The Brunswick West House might be located in Brunswick West, Victoria, Australia, but it’s a California bungalow that had been in need of an intervention. Taylor Knights was hired to take on the job, which consisted of a small renovation and modern addition that reestablished a connection between the home and the garden.
Instead of reconfiguring the original home at a high cost, they created a new entryway from an ivy-lined pathway. This plan separated the home into two halves with the original part being used as the private area, while the new addition hosts the public activities.
The addition features three brick walls painted white that are paired with dark stained wooden ceilings for a modern yet cozy contrast. Little nooks were formed offering places to sit and relax or spend time with family. Eaves were built to help block the summer sun while allowing the light to pass through during the winter months.
The kitchen combines black lower cabinets with natural wood faced cabinets above, that are kept well-lit from a skylight.
Styling by Ruth Welsby.
Photos by Tom Blachford.

3 Comments
Peter Storms on 06.06.2018 at 10:22 AM
Can you please provide at least one before photo on renovation stories? It would be really helpful for understanding the designer’s vision that got them from what was to what is.
Thanks!
Gin on 06.06.2018 at 20:33 PM
Love the lightings used in this renovation and the combination of black with wood and scandinavian touches. Would have used a different design for the kitchen floor though.
Robel on 06.07.2018 at 09:01 AM
Love the green Terrazzo!
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