Stage one focused on refreshing the existing bungalow. The front steps and balcony were updated with ornate fretwork for a grand entrance, while dark timber and exposed rafters in the bedrooms were replaced with bright ceilings and period panelling. The chocolate brown engineered wood flooring in the hallway adds impact, guiding guests through a large, custom glazed cavity slider into the spacious rear extension.

The white-on-white open plan kitchen, dining, and living area is now the home’s centrepiece, featuring a dramatic double-gabled roofline with exposed rafters. Expansive skylights over the granite island, and triangular windows at each gable end, flood the space with natural light, while a built-in library, window seat, and feature lighting create a relaxed ambience. The v-groove panelled ceiling extends over the decking, offering seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the lawn and the new pool beyond. “The ceiling detailing was very challenging. It serves as a focal point from every angle in the living pavilions, so the fit, fixing, and finishing had to be precise,” explains Adam.

For the homeowners, the result is a comfortable haven year round. “Guests always feel very much at home, which is the ultimate compliment to the builders’ craftsmanship.”