Brunswick

A new single storey "industrial" house has now been completed in the heart of Brunswick. 

Although relatively small in size, this house provides the proud owners with all the space, storage and modern comforts anyone could need. The three bedrooms and two bathrooms are a testament to that. The beautiful polished spotted gum floor boards greet us as we enter the striking red front door and lead us to a large open planned kitchen, meals and family room at the rear of the house. A solid spotted gum timber staircase with steel balustrades takes us up to a very roomy attic. Along with wall to wall storage, this wonderful space upstairs not only gives the house a larger open feel, but also gives the owners another versatile and multi purpose room.

The ensuite and bathroom both have large walk in showers and beautiful large vanities. The main bathroom also has the added benefit of a deep and very comfortable free standing bath. Large floor tiles and floor to ceiling wall tiles add that extra touch of class whilst still maintaining the industrial theme.

Beautiful jarrah front and rear veranda's and a surprisingly spacious court yard add the finishing touches to this master piece.

Armadale

The clients wanted the existing part of the home to be completely restored to its original state, including the period fireplaces, cornices and skirting boards, and it was essential that everything in the home maintained its original integrity.

They also wanted to add an open-plan area at the back of the house for a kitchen, dining area and family room.  This area was to be designed and fitted with a contemporary aesthetic in mind, while maintaining a seamless transition between the front and back areas of the home. A second bathroom and laundry were included in the extension, both of which follow the contemporary but classic theme.

The kitchen, laundry and bathrooms feature two-pack cabinetry, Caeserstone benchtops and Miele appliances. The extension was designed to allow space for a back yard with a swimming pool, water feature, lawn area and surrounding trees and shrubs. Bi-fold doors open onto a wooden deck that allows ample space for entertaining and ties in with the interior, creating the illusion of more space. The use of polished spotted gum floorboards throughout the home also helps to tie it all together.  Grand Maison Constructions achieved this blend of old and new by maintaining constant open communication with the owners and sub-contractors. Making sure all involved had a clear idea of the final goal, the company ensured that the clients were extremely happy with the finished product. “There's nothing half so pleasant as coming home again.” Margaret Elizabeth Sangster

Geelong project

The clients at Buckley Falls Road Highton in Geelong wanted their 1999 home completely renovated as well as a 110m2 extension added to the rear.

The clear instruction was to maintain the original characteristics on the outside, whilst completely transforming the interior to a modern design.

The transition between the existing dwelling and the extension is seamless and gives the clients exactly what they set out to achieve.

A large rumpus room, central bathroom, separate powder room, new laundry, and two very spacious bedrooms with their own walk in robes, are all included in the new extension.

In the existing part of the house the beautifully appointed modern kitchen with a fully operational butler’s pantry, large family room and meals area all take in the northern aspect; with large stacker sliding doors opening onto a magnificent wooden deck.

At the front of the house, the  formal lounge room and master bedroom with a spectacularly fitted ensuite, give the Owners the chance to relax in comfort,  looking through the new double hung timber cedar windows across to a quiet public reserve.

The interior colours and finishes of the house was designed by “Krystal Sagona Interior Design”, and have been cleverly chosen to maintain a neutral theme with blends of dark and light throughout, further enhancing the beautiful feature tiling in all bathrooms and the quality cabinetry throughout.