Renovations

Renovating your home is about more than updating finishes – it’s an opportunity to transform the way you live. At NM Design, we specialise in bespoke renovations across Auckland and New Zealand, from heritage homes and modern apartments to holiday homes and lifestyle retreats.

Our goal is to honour the character of your home while re-imagining it for modern living, ensuring every space feels timeless, functional, and uniquely yours.

Luxury high end bathroom in Auckland New Zealand with freestanding bath and reeded shower glass

Our Approach

Every renovation comes with its own opportunities and challenges. We work closely with you, and your builder or architect, to create a design that balances your lifestyle needs with the practicalities of an existing structure.

From re-planning layouts to designing kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces, we ensure that old and new flow together seamlessly. We also take care of every detail; finishes, furniture, lighting, and bespoke joinery , so your home feels cohesive, effortless, and deeply personal.

Our structured design programme means you’ll have clarity and confidence at every stage of your renovation journey. We specialise in luxury residential renovations across Auckland, managing the process with care and precision. By coordinating with trusted builders, trades, and suppliers, we ensure every element aligns with your design vision, budget, and timeline.

Whether you’re restoring a heritage villa or transforming a modern family home, our goal is to create spaces that are timeless, functional, and uniquely yours.

Side table and chair with gold drapes and art deco wallpaper

FAQ’s

Our focus is on whole-home and multi-room renovations, but we also take on specialist projects like kitchens, bathrooms and laundries where a bespoke approach is required.

Our structured process, detailed documentation and clear communication keep everything on track – design, budget and timeline. It’s what our clients value most.

We align the design with your budget from the beginning and provide detailed documentation at every stage. This transparency helps avoid surprises and keeps your renovation on track financially.

We can coordinate with builders, architects, engineers and council specialists who ensure all necessary building or resource consents are managed properly, taking the stress out of the process for you.

Laundry sink and benchtop in Coatesville home renovation

What our clients are saying…

Inner City Renovation

“I never would have thought to work with an interior designer. My husband suggested it and boy am I glad we did! Nicola is amazing as you will see from the pictures below She has such vision and thinks outside the box, but also works in with your vision making the process a fun and high value one. Nicola is well connected in terms of tradies and she is very fussy with their work (which I love by the way) as the workmanship is just beautiful. We love our new home! Full paint, carpet through out – wardrobe systems, air conditioning and 3 sparkly designer bathrooms – and our black ensuite with the wet room……out of this world! Hire Nicola – she is amazing!”

– Kim

Family Home Renovation

“We worked with Nicola to undertake a full renovation of our home, including all bathrooms, kitchen, flooring and internal colours. Nicola was professional, provided great options after listening to our tastes and preference and also was a perfectionist when it came time to implement the project. We relied a lot of her suggestions for making the house interesting and pushing outside our comfort zone. Nicola was always prompt with her communication and always on hand when I needed even the smallest piece of advice when it came down to the final implementation of her design. We also worked with tradespeople who were recommended by Nicola who were also fastidious and professional. All went to plan and when we had any little glitches (as you will always expect with any project of this size) they were fast to resolve and progress.“

– Nicola

Apartment Renovation

“Nicola worked with me on my inner city Penthouse project. She achieved a fantastic result with a real wow factor created for a reasonably conservative spend. Great to work with and understood just what I was looking for.”

– Maurice

You can also read our reviews on Houzz

Why Choose NM Design for your Renovation?

  • Over 23 years of award-winning renovation experience

  • Expertise in villa renovations, apartment transformations, and coastal retreats

  • Designs that respect heritage while embracing modern lifestyles

  • Bespoke interiors crafted to reflect your individuality

  • A proven, client-focused process that delivers clarity, confidence, and peace of mind

Oratia house renovation ensuite – luxury West Auckland interiors - tiled shower niches with LED lighting

Ready to Begin?

Every extraordinary home begins with a conversation. Whether you’re planning a new build, restoring a heritage villa, or seeking a complete interior transformation, NM Design is your partner for luxury interior design in Auckland.