Many older homes lack the open living spaces and easy access to outdoor living areas that newer homes provide. Renovating can provide these elements while either sensitively retaining period features or refreshing and updating the look of your home.
Renovating or extending your existing home can be a cost-effective alternative to moving house.
Project 6003 – Safety Beach
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Situated just metres from the new Martha Cove marine development at Safety Beach, this 1970's 2-storey beach shack has undergone a complete transformation resulting in a fresh, airy home.
The upstairs parent’s area with living, bathroom and bedroom, has been re-roofed to provide lofty ceiling and highlight windows to capture sea breezes. Expansive glass areas and covered pergolas take in exceptional views of the new marina and through to the sea. Downstairs is given over to the children’s den, TV room and bedrooms.
The beach-house feel of this home has been retained and updated.
Project 5007 - Kew
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Located in the highly desired eastern suburbs, this contemporary renovation has turned a tired-looking 1970’s house into an enviable residence.
The living areas have been completely renovated with a mix of redgum and polished white grano-concrete flooring opening via café doors onto extensive poolside entertainment areas.
Upstairs, bedrooms open onto decks with city views.
Project 0322 - Camberwell
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Whether you wish to carry out a period renovation simply because you like the style, or because of local council heritage requirements, we can provide you with design solutions to fit your particular home.
Located in highly sought-after Camberwell, this period home was once the Barry Humphries family residence.
The renovation has retained the art deco style, featuring wrought-iron central stair, art deco ceiling motifs and cornices, and wide eaves, all protected by a heritage overlay. A new kitchen, family/meals area and upstairs bedroom have been added in the same style.
The result is a beautiful period home with all the features you expect to find in any new home.
Project 4116 - Seaford
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The owners of this property wanted to extend and update their home, giving themselves easier access to their garden, a more open plan living area and an updated overall look. The existing plan has, for the main part, been retained, so although it looks like a completely new house, there has been suprisingly little structural change.
Due to the lie of the land, the front entrance is not at ground level, so the original outdoor steps have been enclosed in a turret, giving a dramatic first impression. The carport has been extended and a workshop added.
At the rear, the existing kitchen and laundry have been renovated and a large family room with clerestorey windows added. A new roof, contemporary colours and a rendered finish combine to give a fresh new look.