Most homeowners in Franklin start the renovation process with a vision board. You likely focus on kitchen islands, indoor-outdoor flow, and choosing between polished concrete or timber floors. ...
You love your location. Whether you are on a lifestyle block in Karaka, a quiet street in Pukekohe, or holding onto a family property in Drury, the land is not the problem. The house is. Maybe the kids need separate rooms. Maybe the kitchen is cut off from the...
“How do we add the space our family needs without blocking our beautiful backyard view? Will extending our home ruin the natural light we love so much?” Successful view-preserving home additions rely on three key design approaches: strategic window...
“Should I extend my Franklin home, or am I throwing money away? What do home addition costs actually look like in 2025, and is it worth it compared to moving or rebuilding?” Most Franklin home additions cost $5,500-$7,800 per m² in 2025 (includes GST). A...
Moving out during a home renovation isn’t always easy. For many families, the cost and disruption of finding somewhere else to live are almost as stressful as the house build itself. So the big question is: Can a family really make it work—living in their...
