Contemporary deck in Sydney with a roof extension.

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 contemporary kids' room in Melbourne.

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.

Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in Sydney.

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

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.

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Sunshine Coast with white walls and grey floor.

Contemporary bedroom in Melbourne.

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Melbourne.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Sydney.

Contemporary kitchen in Melbourne.

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Melbourne.

Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Other.

Photo of a contemporary dining room in Melbourne.

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Perth.

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

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.