St Mary’s Bay Renovation

Location: St Marys Bay, Auckland
Year completed: 2021
Service: Residential Electrical

Modernising electrical systems while preserving architectural charm transformed this beloved villa renovation into a more eco-friendly family home. Working alongside talented interior designers, the homeowners sought to honour their property’s heritage features while bringing 21st-century functionality.

We approached each room with care and consideration, ensuring modern convenience enhanced rather than overwhelmed the home’s traditional charm through thoughtful indoor lighting upgrades.

Strategic kitchen wiring enabled a much-needed lighting transformation. Task lighting was expertly positioned above work surfaces, while LED strip lighting created dramatic accent illumination behind the cooking area. The careful placement of circuits meant the kitchen could handle modern appliances without visible cable runs disrupting the heritage aesthetic.

Throughout the villa, outdated lighting gave way to energy-efficient LED solutions that maintained period-appropriate styling. Bathroom wiring upgrades included sophisticated mirror lighting and extractor fans, creating spa-like retreats within the original room’s layout.

This suite of electrical upgrades delivered both environmental benefits and enhanced liveability, proving that heritage homes can achieve modern energy efficiency without losing their character.