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Client Vision: Updating a Dated Tudor Style Home

Our homeowner approached us with a clear vision: to modernize her dated Tudor-style house. The existing exterior featured fibrecement board and timber painted in contrasting colors, a look she found unappealing. She desired a more harmonious and contemporary appearance that would enhance the home's street appeal.

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Transforming a Farmhouse Kitchen: A Renovation Journey

At Creating Homes Ltd., we believe every kitchen should reflect its homeowners' unique style while being highly functional and welcoming. Recently, we had the privilege of transforming a dated, cramped kitchen in a charming old farmhouse into a spacious, modern haven. Here's how we turned this kitchen from a problem area into the heart of the home.

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Transforming an Unloved Driveway

We recently completed a project that brought new life to a client’s property by upgrading their driveway area and giving their home’s exterior a fresh look. The project focused on turning an unused and neglected space into a functional parking area and rejuvenating the home’s batten and board cladding for a renewed appearance.

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Quick Garden Makeover: Transforming Your Outdoor Space

Looking to refresh your garden without taking on a massive landscaping project? A quick garden makeover can make a big difference, enhancing beauty, functionality, and enjoyment. Recently, we tackled a garden makeover with some strategic updates, from improving drainage to replanting, and even revitalizing the lawn. Here’s a rundown of what we did to breathe new life into the space.

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A Fresh Start: How We Modernized a Bathroom for Comfort, Style, and Ease of Use

This bathroom renovation was all about making life easier while adding a touch of modern elegance. By replacing the unused spa bath, installing a more accessible toilet, upgrading to easy-clean vinyl flooring, and maximizing storage with a mirrored cabinet, we created a space that not only looks great but is also practical for the client’s lifestyle.

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Replacing a Pine Deck and Solving long term Drainage Issues

Recently, the Creating Homes team tackled a deck renovation where we replaced worn-out pine decking with beautiful, durable Kwila timber. In addition to upgrading the deck, we addressed an issue that had been causing long-term damage: the lack of a gutter system on the veranda. Here’s how we solved these problems and gave this deck a fresh start.

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Solving a Leaky Shower - Our Recent Shower Repair Project

When you’re dealing with a leaky shower, it’s not just a nuisance; it can lead to serious damage over time. Water damage in your bathroom can cause mold, rot, and structural issues that will only worsen if left unchecked. We recently completed a shower renovation for a client who faced exactly this issue – a leak that caused damage to flooring in an adjacent hallway. Here's how we addressed the problem and transformed their shower updated and leak-free space.

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A fantastic Kitchen transformation using our expert renovation services

Your kitchen is the heart of your home—a space where meals are crafted, memories are made, and family and friends gather. With this kitchen no longer meeting their needs or reflecting our clients style, it was time for a transformation with the help of our expert kitchen renovation team.

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En-suite revitalized and modernized

An outdated and weary bathroom underwent a much-needed makeover to refresh its fixtures and fittings, while also introducing easy-to-clean wall surfaces

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