Refresh's Top 5 conversion renovations

Converting a carport into a living room

Following years of travelling through Japan, Singapore and Dubai, this family found their dream home in Adelaide. However, it needed a bit of personalisation. An unused carport provided them with the perfect opportunity to increase the size and spacousness of their living room. See the full  garage conversion project.

From verandah to outdoor kitchen

An avid entertainer, homeowner Silas wanted to utilise his existing verandah to create a functional outdoor kitchen space so he could host more parties for family and friends. Check out this conversion

Transforming a basement into a granny flat

This basement room in Auckland was originally a blank canvas. Within eleven weeks it was transformed - it now features a kitchen, laundry, bathroom and bedroom. Completed for $65,000 NZD, the final result is just what the homeowner wanted. Check out this basement conversion that came in under budget.

A garage to rumpus room

Seeking more space, the owners of this Melbourne home asked Leigh to convert their garage into a rumpus room with a pergola. Take a look at the result.

Replacing a carport with a games room

In this project, the 20-year-old Victorian home’s garage was demolished. In its place, a games room was built - complete with a new hallway connecting to the rest of the house. High ceilings, skylights and natural tones have resulted in a light and airy feel. Check out the full case Study for this carport to games room project.