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01 / 04 · Kitchen
Kitchen transformation.
A tighter, more functional layout with a brighter material palette and more considered circulation.
Plan a kitchen like thisRenovations, extensions & outdoor living.
The same registered oversight, compliance and craftsmanship we bring to a new home, applied to the home you already have.
Every renovation has its own character.
Just as with new builds, we've worked on renovations and extensions of many different scales, from single-room additions to whole-of-home transformations and outdoor living projects.
Every existing home has its own constraints: structure, heritage overlays, site access, and the daily life of the people living in it while work is underway.
We manage that complexity the same way we manage a new build: one point of accountability, clear communication, and a disciplined site from start to finish.
Recent renovations
Thoughtful changes, tailored to each home.
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02 / 04 · Facade & entry
Facade & entry update.
Balancing warmth, light and street presence while keeping the home grounded in its original character.
Plan a facade update
03 / 04 · Living room detail
From plain wall to a place to gather.
Starting with a simple, uninterrupted wall, this custom media feature brings the room together with a framed screen, softly lit display niches and a linear fireplace. A considered focal point that makes the most of the space without overwhelming it.
Plan a living room update
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04 / 04 · Kitchen & interior refresh
A warmer kitchen, connected to the life around it.
A dated kitchen gives way to warm timber cabinetry, a generous stone island and layered lighting. The refreshed finishes carry into the surrounding hall and living spaces, bringing a more cohesive feel to the heart of the home.
Plan a kitchen like thisWhat we cover
Eight ways we work with an existing home.
Tap any one to start a plan for it in the 3D renovation planner.
Kitchens
Timber cabinetry, stone islands, integrated appliances and layered lighting.
Bathrooms & ensuites
Freestanding baths, walk-in showers and full-height tiling.
Living & joinery
Media walls, fireplaces, display niches and built-in storage.
Extensions
Additional living space or bedrooms, designed to sit naturally with the existing home.
Second-storey additions
More room without giving up the garden.
Whole-home renovations
Reworking layout, structure and finishes throughout, coordinated end to end.
Facade & entry
Street presence, grounded in the home's original character.
Outdoor living
Alfresco areas, pools and landscaping integrated with the rest of the home.
The same process, scaled to your project.
An initial consultation at your home to understand the brief and the constraints of the existing building.
Then a planning stage covering permits, budget and programme, and a construction stage managed with the same site discipline and regular communication as any other HIA Homes project.
Thinking about renovating?
Tell us about your home and what you'd like it to become. We'll come to you for the first conversation.