Contemporary white kitchen in a gorgeous renovated Californian Bungalow.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with with island, an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Sydney.

They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

This is an example of a contemporary wet room bathroom in Geelong with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Sydney.

They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

Photo of a small contemporary study room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Our latest renovation in Chelsea. The brief was to design and renovate the home “with bespoke designer detail to set the home apart”. The result is an architectural home showcasing a handcrafted renovation that retains echoes of Californian Bungalow beauty within a very contemporary four bedroom, two bathroom floor plan. Designed by Mad Styles and Crazy Visions.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Californian Bungalow exterior Photo credit: Martina Gemmola Builder: Hart Builders
Design ideas for a traditional two-storey grey house exterior in Melbourne with wood siding, a gable roof and a tile roof.

Contemporary home design in Sydney.

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Inspiration for a contemporary backyard deck in Melbourne with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

A modern interpretation of a Shaker-style kitchen creates a link between the older style part of the house and the new modern extension. Photographer: Brandon Stanley

Contemporary formal living room in Melbourne with white walls and a freestanding tv.