Karori Home Renovation

Karori, Wellington

This home renovation in Karori features a both functional and beautiful extension. The process included extensive work done to add a whole level below the existing house. This area was transformed into additional living and guest spaces. This extension also prompted the development of a new entrance in a much more intuitive location, promoting a more welcoming atmosphere. The outdoor living spaces of the home have also been enhanced through the addition of a spacious deck off the home’s upper level.

The design choices of this project ensures the architecture of the extension to fit seamlessly with the existing design of the home, both inside and out.

A key feature of the home’s location are the amazing views. The large deck addition makes the perfect space for these to be experienced. Glazed three track sliding doors added to the living room’s eastern wall allow these views to be captured from inside the home. These doors also allow the redesigned indoor living spaces to be opened up to the outdoors, making the most of the homes natural surroundings.

In addition to the extension, the home’s existing living spaces were improved, with a portion of the open plan living space being transformed from an existing bedroom.

The images below showcase the entrance staircase, redesigned kitchen, and a portion of the lower extension rooms. The existing timber flooring in the kitchen and living room were preserved during this renovation, while timber elements were replicated across much of the additional interior spaces. This design choice not only establishes a connection to the existing areas within the house, but also connects directly to the home’s natural surroundings.

The details of the renovation have been carefully considered throughout the entire process. This ensures the cohesive integration of the addition with the existing architecture of the home.