This Australian Victorian Cottage Was Updated With A Contemporary Interior And Courtyard

Photography by Shannon McGrath

Architecture firm Robson Rak, together with interior design firm Made by Cohen, have designed the contemporary renovation of a Victorian cottage in Melbourne, Australia.

Architecture firm Robson Rak, together with interior design firm Made by Cohen, have designed the renovation of a Victorian cottage in Melbourne, Australia. #Renovation #VictorianCottage #InteriorDesign

Photography by Shannon McGrath

Stepping inside the front door, you can see straight down the hallway and through to the main living area of the home.

This renovated house has a long hallway that leads right down to the living areas of the home. #Hallway #InteriorDesign

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At the end of the hallway is the living room that has large floor-to-ceiling black framed windows (and a door) that flood the room with natural light and provide a view of the courtyard.

This modern living room has large floor-to-ceiling black framed windows (and a door) that flood the room with natural light and provide a view of the courtyard. #ModernLivingRoom #Fireplace #BlackFramedWindows #Windows

Photography by Shannon McGrath

In the courtyard, a high wall and black fence provide privacy from the neighbors. A built-in bench and a couple of outdoor chairs create spaces to relax, and built-in planters and a wall of potted plants add a touch of nature.

In this modern courtyard, a high wall and black fence provide privacy from the neighbors. A built-in bench and a couple of outdoor chairs create spaces to relax, and built-in planters and a wall of potted plants add a touch of nature. #Landscaping #Courtyard #PlantWall #Windows

Photography by Shannon McGrath

Back inside, the living room opens up to the dining area and kitchen.

This modern open plan interior has a fireplace and wood storage that sits flush with the minimalist white cabinets in the kitchen. #WhiteKitchenCabinets #ModernLivingRoom #ModernFireplace #WoodStorage

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A wood shelf lines up with the bench in the courtyard, while a built-in fireplace and with brick details, as well as a void for wood storage sit flush with the cabinets that lead into the kitchen.

In this modern living room, a wood shelf lines up with the bench in the courtyard, while a built-in fireplace and with brick details, as well as a void for wood storage sit flush with the cabinets that lead into the kitchen. #WoodShelf #Fireplace #WoodStorage #WhiteCabinets

Photography by Shannon McGrath

The light wood dining table and chairs, combined with the flooring, add a sense of warmth to the mostly white interior.

The light wood dining table and chairs, combined with the flooring, add a sense of warmth to the mostly white modern interior. #DiningRoom #WhiteKitchen #WoodFloors #InteriorDesign

Photography by Shannon McGrath

In the kitchen, minimalist white cabinets and white tiles match the white island, and keep the space bright and airy.

In this modern kitchen, minimalist white cabinets and white tiles match the white island, and keep the space bright and airy. #WhiteKitchen #ModernKitchen #KitchenDesign #WhiteCabinets

Photography by Shannon McGrath

Located off the hallway is a bedroom. Simple cabinets that match the kitchen and blend into the wall have been included, while an original fireplace has been kept as a design element.

Simple white cabinets that blend into the wall have been included in this renovated bedroom, while an original fireplace has been kept as a design element. #Fireplace #Bedroom #UpdatedBedroom #WhiteCabinets

Photography by Shannon McGrath

There’s also a study that’s been designed to have the desk sit in front of the windows to take advantage of the light.

This modern study has been designed to have the desk sit in front of the windows to take advantage of the light. #ModernStudy #Study #Office #InteriorDesign

Photography by Shannon McGrath

A colorful green bed with bright artwork helps to define this child’s bedroom.

A colorful green bed and bright artwork helps to define this modern child's bedroom. #KidsRoom #KidsBedroom #InteriorDesign

Photography by Shannon McGrath

In the bathroom, wood cabinets with open shelves on one end provide plenty of storage.

In this modern bathroom, wood cabinets with open shelves on one end provide plenty of storage. #Bathroom #BathroomStorage #ModernBathroom #WoodCabinets