Want a home that feels more connected? An open-plan renovation can bring your kitchen, dining, and living areas together, making it easier to spend time with family, entertain guests, and move through your home.

At Refresh Renovations Hawke’s Bay, we help homeowners rethink layouts that no longer work for them. Whether you want to open up a closed-off kitchen or create one generous living space, your local Renovation Consultant can guide the project from the first design ideas through to the finished build.

Make better use of the space you already have

Creating an open-plan home involves more than removing a wall. The layout still needs practical places to cook, eat, relax, and store everyday essentials. Lighting, flooring, and the connection to outdoor areas can also make a big difference to how the finished space feels.

Your renovation might include:

• Opening up the kitchen to the dining or living area
• Removing or changing internal walls, where practical
• Reworking the kitchen layout or adding an island
• Creating clearer connections between living and outdoor spaces
• Updating flooring, lighting, and finishes across adjoining rooms
• Adding storage to keep the space functional and uncluttered

Can a wall be removed to create an open-plan layout?

Often, yes, but the answer depends on your home. A wall may be load-bearing or contain electrical, plumbing, or other services. The team will assess what’s involved, plan any required structural work, and help coordinate the appropriate design, trades, and consent steps before building begins.

Why choose Refresh Renovations Hawke’s Bay?

An open-plan renovation can involve several trades and decisions that need to happen in the right order. With Refresh, you have a local Renovation Consultant as your main point of contact. They’ll work with you to understand your goals and budget, then manage the design and build process.

From Napier and Hastings to Havelock North and the wider Hawke’s Bay region, the aim is to create a space that suits both your home and the way you live in it.

Start planning your open-plan renovation

If your current layout feels cramped or disconnected, let’s explore what’s possible. Get in touch with Refresh Renovations Hawke’s Bay to arrange a consultation and talk through your ideas.