Villas are distinctive-looking homes that started appearing in New Zealand in the late 19th century amid an influx of European visitors.
Traditionally, villas were assembled from native timber, while decorated verandas and small windows have been included as standard on villas built in subsequent decades.
However, despite the high ceilings and wide hallways of these properties, many of those still standing today can fail to meet modern tastes. If you are keen on renovating a villa in the NZ city of Auckland, we could manage the hands-on aspects for you. Here are some ideas worth considering for the project…
Add Both Shutters and Curtains
Doing so can insulate the home while also adding enchanting aesthetic flourishes to its interiors. If you really want to draw attention to your villa’s high ceilings, opt for floor-to-ceiling windows. That way, when people visit, their eyes will naturally be drawn up towards the ceiling as they admire the fabric.
Apply Some Wallpaper
Too much wallpaper in a villa could overly distract from other wall treatments that are very much part and parcel of the trademark villa style. For example, perhaps some of your villa’s walls are covered with timber panelling or have been left clean and white?
So, you could strike the right balance by wallpapering just one wall and subsequently taking inspiration from its colours for other parts of the room, like its furniture and window coverings.
Restore ‘Classic’ Villa Features
This strategy can really pay off later down the line, when you want to sell the property and fetch the highest possible price for it.
Many villas come with decorative porches worth revitalising, while you might want to sand down or varnish hardwood flooring as you see fit. Another option is to stain the floorboards in a new colour, such as one that comes across as though it has always been a natural part of the house.
Of course, if you are intent on renovating a villa in NZ’s most populous city, Auckland, you could contact us for our advice beforehand. You can call us on 027 325 4191 — and request a quote for villa renovation work we would be happy to do for you.