MT ALBERT BUNGALOW Heritage Renovation & Full Reconfiguration

Some homes need cosmetic work. Others need to be rethought from the ground up. This 1920s Mt Albert bungalow — a run-down former rental in need of everything from subfloor repairs to a complete spatial overhaul — firmly belonged in the second category.

Our clients saw through the neglect to what the home could be. Their vision was clear: open-plan living and dining, vaulted ceilings, three generous bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a private ensuite. A bungalow worth living in, rather than simply worth owning.

The renovation restructured the layout around a light-filled central living zone, with heightened ceilings that restore the sense of volume these homes were always capable of. Behind discreet pocket doors in the kitchen, a scullery, larder, and boot room are cleverly integrated — practical, space-efficient, and completely hidden until you need them. The kind of detail that makes daily life quietly easier.

Throughout, previously stripped heritage detailing was carefully reinstated, returning the bungalow's character to the rooms that had lost it. New openings invite natural light deep into the plan, and what was once closed and compartmentalised now flows with ease.

The result is a home that earns the word renovation in full — not a refresh, but a reinvention. Heritage charm and contemporary comfort, holding each other in balance.

Project Scope — Concept Design, Developed Design, Resource Consent, Building Consent, On-site Monitoring

Bathroom & Kitchen Design by Suzanne Allen Design

Kitchen by Greenmount Interiors

Build by Woodstar Constructions