The owner of this City Beach home had been an occupant of it almost all her lifetime. Her parent’s home had become her own, and the 1960s decor and layout didn’t at all suit her lifestyle and that of her husband and four children. A wholesale renovation and extension was in order. No aspect of the home went untouched, in fact only one wall was retained. An extension was added to gain an extra bedroom, bathroom and toilet. The laundry was relocated, and a study was added. The layout of the master bedroom, ensuite and kitchen was expanded extensively to create comfortable and contemporary living spaces. The exterior represented a dramatic change – from dark and dreary brown clinker-bricks, to an uplifting grey render with a white Colourbond roof. The family are avid entertainers and swimmers, and the alfresco and pool area was completely landscaped to create an attractive place to relax and swim.