Renovations Auckland
Eliminate the decision fatigue that comes with altering your most important asset—your home. Mako Architecture provides expert renovations in Auckland to help you transform your home to suit your lifestyle and family requirements. Whether you're contemplating an open-plan living arrangement or altering the external walls to introduce more natural light via windows/doors, we’re here to make the changes.
Schedule a complimentary personalised session with our designers to discuss your requirements. Our team will help you explore the possibilities of renovations for your property.
The Need for Home Renovations
Home renovations are often essential for adapting a living space to better meet the changing needs and preferences of its occupants. Families grow, lifestyles evolve, and what once seemed like a perfect home can start to feel cramped, outdated, or impractical. Sometimes, structural issues, such as poor insulation or inefficient layouts, can also drive the need for changes.
These renovations could be extensions to give you more space or simple internal changes that improve your home’s livability with a better layout. Both options present new opportunities for improving your home.
But what type of renovations would be better suited for your family and lifestyle? This is the most important decision, as it involves a significant investment. At Mako Architecture, we help our clients identify the right type of renovations. We believe that every home is unique, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula. We sit with you to determine what better suits your family and lifestyle.
Interior Renovations - Identify What You Need and Don’t Need
Do you feel that your home no longer provides the space you need for daily living? Perhaps your growing family necessitates an additional bedroom, or extra storage space like a utility room and a downstairs WC. You might be yearning for a large open-plan kitchen with a spacious living/dining area for family gatherings, a new master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, or a cosy study corner for working from home.
Start with a list of what you need and why before planning home renovations in Auckland. Because you know your house and your family requirements better than anyone else.
However, identifying what spaces you don’t need can be more challenging. Consider large areas that often become cluttered, like a spare room that serves only as a catch-all for miscellaneous belongings. Sometimes, specific features in our homes can lead to wasted space, such as a spacious corridor that could be repurposed as a bedroom, an underutilised nook that could be better integrated into your living area, or even a poorly placed door that disrupts the flow of a room.
Recognising these areas can help you determine the right spaces for internal renovations that could significantly enhance your everyday living experience.
House Extensions
Not only can internal renovations enhance your living experience, but external renovations can also transform the value of your home and lifestyle. For example, you might consider extending your deck to create a seamless flow from the living area to the front lawn or adding a covered patio to create an outdoor entertaining space that can be enjoyed year-round. Installing sliding doors to connect indoor and outdoor spaces more effectively is another great option.
You could also create a landscaped garden with dedicated zones for relaxation, play, and gardening, or demolish a garage to create more space in the outdoor area for family gatherings. Recognising these opportunities for renovations can improve your home's functionality and aesthetic appeal, making it a more enjoyable place to live.
Your One-Stop Solution for Design and Build
Mako Architecture not only creates architectural designs in Auckland but also manages the build stage. We have professional relationships with builders to ensure the project is delivered on time with transparency and thoughtfulness. We also handle all necessary building and resource consents for your project. Our fees are tailored to your project's size, complexity, and the type of finishing you desire. We cater to a range of finishes, from average to high-end (million-dollar finishes) in homes.
Turning Challenges into Livable Spaces
Reimagining an interior space is a blend of art and science. It combines artistic creativity and technical knowledge to design the environment that is functional, safe, and enticing. With extensive experience in developing creative house design concepts, our architecture designers can help you transform your home into a living heaven.
Our team thoroughly analyses your current layout and finds opportunities to reshape the space according to your requirements. We also ensure the use of earth-friendly materials whenever possible, and creatively utilise design elements to add value to your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I live in my home during the renovations?This depends on the scope of renovation/alteration work being done. For minor renovations, it is often possible to stay in your home. However, for major renovations, it might be more practical to arrange temporary accommodation.
How would you minimise disruption during the renovations process?Our team at Mako Architecture works efficiently and communicates clearly to ensure the project runs smoothly. We also try to schedule work at convenient times and take steps to protect your home and belongings during the process.
Do I need building consent for renovations?Yes, you need a formal approval from the Auckland Council if your project involves structural changes, additions, significant interior renovations, and changes that affect the building’s safety, such as plumbing and electrical work.
What types of home renovations generally do not require consent?In New Zealand, some home renovations are generally considered minor and do not typically require building consent. These include non-structural internal changes like painting, wallpapering, and replacing kitchen cabinets or bathroom fixtures. Additionally, low-risk structural work like building small decks under 1.5 metres high, constructing small sheds under 10 square metres, building fences up to 2 metres high, and creating low garden retaining walls do not need consent. However, all work must still comply with the Building Code and other relevant regulations.
How do council requirements impact the design and construction timeline?Council requirements can impact timelines due to the processing time for consents. Mako Architecture incorporates these timelines into the overall project schedule and works diligently to ensure all applications are submitted promptly to minimise delays.
How do I start?Begin by identifying what you need and what changes would improve your living space. Contact your local architectural design firm Mako Architecture to discuss your ideas and get expert advice on feasibility, design, and planning.