Transformation

Before & After. Viaduct Penthouse – Kitchen Renovation. This spacious penthouse apartment in Auckland’s Viaduct was well overdue for a kitchen transformation. The original kitchen—dark-stained veneer cabinetry paired with a quartz benchtop—felt undersized for the apartment and didn’t reflect the style or needs of the homeowner. The brief was clear: retain the black-and-white tiled flooring […]

Before & After. Sophisticated Penthouse Transformation — Auckland. This penthouse apartment, originally built in the early 2000s with sweeping 180-degree views of Auckland, hadn’t seen a renovation since its completion — and was well overdue for a refresh. Having previously worked with the client, we were given complete creative freedom for the design. The only

Before & After. Remuera Kitchen Renovation. In 2009, MCD was engaged to renovate this home. Its original, tired kitchen had served its purpose, and it was time to bring it into the 21st century. The client was wonderful to work with, embracing all our suggestions, which included removing a wall to unify the kitchen and

Before & After. Orewa – Kitchen Renovation. Originally, this kitchen had no access to the expansive deck – an ideal space for entertaining. To remedy this, we installed sliding doors, which not only created a seamless indoor-outdoor flow but also introduced an abundance of natural light into the interior. The clients wanted a sleek, modern

Before & After. Metropolis – Kitchen Renovation. MCD was engaged to redesign the kitchen and lounge areas in one of Auckland’s most iconic addresses – the Metropolis apartment building. The original kitchen was tucked away in a small, boxed-in room that felt dark and claustrophobic. The apartment featured three different flooring types – carpet, parquet

Before & After. 70s Kitchen Reimagined for Modern Entertaining. The key challenge in this renovation was updating a 1970s timber-and-tile kitchen while retaining the original windows and doors. Our focus was on enhancing natural light and creating a clean, contemporary feel. High-gloss white cabinetry paired with a sleek Staron benchtop in White helped brighten the

Before & After. Kings, Hamilton. This comprehensive renovation of a spacious city-centre apartment transformed a dated 90’s interior into a modern, luxurious space. As the “before” photos show, the apartment was in dire need of a refresh. Due to the constraints of working within an apartment building, certain elements, like the plumbing, could not be

Before & After. Herne Bay Villa Kitchen Renovation. Nestled in the heart of Herne Bay, this magnificent villa had been meticulously restored to a standard befitting its elegance. As part of the wider renovation, the kitchen required a transformation to match the scale and sophistication of the home. The existing imported European kitchen not only

Grey Lynn Villa. Kitchen Transformation. Typical of homes from this era, this Grey Lynn villa had a 1990s rear extension fitted with a basic, budget-friendly kitchen—likely reflecting its past as a rental property. When our clients purchased the home, they set about transforming it into a warm and character-filled family residence. A key part of

Before & After. Coastal Colour Meets Contemporary Elegance. We were engaged to renovate this 1990s kitchen, located within an open-plan kitchen, dining, and family room. The clients loved bold colour and had previously tried to introduce it themselves, but with the renovation, they wanted a more refined design that brought both light and vibrancy into