Sometimes, an extension that simply extends on from the existing home isn’t necessarily the best use of space. The gem of a home renovation could actually be utilising an unused area in a new function, such as the unused balcony above…
6 Tips on How to Style a Small Apartment
I’ve just completed the renovation and interior decoration of my 2 bedroom Art Deco apartment in Armadale. When renovating and styling apartments, you’re often dealing with smaller spaces. The challenge that I set myself was to maximise my compact layout…
The Split House | FIGR Architecture
Many old homes in Melbourne that get renovated with a modern twist are sure to have a show stopping aesthetic. These include period homes that are given quirky or modern additions and extensions. The Split House by FIGR Architecture definitely falls…
Glen Iris Project | Maitland Street Interiors
We’re always excited to learn about period home makeovers. It intrigues us how designers would transform an old home into a stylish modern abode whilst keeping some of its architectural history intact. Aside from preserving some original details, how do you…
Armadale 4 | Pleysier Perkins Architects
After an adventurous journey with complicated twists and turns, Armadale 4 or ‘the Eagle’s Nest’ as affectionately called by the client, has risen in its three-storey glory. Perched on the rooftops of Armadale, an inner suburb of Melbourne, this home…
Rennie Street Thornbury | Architect Hewson
The Rennie Street house is a beautiful renovation of a 1920s Californian bungalow situated in Thornbury, Victoria. The newly converted home was designed by the team at Architect Hewson who set out to create a design that complemented the existing bungalow architecture…
Holroyd House | Foomann Architects
Every now and then you come across houses that you can immediately imagine yourself living in and this light drenched, welcoming home is definitely one of them. The Holroyd House was designed by Foomann Architects. This home is clearly functional and its design…
Harold Street | Nest Architects
They say that first impressions make a lasting impression and this home definitely made a mark on us. Nest Architects were the team behind the modern extension of the Harold Street House. They wanted to bring a timeless aesthetic to…
Light Saw House | Zen Architects
Light Saw House by Zen Architects explores new possibilities in an old residential territory that has been owned for a short while but was left uninhabited for fifteen years. No scary stories here, just a delightful renovation narrative that can…
Barcelona Apartment | Colombo and Serboli Architecture
Located in the oldest part of Barcelona in the neighbourhood known as Born, this apartment has undergone a complete overhaul, transforming the drab property into a bright and vibrant home. The owner, a young woman working in fashion, required a vibrant flat with plenty of light…
