Houzz Tour: An Australian Period property becomes a bright, warm home - As is typical of many homes built in the 100s, this former Edwardian house in the Melbourne suburb of Elwood was cold, dark and ineffective. Elena Preston Lane architectural firm of Low remembers having the first meetings with the owners in what was once their cold dark dining "We kept our heavy winter coats, 'Elena laughed. "They lived in a house with almost no heating during winter so this was obviously a priority in the new works. In addition to adding a bit of hydronic heating very welcome, the renovation has maintained and enhanced existing historic features of the house and added 230 square meters which made use of the space on the existing roof lying in the back garden. The result? A warm and bright family home that connects to the outside without compromising privacy - a two-storey block of units bordering the south block. The owners were passionate and engaged in the design process from day one, "says Elena. "It was to be a long term home to meet the family growth needs.’
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here a couple, their two son and a Jack Russell
Location Melbourne, Australia
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
This house in 5 words warm, honest, bright, compact texture
When you enter the house, it looks like any other on the street - but with a new coat of white paint and polished wooden floors. You almost do not know that the house was completely renovated ahead, "says Elena. "Even once you step inside, it is not until you put at the end of the hallway you start to get a glimpse of what lies beyond."
Who lives here a couple, their two son and a Jack Russell
Location Melbourne, Australia
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
This house in 5 words warm, honest, bright, compact texture
When you enter the house, it looks like any other on the street - but with a new coat of white paint and polished wooden floors. You almost do not know that the house was completely renovated ahead, "says Elena. "Even once you step inside, it is not until you put at the end of the hallway you start to get a glimpse of what lies beyond."
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Continue inside and the house opens onto a spacious and contemporary extension that seamlessly blends old and new.
instead of cover and hide old parts of the house, Elena said their approach was one of honesty, revealing and making a function of them.
'This honesty the original elements of the house door with the new kitchen where the original rear brick wall of the house is again exposed the new kitchen '.
A large door carefully concealed is the basis of the brightly colored teal carpet stairs between the new living area of the old.
Carpet on the stairs, Aegean T614 Tretford goat hair.
instead of cover and hide old parts of the house, Elena said their approach was one of honesty, revealing and making a function of them.
'This honesty the original elements of the house door with the new kitchen where the original rear brick wall of the house is again exposed the new kitchen '.
A large door carefully concealed is the basis of the brightly colored teal carpet stairs between the new living area of the old.
Carpet on the stairs, Aegean T614 Tretford goat hair.
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polished concrete slab for new living spaces integrated hydronic heating, which together with the wood burning fireplace, provides comfortable space heating.
Before photo
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existing sloping roofline provided a clue to solve the challenge of hosting the next level, which was home to two bedrooms, children's playroom and a family bathroom with a minimal footprint.
'Luckily, the original house, even if it was not terrible to live, had some fantastic character period features and huge potential for addition and expansion, "says Elena.
'Luckily, the original house, even if it was not terrible to live, had some fantastic character period features and huge potential for addition and expansion, "says Elena.
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spaces in the new extension are both open and private in same time. Two sliding doors separate and allow connections to the study room and utility of the new living area. Much hidden revolving door offers the possibility to close the living space from the rest of the house.
frame Steel doors are located at each end to create a strong visual link between the new and existing outdoor spaces.
frame Steel doors are located at each end to create a strong visual link between the new and existing outdoor spaces.
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carpentry in the new open plan lounge serves insertions that organize the views and spaces as you move around the house, says Elena. The chimney three sides glazed black brick acts as a separator between the living areas and dining room, for example, while accentuating the drama between textures and materials.
shiny black bricks, Euroa Clay products. Three chimney sides Cheminées Philippe.
shiny black bricks, Euroa Clay products. Three chimney sides Cheminées Philippe.
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a wooden seat in the new area of life is below a series of four doors steel windows. When the windows are open, there is a welcoming flow between inside and outside, which is a great place to relax.
Bench, Architectural Woodform.
Bench, Architectural Woodform.
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the kitchen has a stainless steel work surface on one side, and Montmartre stone island worktop SMG stone on the other. laminate cabinets "Graphite Black" City bench modernize the look. Homeowners owners already owned copper suspensions.
Before Photo
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this was the kitchen before processing - this cooking experience must be for now different family
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the kitchen, dining room and living room are minimalist in design, but many interest and dimensional texture. A s suspending Y Christopher Boots floats above the dining table, while copper hanging lamps separate cooking in its own zone.
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butler pantry, located behind the kitchen houses the fridge and plenty of open shelves for easy access to supplies. a second sink and a dishwasher makes the cleaning very easy ... and keeps clutter out of sight when guests come.
