Double Glazed windows and Skylights
Garage renovation with Electric Doors
Exterior Painting
Roof Renovation

Landscaping and outdoor renovation in Auckland

This elevation of the home renovation shows Newly double glazed windows

This picture shows the skylights and deck that we renovated in this full home renovation in Auckland

Custom Kwila deck created in this landscaping and outdoor renovation for a full home renovation in Auckland

Outdoor decking for this outdoor renovation in Auckland

This landscaping and outdoor renovation shows a custom built Kwila deck and double glazed windows

Another elevation of double glazed windows in a full home renovation in Auckland

Roof renovation and painting in this full home renovation in Auckland

Custom created lawn and aluminium fencing for this outdoor renovation and landscaping

Landscaped areas for this outdoor renovation

Garage renovation as part of the outdoor renovation for this full home renovation in Auckland

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!

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.

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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