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This beautiful home extension presented us with one of our favourite scenarios – transforming a period home to meet a modern lifestyle whilst respecting its’ period character.

This charming home is one of Brighton East’s many period homes in the Bayside area.

Fortunately, over the years, its various owners have cared for this very special property with respect and as a result, many of the original features have remained intact or have been lovingly restored.

When we first met with the current owners, the brief for their bayside house renovation was clear. They were determined to retain the period character of the home whilst introducing the home to modern functionalities

Our talented design team carefully developed exciting plans for a major ground floor extension at the back of the property, along with the addition of an expansive new first floor. The owners requested that the lead light windows they had so beautifully restored be a prominent feature in the renovation. Their extensive wine collection needed pride of place and they wanted more storage space out of their interior renovation.

Rustic Kitchen Meets Classic Design

The rustic exposed brick of the kitchen wall, a perfect nod to the original solid ‘bones’ of the home, is both timeless and quirky. Classic white kitchen cupboards offer an ideal contrast to the elegant dark marble countertop and robust stainless steel appliances.
white kitchen with brick walls

Creating Space For A Modern Family

To meet our clients’ desire for a modern and spacious family home, the capacity of the existing living area needed to be maximised. Achieving the goal of this living room renovation required careful negotiations with Council and Town Planning, as site coverage was already at a maximum. Additional area was found at the first floor level in a highly aesthetic design that met council requirements and client needs. The existing windows were increased in length and depth to create a stylish and comfortable light-filled room.
modern living area with large couches

A Stunning Bathroom Centrepiece

The ground floor bathroom remodel is a tribute to our design team. To ensure the beautiful stained glass window design remained a centrepiece, tiles were selected in a neutral shade of beige and laid from floor to wall, then complemented by a beige stone bench top. The finishing touch was a classic freestanding bathtub, which adds a simple and elegant silhouette.
bathroom with a bathtub and wash basin

Entertainment Area For The Whole Family

One of our favourite spaces in this stunning home is the deck extension. The wide, spacious timber deck, with an added step for easy access to the garden, seamlessly connects the rear of the house to the garden and offers a glorious retreat for the whole family to enjoy. This rear extension certainly invites relaxed afternoon entertaining.
deck extension of a modern house

Practical Wine storage

A wine cellar was built for the owners to store and display their enviable wine collection.
wine cellar filled with wines

Meeting the Lifestyle Needs of a Bayside Family

The final result – a beautifully appointed, five-bedroom bayside home with exceptional living space that caters perfectly for the lifestyle needs of a growing family. This carefully renovated home with its spacious extension is set to be enjoyed and admired for many years to come.

Looking for more reasons why an extension is worth the time and money? Click here to read about improving your home with an extension.
stairs and dining area
entertainment room with a large couch

Many period homes have a lot of memories, but not a lot of space. Extending your home can uncover its true potential and make it the perfect home for your lifestyle and the modern age.

Why Extend Your Period Home?

Extending period homes requires an expert who understands how to manipulate the old foundations and still keep the original or unique character. It is a bit more of a challenge, but the end result is worth it. Like any home extension, there are many reasons why you might benefit from adding onto your current house, such as:

You Love the House, but Need More Space

You have got a stunning home that is filled with character and classic beauty. However, if it’s too small for your growing family, you may need to consider an extension. The age of your home or its classic style shouldn’t deter you from getting what you want out of a house. Builders who are specialists dealing with old houses will be able to seamless renovate your home.

Increase the Resale Value

Extensions, while costly, will undoubtedly increase your home’s resale value, making it a very good investment. You are surely not the only homeowner in Melbourne to be charmed by a classic Edwardian finish or bold Victorian lattices. These houses, however, elegant and alluring, cannot always stand up to modern standards of living. Many homeowners fall for the classic facades of period houses, but the rest can all be changed to meet modern standards. Where you can’t renovate outwards, second storey extensions are bound to increase the value of your home.

By choosing a builder who has experience maintaining the character of a period home during renovations, you’ll get to keep the authenticity in home design. Add an appealing library or study that flows seamlessly with the Edwardian feel of the place, or perhaps a sunroom with a lounge to make it truly Victorian.