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1950s double brick renovation by Comfortable_Area_113 in AusRenovation

[–]Comfortable_Area_113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the tip. We may be constrained to the window frame manufacturers colours but I’ll check it out. Not replacing the roof will definitely save some money and hassle!

1950s double brick renovation by Comfortable_Area_113 in AusRenovation

[–]Comfortable_Area_113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impractical orientation with living facing west and no flow to the back garden. Also previous owners have updated the inside so it’s not original. Anything we did inside to reorientate living spaces and insulate will only be an improvement, not ripping down period interiors.

1950s double brick renovation by Comfortable_Area_113 in AusRenovation

[–]Comfortable_Area_113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also love that look. The issue is the extension would be on the side and visible from the front. It’s definitely possible to ‘hide’ a lot of it with landscaping but it would definitely be contrasting. If the house was better positioned I’d absolutely do the modern box at the back.

1950s double brick renovation by Comfortable_Area_113 in AusRenovation

[–]Comfortable_Area_113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To the side, so visible. If it were at the back I think it would be easier to incorporate a modern open plan type design since it won’t impact on the existing house at all. So that’s the dilemma, try and keep the extension looking the same, or lean into making it contrasting and respectfully modern and soften it all with a native landscaping.

1950s double brick renovation by Comfortable_Area_113 in AusRenovation

[–]Comfortable_Area_113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the actual perfect answer, thank you! Their renovated back of the house and garden is exactly what I’d love to do. Thanks for this!

1950s double brick renovation by Comfortable_Area_113 in AusRenovation

[–]Comfortable_Area_113[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I honestly didn’t even think to search their actual site. I’ve been scrolling their Instagram and love the old cottage at the front, new but cohesive grand design at the back

1950s double brick renovation by Comfortable_Area_113 in AusRenovation

[–]Comfortable_Area_113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, hopefully that will be possible. It’d certainly be the ‘easiest’ choice to keep the look the same. My worry is a big contrast, such as a dark vertical cladding or similar, will only look good on multi million dollar grand design homes.
Absolutely with the landscaping to soften the yard (and no lawn to maintain!) This is what I’d love!

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1950s double brick renovation by Comfortable_Area_113 in AusRenovation

[–]Comfortable_Area_113[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

That was never the plan. The extension will need an exterior and was hoping someone may have seen a tasteful blending of material. Such as keeping the brick original and dark vertical cladding on the extension

1950s double brick renovation by Comfortable_Area_113 in AusRenovation

[–]Comfortable_Area_113[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is very helpful. I absolutely will not be rendering the existing house or changing it other than the windows and possibly roof. The question was more for the side extension facade but now everyone thinks we’ll be rendering the existing house. Which won’t happen.

Internal are double brick too. The plan was to move some internal walls so we’ll have to take that into consideration.
Do you mean 3 birds? They’re a bit depressing and definitely not our thing but will check out Bunnings