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Showroom: B1/59 Apollo Drive, 
Albany, North Shore, Auckland

Exciting and practical designs

from an experienced interior architect 


Lifestyle Kitchens & Bathrooms carries out exquisite kitchen renovations, luxury bathroom renovations and a range of storage and interior projects predominantly across Auckland and the North Shore.

We take a holistic approach to design - looking at all the practical aspects of the space that you are wanting to improve, such as lighting and configuration. We particularly take the lifestyle of the occupants into consideration - for example whether you are a family, retired, social or not social, whether you love entertaining, or want to create your own personal retreat.

When you choose us as your renovation specialists, we manage the entire project from initial design and project planning, through to construction and completion. We make sure your project is completed according to plan, on time, and on budget. We know how busy your life is and how important it is that a renovation goes quickly and smoothly. Our job is to make it easy for you.


Meet the team at

Lifestyle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Lifestyle Kitchens & Bathrooms owners Surita Nel and Gael McDonald looking very happily towards the cameraLifestyle Kitchens & Bathrooms owners Surita Nel and Gael McDonald looking very happily towards the camera

Lifestyle Kitchens & Bathrooms is a New Zealand, women owned business established by Surita Nel and Gael McDonald. 

Surita has been a designer, primarily of kitchens, for 17 years and has received a number of awards. As an award-winning designer and a qualified interior architect, she gets her clients’ vision and can translate it into reality. She has been receiving a large number of referrals so setting up her own business and showroom to better serve her clients was a logical next step.

Gael is a successful business woman. She had such an amazing experience as a client of Surita's that she wants to share it with others. Gael loves helping people make informed decisions, seeing the projects come to life, following through with attention to detail, and the excitement the results bring to clients.

Heather Stembridge - Showroom Consultant & Customer Support at Lifestyle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Heather Stembridge
Show Room Consultant/Customer Support

Pieter Nel - Senior Builder at Lifestyle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Pieter Nel
Senior Builder

What's unique about us?


We personalise
Everyone's house is different and every client is different. The reasons differ for why people are wanting to improve their home, and what their motivations are for initiating these projects. Some people have put up with what they have had for years and now are eager to make those changes they have always wanted. Other clients want to make enhancements to improve the value of their property,  or are looking to translate their creativity into something really special in their home. Your project is unique to you. 

We have award winning design expertise
Surita Nel, our senior designer, has been producing great outcomes in the industry for a number of years and has been recognised for her beautiful designs. So you get the benefit of that wealth of knowledge and experience for your own projects. You will be inspired. 

We pay attention to detail
Surita is also a qualified architect and has that professional eye for detail which is so important when it comes to designing, planning, manufacturing and installing all the key components that go into a successful renovation. 

We are supportive
You may have been looking around for ages and know exactly what you want or alternatively you may really appreciate some hand holding during the process as you make decisions around what you want to achieve. We help by providing you with options, our experience of products we have used before in other projects, and insight into recent trends. Ask as many questions as you like as we are happy to support you in the process.

We are conscious of costs
We are aware that renovations can be significant investments that will add value to your home. The question that everybody wants to know is what will it cost and this will depend on many factors such as; what is the size of the area, how much work is required, what style you prefer, and what appliances and features you like.  The good news is that we are flexible with your changes, and there is always the ability to trade-off between aspects of your project. We provide regular costings so changes can be made to fit the budget that you are comfortable with.

Want to get started? Contact us for an obligation-free consultation about your renovation project.


Beautiful kitchens and bathrooms intentionally designed to suit your lifestyle