A Glamorous Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation in Lyall Bay, Wellington

Looking to renovate

Sandra lived in picturesque Lyall Bay in Wellington, but her home was beginning to feel anything but. The dated family bathroom, en suite, and kitchen no longer reflected her tastes, and she was keen to upgrade these areas. Sandra reached out to local Renovation Consultant Jenelle Winstanley to seek advice and see what was possible. 

Expert Advice

Drawing on his years of renovation experience, Jenelle was able to help Sandra refine her ideas and develop a concept that captured her vision for her kitchen, bathroom, and en suite. Once the initial concept was agreed, Jenelle then came back to Sandra with a detailed budget and design plans for confirmation before any construction commenced, ensuring that both parties were clear about the plan moving forward and there were no hidden surprises. 

While overseeing every aspect of the renovation, Jenelle would also be the single point of contact for Sandra, ready to respond to even the smallest of queries that she might have. Full and clear communication would be maintained throughout the project. 

A Brand-New Look

A total strip out of all areas was required and after demolition and waste removal was completed, Jenelle scheduled a raft of trades including electrical, carpentry, plastering, tiling, flooring, painting, and plumbing. Contracting can be stressful and time consuming when trying to go it alone, but this was all taken care of for Sandra. And, when Covid and plumbing issues caused delays, Jenelle's team worked at weekends to keep the renovations on track.

The project progressed quickly, although Sandra did decide that she would prefer to always have one bathroom functional, so Jenelle changed the timeline accordingly. Because the initial plan budgeted for all work to be completed at once, this did have an impact on cost, but Sandra felt this was a better option for her.

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Monochromatic Magic

In the bathrooms, contrasting elements are the order of the day, where modern black tapware and vessel top basins are a standout against the white shower, wall tile, and countertop. The floor tiling combines the two classic colours, with a damask pattern becoming a feature in its own right. A modern high sided tub is a beautiful addition, making the bathroom truly feel like a spacious sanctuary.

The black and white theme continues in the kitchen, with classic white cabinets and subway tiles contrasting with a black sink, tap, and hardware. The marble look countertop ties the whole space together. 

Final Thoughts

The kitchen is bright, clean, and modern, and continues the black and white theme to ensure continuity between key areas of the home. Both Sandra and Jenelle are thrilled with the result. “The contrast looks fantastic,” says Jenelle. “The tiling was a key feature, and it really stands out and makes for a dramatic look that Sandra loved. Renovating the key, hardworking areas of the home has really brightened and modernised the spaces.”

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