If the family grows and the living space becomes too small, you don't necessarily have to buy a new house. If the house has a larger garden, you can opt for an extension. This allows the living space to be expanded and adapted to the needs of the residents. Architects Mick and Jules Moloney from Moloney Architects chose exactly this option by designing a wooden house extension for their own home in Australia. The house extension has a modern style and contrasts with the Victorian style of the original house.
This lovely blue-fronted Victorian home is located in Ballarat, Australia and is occupied by a family of five. Due to the changing needs of the large family, the architects decided to reduce the size of the garden area and create oneBuilding a house extension in the backyard. Despite the Victorian facade of the house, they designed a modern wooden extension that cannot be seen at all from the street side. The extension continues the roofline of the original house, thereby preserving its heritage.
Modern interior in white, black and gray
The wooden house extension is designed like a large living space that combines kitchen, dining room and living area in one. The white walls combined with wood create a feeling of warmth that contributes to the cozy atmosphere.
A gray upholstered sofa and gray carpet are chosen for the living room and fit perfectly into the bright interior. The garden side is designed with folding doors leading to the terrace and courtyard. When the weather is nice you can leave them open and enjoy natural ventilation.
For the kitchen, the designers chose matt black fronts made from a type of plywood. A wide shelf with houseplants directly above the kitchen adds a natural touch to the entire interior and significantly freshens it up.
In the living room there is an open shelf with built-in storage space for firewood. The fireplace can also be seen right next to it. There is a large mirror hanging on the wall, which makes the room appear larger and at the same time hides the television when it is not in use.
Located right next to the living areaa built-in window sill, which takes advantage of the natural light from the window. The area under the bench is designed as additional storage space, which is always beneficial for a large family.
The designers used a total of three different types of wood for the wooden house extension. The window frames and thatWooden beam ceilingare made of oak, the facade is made of cedar wood and the floor is made of eucalyptus wood.
When renovating the house, the designers also modernized one of the bathrooms. They combined white tiles with yellow accents and wooden bathroom furniture. The result – a light-flooded bathroom with a friendly design.
* a project byMoloney Architects
