Auckland kitchens get worked hard. They are breakfast stations on school mornings, coffee bars on weekends, and the room everyone drifts into when friends arrive. That mix of cooking and hosting is exactly why kitchen design regrets sting. Once the cabinetry is in and the...
The finish you choose for your cabinets sets the mood of the whole kitchen. It changes how light bounces around the room, how resilient your doors are to busy mornings, and how easy it is to keep everything looking sharp year after year. If you’re...
Most days begin and end in the kitchen. Coffee, kai, quick lunches between video calls, big family dinners on a Sunday. The difference between a kitchen that keeps up and one that gets in the way is often the joinery. Get the joinery right and...
Aucklanders know what it means to make every square metre count, especially in modern urban living. Apartments in the city centre, compact townhouses in Newmarket, and cosy villas in Grey Lynn all need kitchens that work hard without feeling cramped. Good kitchen designs make that...
Spring mornings over Auckland greet you with the promise of new beginnings. For many, few projects feel more rewarding than transforming the most lived-in space of the home: the kitchen, but planning within a budget is crucial. Planning a kitchen renovation starts as a vision—a...
It only takes one visit to an Auckland home to see why so many New Zealanders are passionate about the heart of their households: the kitchen. Despite a global market filled with ready-made solutions and standard cabinets, locally designed and crafted kitchens still hold a...
The thought of transforming a kitchen often sparks excitement—a remodel can bring a new look, better functionality, and more space to gather with friends and whānau. Yet almost immediately, practical questions arise. Not least: what does a kitchen renovation actually cost in New Zealand, and...
Walking into a kitchen sets the tone for the entire home. Whether you arrive in the morning looking for that first cup of coffee, or you’re welcoming guests on a Saturday night, the kitchen is where daily routines and special occasions often unfold. One element...
When that shiny, easy-to-clean laminate in your bathroom starts getting tired, scratched or swollen, you might worry that it's game over for your vanity. Maybe there are chips along the basin edge where someone's dropped a hairdryer, peeling laminate on the drawer fronts, or worse...
Staring at your dated kitchen cabinets can feel daunting, especially knowing kitchens often set the stage for cherished moments of love and laughter. Refinishing them is an elegant solution to breathe new life. Take a moment. With a bit of time and effort, a kitchen makeover can...