Timber-clad lounge addition with corner window beneath a mature tree

Grounded

Set in an established, leafy Canberra suburb, this charming home has been revived and reconfigured for contemporary living. Primary living areas now bask in warm northern light, with views extending into the garden.

A new lounge room steps down to an exposed concrete slab, nestling beneath the canopy of an established tree. Timber windows, revitalised hardwood flooring and hydronic heating bring warmth through Canberra’s cold winters.

Timber window frame with a polished concrete slab floor in sunlight

Cream kitchen drawers with timber flooring

Kitchen with white stone island benchtop, green tile splashback, timber overhead lights and cupboards

Hand opening a sliding kitchen window onto a deck area

Kitchen with green tile splashback and walk-in pantry beyond

Walk-in pantry with open shelving and green tile splashback

Hand opening a green kitchen drawer below a stone white benchtop

The kitchen becomes the heart of the home, complete with a generous walk-in pantry and a servery window opening onto an existing deck.

Before / After

Before

After

Terracotta bathroom with floating timber vanity

Shower with white and brown square tiles

Close up shot of vertical timber cladding and timber window

Yellow front entrance door with eucalypt pattern perforated screening

Corner timber window set into vertical timber cladding

vertical timber cladding and timber window

Externally, recycled timber battens wrap the extension, while a perforated screen and lightweight awning define a distinct new threshold. Age-in-place upgrades to the bathroom and the inclusion of a ground floor bedroom ensure the home supports its residents through all stages of life.