Houzz Tour: a modern extension Raise an Edwardian weatherboard Home

Houzz Tour: a modern extension Raise an Edwardian weatherboard Home - Bill and Christine McCorkell bought their house in 2010 with the intention of renovating. Not only is the original home of Edwardian weatherboard undergone renovation ugly 1980s, the family of four (not including rabbits and lizards) needed the extra space. They decided to build an additional floor to accommodate additional bedrooms and a bathroom, but do not stop there. The transformation was vast: in front of the house has been left unchanged, but the rooms have been renovated and modified to bring the style of the house into the modern era while retaining the original features, such as high ceilings, ceiling roses and cornices. As you move further into the house, the space subtly moves to a more contemporary style with polished concrete floors and walls polished blocks.

with sustainable principles, form and function in mind, the McCorkells wanted to create a house of personality - one that was beautiful, elegant and playful all at once. "We love the ease and beauty of the house, especially the way it integrates the outside," Bill said.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Bill McCorkell, owner and director of architectural ArchiBlox Christine McCorkell, which manages the marketing of the business, children, Harriet and Sam George rabbit and Toby lizard
Location 7 km outside Melbourne, Australia
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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from the outer side street, the transformation goes almost unnoticed.

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From the back of the house, however, the transformation is clear, with a separate extension that contrasts with the original weatherboard. The rear garden efforts to capture the essence of the block with a park setting. "It is a surprise and quite the novelty, contrasting form built around, 'Bill said.

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inside-outside Seamless living is made with a layout that captures all opportunities for external views, either garden or on adjacent properties' roofs. Sliding windows open at the back, the optimal natural light, which also bounced off and warms the polished concrete floor.

Daybeds transform the kitchen from a workspace singular focus in a multipurpose area where the family can relax. "With the morning sun on your back, it is a very special place to read and have a cup of tea," says Bill.

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Bill and Christine designed many elements in the kitchen, with carpentry recessed for placement of these items in constant use. The Caesarstone black worktop, for example, a withdrawal, heavy plank of wood to be cut.

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Nestled in a corner corner pantry, which helps to hide everything else. Look up and you'll notice the inclination of the ceiling - it's because t its smart set-up uses the awkward space under the stairs.

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polished concrete floors in the dining room and kitchen are set against the walls of polished concrete blocks, which reinforces the idea that seamless connection inside-outside.

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The block walls are beyond the ceiling level and in an empty beyond the skylight that runs the length of the space. Natural light pours in, opening and softening the side of the house.

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The contrast ceiling is lined with staggered plywood; seals are highlighted with a black textile is recessed between the panels .

A dynamic piece of art by Ali McNabney Stevens complete concrete and wood in the room.

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From the outside , note the indented black lines in the grout concrete blocks and wood panels on the upper floor. This is a recurring theme throughout the house, also used in grouting tiles in the bathroom.

All design elements are consciously connected to each other, next to a provision that is fluid and functional. As the bill, "It integrates the order into what we all know as busy, crazy lives.

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outside side, you can see the fluid connection between the original house and the new extension.

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Despite the setting page open, living "compartment" style manages to create intimacy in these great open spaces. The kitchen, for example, flows to the dining room and separate living room, so no one will ever be "disconnected" but the layout also gives scope to get out of it. It is truly the best of both worlds. "We wanted to be able to withdraw the children and vice versa, but keep that connection and family interaction," Bill said.

Large windows open onto the barbecue area, and provide a beautiful green aspect of the sofa. Children like to use the family room to watch TV or play their Wii games.

Although the brick feature in this room creates interest, it is planned to turn it into a home later on the line.

Cockatoo box, Bonnie and Neil. pendant light, Lineare From space.

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the family room makes a statement away with this measure ArchiBlox clear plywood shelf filling, which can be seen through the large windows as you approach the entrance of the house. Simple but effective, "it makes a real feature and adds the finishing touch to our home," says Bill.

The complex shelf space makes room for family photos and arbitrary objects, while the books of color blocking adds a very effective design element. It is also a favorite of Bill characteristics in the house.

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The study includes versatile functionality with a design that is focused neither work nor leisure. Bill and Christine used mostly for work, the practice of music and meditation.

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There is a lot of carpentry built in this room from the light-filled plywood shelf, a study desk and shelves in the storage unit.

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an outer wall has the potential to close in space and make great window almost redundant, but a clever feature wall lattice manages to create the illusion of a distant scene. It opens not only space, it adds a quality quiet in the room, too.

The lattice wall function was part of the original house and was discovered only after the vines were reduced. "It's one of the reasons we have made such a big window - to be able to watch the network inside the house," Bill said.

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Just above the pantry area and the store, a staircase 1.2m wide leads you upstairs to a learning corridor "- a signature feature ArchiBlox - adjacent to two bedrooms and a bathroom baths.

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The "corridor learning 'makes the most of what would usually be an empty area and is personalized with the children toys. It also creates more space away from mom and dad, so that children do not always to retreat to their rooms during the search time alone.

'flow and functionality provides enhanced style living with all the spaces. Kids' areas, adult areas, areas of the family: there is a place for everything, Bill said.

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The compartment box the master bedroom is a dressing room, which provides the room with a fun wood functionality and flows through a beautiful room. "It is a great functional space that looks cool, too, says Bill. The box is constructed from Tasmanian oak.

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Sandi bed linen, country road.

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A wooden shelf is tactically positioned in the bathroom tiled in white, add warmth and texture to a monochromatic scheme. Aesop cream for hands and a candle Glasshouse break with a touch of orange.

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