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.

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Melbourne with green tile.

Modern bathroom vanity, a luxurious freestanding bath, overhead shower and Bluetooth integration with high quality finishes, in a monochromatic colour palette

Design ideas for a large contemporary family room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Sydney.

Inspiration for a contemporary balcony in Wollongong.

Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, pink tile, matchstick tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Melbourne.

Inspiration for a contemporary deck in Melbourne.

Contemporary deck in Sydney with a roof extension.

Main Ensuite - double vanity with pill shaped mirrors all custom designed. Textured Dulux suede effect to lower dado with Dulux Grey Encounter to walls and ceiling. Skirting and architraves painted charcoal to highlight and frame.

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne.

Inspiration for a contemporary bedroom in Perth.

Photo of a contemporary patio in Melbourne.

Inspiration for a contemporary staircase in Melbourne.

Design ideas for a contemporary deck in Other.

Photo of a contemporary deck in Melbourne.

Adding oak timber veneer cabinetry against a neutral palette made the bathroom very inviting and day spa esk especially with the warm feature light under the shower bench seat. The triple mirrored cabinet provides an abundance of eye level storage.