b'magicmakeoverThis Kingsland kitchen perfectly balances classic and modern villa styles, It. Was. Major.Heritage renaissanceI nteriordesignerandpropertyexpertJessicaDriverandher husbandThomasWardareexperiencedhandsathouse renovations, but even so, the makeover of what was then their home in Kingsland, Auckland, was a huge project.The couple, who own their own property business I Am Developer, bought the original villa mid-lockdown. Having been a rental for many years it was in a fairly sorry state. Think Dunedin student flatAbove top: Creamy Resene Albescent White walls trimmed in but worse, Jessica says. Resene Thorndon Cream with Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream add Undaunted, the couple took on a major makeover, at the centre ofwarm contrast to the bright white cabinetry in Resene Alabaster. which was a fully redesigned kitchen, extended to include a newResene Gull Grey on the island was chosen to reflect subtle grey walk-in scullery and laundry and connected to a beautiful open-plannotes in the adjacent fireplace. living area. The spaces are divided by a stunning modern fireplace,Above: Jessica says her and Thomas design aesthetic is influenced the feature of which is a curved finish, designed to mirror the shapeby a lot of different eras and styles, all of which they take elements of the bespoke kitchen island. from and combine to create a balanced look. The bespoke curvedWe opted for different shades of white and cream that wouldfireplace, painted in Resene Albescent White, also houses a small allow the heritage panelling and features to be the main focus andinset bar. The kitchen island is painted in Resene Gull Grey and the stand out. Old villas tend to be dark and cold and we wanted toceiling is in Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream.eradicate that and give it a modern makeover that ties in with theReseneResene new extension. Albescent White Alabaster44'