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After a decade of living in this Melbourne character home, its owners Maria and Troy McGlone decided it was time to renovate to suit the demands of their growing family. The ultimate aim was to make the home more suitable during their kids’ teenage years and beyond and the result is a stunning architectural space that is truly a forever …
To say the ‘Real Reno’ stories are some of the most popular on the site would be an understatement. Whether looking for design inspiration or simply a bit of old-fashion voyeurism, there’s nothing quite like getting inside a fabulous home. From a clever 1980’s apartment overhaul in Melbourne to the wildly popular Palm Springs inspired ‘Bilinga …
Aptly titled ‘Timberland’ this timber-heavy renovation is the work of sw-architects’ Sally Wilson. Her own home, the project saw her design and build an open plan extension to add to the rear of her original 1898 sandstone cottage in Adelaide. “The brief was one I've seen often – a growing family needing more living space, new wet areas and …
Located in the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Elsternwick, this house is home to Pilates teacher and first-time renovator Steph Hegerty, her husband, two young children and beloved dog. “My husband and I had always wanted to renovate a Victorian or Edwardian home and when we saw this house, it was hard to see its Victorian features, but we saw the …
When you’re a leading light on the Australian landscape scene, it makes sense that greenery is the hallmark of your home. Located in the Perth seaside suburb of Scarborough, this recently renovated home houses exterior stylist and landscaper Ascher Smith, her husband Dylan and their two young sons Hudson and Parker. “The design brief to our …
Former Block luminaries and twins Alisa and Lysandra have been busy of late working on a gorgeous renovation and extension in the Melbourne suburb of Albert Park. Set over three levels, this 1890 Victorian terrace straddles the line between old and new with aplomb. “We wanted to pay homage to the era of the home whilst introducing a …
You could call it the Grand Designs effect but the modernist inspired countryside abode (with ample glazing) is right up there on my 'dream home' list. And it seems it was for Victoria’s Steve and Donna Bright too when they built Ashford House. “We wanted to incorporate floor-to-ceiling windows that could run seamlessly along the length of the …
Home to a young Sydney couple, this Drummoyne apartment underwent a makeover recently by the team at Integriti Projects in a process that took seven months. “The overall aim was to create more space and light and inject some Scandinavian style,” says Integriti Projects design coordinator Tiffany Booke, who has created a timeless monochromatic …
Located in Mooloolaba, in the heart of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, this average suburban home got a serious makeover recently by the team at Black and White Projects, making it fit for sale. “The home is located minutes from the beach and situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. The house was a long term rental in need of a renovation and we …
Built atop just 173 square metres of land, this North Perth home, affectionately titled ‘The Dollhouse 2.0’ is proof that bigger isn’t always better. The home’s owners and architects Jakub and Laura Chruscinski decided to eschew the wide open spaces of more far-flung suburbs and stay living in the city when looking to expand their …
