The owner of this Lake Rotoroa home in the heart of Hamilton planned to surprise his parents during their summer holiday visit by completely renovating his home’s interior.
As with so many renovation first-timers, Kevin was apprehensive about embarking on such a project, but he also knew of Refresh Renovations’ reputation as a ‘one-stop-shop for all things renovation’. So he reached out and connected with Waikato Renovation Consultants,
Design and budget were of equal importance for Kevin, so the costing and concept phases at the beginning of the renovation were an integral part of the process. Kevin was keen to get as much done as possible as he didn’t want to renovate again.
Lawrie and Mandy worked closely with Kevin to define the project’s scope which included a completely reimagined kitchen and entranceway, relined walls with insulation, fresh paint and flooring throughout, and new LED lighting — for $100,000.
Once Kevin signed off the build contract with a fixed quote, Lawrie and Mandy got to work. They had five weeks before Kevin’s Christmas deadline.
New carpet and vinyl flooring, LED lighting, and a coat of paint freshened up the rest of the house without over-spending. The kitchen and entranceway where Kevin wanted to focus his investment, underwent the most dramatic transformation during the building phase. The schedule was tight, but the crew managed to wrap up the complete renovation in five weeks and handed the home back to Kevin just in time for him to host everyone for Christmas dinner.
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Crisp white walls and wood-look vinyl floors give Kevin’s home a clean, modern look, but the kitchen and entranceway are this renovation’s standout features. Design inspiration for the entranceway came from Kevin’s mum. Elegant and inviting, the white and timber colour palette reflects a beach-inspired theme, with hat hooks and bench seating providing both ambience and practicality.
The white and timber colour palette continues into the light and airy kitchen, but this time with a pop of colour from the glossy blue-green splashback that adds to the aquatic feel. Exposed shelving gives Kevin a place to display his choice of frequently used items or decor, and closed cabinetry hides clutter and small appliances out of sight. What’s more, there is ample bench space for Kevin’s mum to use when she dons the chef’s hat!
“It was an enjoyable experience working with Lawrie, Mandy, and their team. They brought my family’s design ideas to life. It was a great process from beginning to end. It was beautiful and amazing how things went from concept to reality. Completely amazed at how beautiful and modern the house looks now with the help of Lawrie and Mandy’s team. The hallway has been a stand out among guests.”
Lawrie Foster is Renovation Consultant of Progressive Design Ltd, a franchisee of Renovation Franchise Ltd, doing business in Waikato.
Mandy Foster is Renovation Consultant of Progressive Design Ltd, a franchisee of Renovation Franchise Ltd, doing business in Waikato.
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