Carpentry, 'Bluegrass 413' of Laminex. Worktop, "Charcoal 461 'of Laminex. backsplash tiles, 100x300 polished ceramic white 'MB08002' National Tiles.
Carpentry, 'Bluegrass 413' of Laminex. Worktop, "Charcoal 461 'of Laminex. backsplash tiles, 100x300 polished ceramic white 'MB08002' National Tiles.
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the fabric of the existing house was adapted respectfully in the new extension - you can see the original exterior wall here.
"The original painted brick on the east side of the house are exposed and sandblasted to create a threshold between the old and the new, and allow the clearly occupying the difference between the two, "says Elena.
Explore the beauty of bare brick
"The original painted brick on the east side of the house are exposed and sandblasted to create a threshold between the old and the new, and allow the clearly occupying the difference between the two, "says Elena.
Explore the beauty of bare brick
Before Photo
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rear roof extension to the existing shed has been chosen to host a new study and utility room , shown in the image above. This is what the painted exterior walls looked like before they were sanded to expose the original brick red.
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textured glass bottom pane of an existing window now looks like the study, providing a clue to the former while allowing natural light through the clear glass top.
On the ground floor of a skylight was inserted into the locker room to bring light in the center of the floor plan. shiny black tiles and flooring bluestone provided a fatty elevator to the existing bathroom without feeling quite modern, says Elena. The black tiles have black grout for a more solid look.
tiles, National Tiles. floor tiles, Eco Outdoor. Sink, Pozzi Ginori. Shower Mixer Reece.
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On the ground floor of a skylight was inserted into the locker room to bring light in the center of the floor plan. shiny black tiles and flooring bluestone provided a fatty elevator to the existing bathroom without feeling quite modern, says Elena. The black tiles have black grout for a more solid look.
tiles, National Tiles. floor tiles, Eco Outdoor. Sink, Pozzi Ginori. Shower Mixer Reece.
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Externally, a concrete brick wall expanding to the southern boundary, along with a roof top overlooking strategically placed north provides a visual barrier of the neighboring block of two-story units, which previously faced the back garden
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internally, this exposed wall serves as a canvas texture background illustrations for hanging and connecting new living spaces in the extension of the open plan.
Brickwork, 'Pearl Grey' by Boral. Creation David Bromley.
Brickwork, 'Pearl Grey' by Boral. Creation David Bromley.
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the biggest challenge of the project was reached equilibrium between addressing expectations owner while being sensitive to neighbors, not to mention having to also meet the regulations of the Council.
The architects had to submit a report request and consent process with the Council and negotiated with neighbors. "Studies of the shadows and calculations must be provided to prove that the increase eclipsing their private open space was minimal and the resulting design will take into account their equipment as well as our client memory," says Elena.
The architects had to submit a report request and consent process with the Council and negotiated with neighbors. "Studies of the shadows and calculations must be provided to prove that the increase eclipsing their private open space was minimal and the resulting design will take into account their equipment as well as our client memory," says Elena.
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in the bathroom, white subway tile with dark grout offer a striking contrast against the blue stone floor. "Subway tiles give a contemporary touch, especially with the dark grout, but also refers to the old," says Elena.
wall tiles, National Tiles. Tiles, Eco Outdoor. Sink, rail and legs, Pozzi-Ginori. Taps Reece.
wall tiles, National Tiles. Tiles, Eco Outdoor. Sink, rail and legs, Pozzi-Ginori. Taps Reece.
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master bedroom, bathroom, formal living room, guest room, guest bathroom and pantry are located in the original part of the house. The kitchen, office / laundry room, dining room and living room are on the ground floor of the extension.
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has the floor, the boys each have their own room and a bathroom to share and play.
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the large space of the existing roof of the original part of the house was adapted to accommodate the children's area. "The higher level of volume of the new extension is kept to a minimum to ensure human scale at ground level as well as having no visual impact from the street," says Elena.
orange mural, Taubmans. W alls and ceiling painting, " Vivid White PW1H9 'of Dulux.
orange mural, Taubmans. W alls and ceiling painting, " Vivid White PW1H9 'of Dulux.
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operable skylights sit within the existing roof to provide natural light and ventilation in the rooms upstairs. The angled roof lines and modest heights are complemented with touches of bright colors of paint, offering playful spaces for these children, "says Elena.
mural, 'P32.G9 Submersible' of Dulux.
mural, 'P32.G9 Submersible' of Dulux.
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in the children's bathroom, color peacock door echoes the color of the woodwork inside, and provides another burst of color on bright white walls and ceilings in addition to the floor. The same polished white ceramic wall tiles and floor tiles bluestone used in the bathroom and guest toilet reappear here, and Pozzi-Ginori sink is the same as the bathroom. The repetition of certain elements throughout a home is a smart way to unify the various spaces into a harmonious whole.
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