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tects turned it Craig Steere Archi the same home bones and when it was hardly believe , but it had good have been dated beach house, the owners could a warm, casual The cottage may combine to offer “The finishes lock-up-and-leave to this suburban light now spills orary beach feel into an elegant, but contemp where natural
expert advice How renovations can be a sound investment
facade, ly dark ’90s north that were previous result. He retreat,” she says. of an original it is a fantastic into living spaces SING the shell lease Craig Steere “Our client thinks has a fresh new and uninviting.” bathroom to Cottesloe cottage, though the house wanted a larger advanta ge of same house.” he feels as The owner also believe it’s the combination Archite cts took e location to n of life and can’t robe and ensuite Alyesha Anderso the iconic beachsid and luxurious replace the -inspired Australian Institute of this modern previously had. entrant in the ates a Japanese inspire the look re Awards, incorpor This home is an ensuite “The that looks over ✱ WA Chapter Architectu renovation. to represent Alterations & Architects 2012 is a hot spring, re – Houses – feature to of onsen, which was also intended “The design pool and water Residential Architectu shelter from to plunge ed says. structure e a stone-til d,” Kellie Additions category. a strong, defensiv from the nearby revamped courtyar big role at the elegantly blowing direct also plays a winter storms architectural abode Steere’s and Craig The stylish ing guests coastline,” says n. gs and entertain Kellie McGiver family gatherin was opened up practice manager had become the dining room were existing dwelling for this reason ural features “The client’s modern, lowselection of architect wanted a clean, sed and a dated and he his Perth-ba solution for incorporated. is the front ing of these maintenance cost and time without the The most captivat designed with weekend home which has been and rebuilding. pavilion space, can sit back associated with of the existing where guests of the solid shell built-in seats and “And because le to revamp street level relax with a cuppa. was preferab residence, it property is below with a rather than rebuild.” This part of the house designed the been designed recycle has project was cleverly a sense of and the pavilion and-leave As a result, the ceiling, evoking for a lock-upthe street, generous raking imposing on around the concept grandeur without beach house. , and at the g to Kellie. existing design concept the accordin the to Integral structure was serves to disguise by “The form also owner, the new to the cottage request of the the house and giving new life hipped roof, more light into ural identity the living built to bring a new architect providing it with streetscape,” connection between increase the bly within the that sits comforta outdoors. the existing areas and the by removing s and finishes k she says. “This was achieved natural material existing brickwor Kellie says the add to the cutting back m-framed french doors, used in the revamp that have been new, larger aluminiu and inserting of the house. nature says. Kellie is on the tactile glass sliders,” this is most effective “An area where
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my style A pool house breathes new life into this Floreat home
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at home This architectural dwelling is a photographer’s dream
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most wanted Paints and textures to freshen your home
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renovations & extensions Our special feature with awe-inspiring additions and alterations begins here
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renovations & extensions Green-Shore Builders helps to create an entertainer’s delight
HOME editor Arylene Westlake 9326 9451 email: westlakea@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au
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renovations & extensions Summit Home Improvements’ Brian Stanley lets us into his newly transformed abode
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renovations & extensions Australian Renovation Group gives renovators a professional boost
our cover A renovation of a 1920s home in North Perth by Chindarsi Architects. Photographer: Emma Van Dordrecht, f22 Photography
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renovations & extensions Western Cabinets designs a kitchen with a view
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Laura Ashley wallpaper
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renovations & extensions Dale Alcock Home Improvement rebuilds a family home in Nedlands
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This week we look at some of the state’s most innovative alterations and additions, from a Gidgegannup homestead’s new party space on Page 22, to a stunning Cottesloe property with its own hot spring bath on Page 32. On Page 10, learn how to make sure that your dream renovation is also a sound investment, and we help you choose a builder for your next home improvement project on Page 18. And if you simply need some ideas to liven up your interiors, head straight to page 30 for some gorgeous wallpapers that wow.
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redecorating Innovative wall coverings to spruce up your interiors
Elegant designs with individual appeal.
renovations & extensions This Cottesloe home is now a luxury retreat
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shop front Masters Home Improvement makes waves in WA
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gardening Trevor Cochrane’s spring-flowering favourites
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photo finish Million Dollar Makeovers’ CEO Sasha deBretton shows us her favourites
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