Timber Screens and an Open Plan Living Revamp this Suburban Melbourne Home

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Source: Timber Screens and an Open Plan Living Revamp this Suburban Melbourne Home

Unsurprisingly, most classic homes that have stayed the same for a while or have been poorly renovated over the past few decades now need a modern makeover that will infuse them with freshness. And many of these homes come to us from Down Under, with historic Victorian and Edwardian homes in cities like Melbourne and Sydney topping the list. Today we head to a beautifully renovated Edwardian residence in Weatherboard Camberwell, a busy Melbourne suburb, looking for inspirational ideas that we can adopt as well. And rest assured there’s a lot to learn from this makeover by Warc Studio Architects!

Contemporary addition and revision of the Screen House in Australia

Custom wood decor steals the show in this 217x155 living space

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The living area was the focus of the extension and renovation project, which also affected the bathrooms, wardrobes, the landscape and the pool area. A new movable rear wooden shade is now the center of attention as its versatile presence controls natural light, adding an elegant aesthetic and functional addition to the home. The screens also extend to provide shelter for the outdoor patio and gathering area, while an open living room with kitchen and dining area that flows into the patio greets homeowners inside.

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Bespoke timber walls create a sheltered outdoor space while keeping out harsh sunlight — Bespoke wooden screen creates a sheltered outdoor gathering place while blocking harsh sunlight

Custom-wood-decor-steals-the-show-in-this-living-room — Custom wood decor steals the show in this living space

Beautiful custom made wooden furniture in the Screen-House — Beautiful custom made wooden furniture in the Screen House

Loving-wood-deco-additions-define-the-living-room-and-create-plenty-of-storage-space — Beautiful wood decor additions define the living room and create ample storage space

A visual connection with the back garden is maintained at all times as the custom wood decor transforms into different pieces in different rooms of the living area to hide any clutter. White contemporary storage units and wardrobes and beautiful lighting fixtures complete the transformation. [Photography: Aaron Pocock]

Modern-kitchen-with-tile-backsplash-and-an-oversized-trailer-over-the-counter-top — Modern kitchen with a tiled backsplash and an oversized pendant above the counter

Modular-shelves-and-cupboards-create-more-space-in-the-screen-house — Modular shelves and cabinets create more space in the Screen House

A view of the new open-plan living-kitchen-dining area in the Aussie home — View of new open plan living area, kitchen and dining room in Australian home

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Dining-kitchen-and-living-area-connected-to-outside-deck — Dining room, kitchen and living area connected to the outdoor patio

Folding walls made of wood can be extended if necessary — Foldable wooden umbrellas can be extended if necessary

Operable wooden screens-help-control-the-level-of-sunlight-penetrating-the-house-over-different-seasons — Operable wooden screens help control the level of sunlight entering the home during different seasons

Several sustainable measures were taken in this project, including: high insulation values; double glazing; externally operable umbrella to maximize seasonal variations in passive solar radiation; locally and sustainably harvested Victorian hardwood with profiles that maximize timber yield; low VOC surfaces; formaldehyde-free plywood; collecting rainwater; hot water heating; compost and vegetable garden