Respecting the street’s heritage, the charming gabled façade was retained. But beneath, behind and above, the four-bedroom residence is confidently contemporary. Chiselled out of sandstone, the subterranean strata has a garage, cellar, rumpus and laundry. While the mid-level hosts the bay-windowed master suite and expansive living areas oriented north toward a Jamie Durie-designed rear courtyard.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Geelong with a flat roof.

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Design ideas for a contemporary deck in Melbourne.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary family room in Melbourne with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Inspiration for a contemporary bedroom in Sydney.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Sunshine Coast.

Inspiration for a contemporary entryway in Melbourne.

Referencing the art deco period in which the apartment was build, a curved range hood finished in linear kit kat Japanese tiles forms the focal point of the kitchen. Light timber laminate for full height joinery with dark grey / charcoal ultra matte laminate for below bench cupboards and drawers. Quartzite bench tops in a leathered finish.

Mediterranean kitchen in Other.

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Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Sydney with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

This is an example of a mediterranean pool in Gold Coast - Tweed.

Photo of a contemporary home design in Melbourne.

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Perth.

Photo of a contemporary bedroom in Other.

Inspiration for a modern powder room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, wallpaper and shaker cabinets.

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Mediterranean pool in Other.