A Victorian House In Australia Has Received A Modern Extension

Photography by Anson Smart

Smart Design Studio have completed the transformation of a traditional Victorian house in Sydney, Australia, as well as adding an extension to the rear of the home.

Smart Design Studio have completed the transformation of a traditional Victorian house in Sydney, Australia, as well as adding an extension to the rear of the home. #ModernUpdate #ContemporaryInterior

Photography by Anson Smart

Stepping inside, there’s a formal living room with some original features, like the fireplace, that have been combined with contemporary elements, like the shelving.

Inside this renovated Victorian house, there's a formal living room with some original features, like the fireplace, that have been combined with contemporary elements, like the shelving. #LivingRoom #Shelving #Fireplace

Photography by Anson Smart

Wood steps lead from the formal living room down to a new, open and airy living space.

In this house renovation, wood steps lead from the formal living room down to a new, open and airy living space. #WoodStairs

Photography by Anson Smart

The open floor plan of the extension allows for a casual living room with a built-in couch, the kitchen, and a dining area.

The open floor plan of this modern house extension allows for a casual living room with a built-in couch, the kitchen, and a dining area. #LivingRoom #OpenPlanInterior #ModernInteriorDesign

Photography by Anson Smart

Opposite the living room is a dining area, which also features built-in seating in the form of a banquette that wraps around the corner.

This modern dining area with minimalist white pendant lights, also features built-in seating in the form of a banquette that wraps around the corner. #DiningRoom #Banquette

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In the kitchen, a wall of cabinetry creates plenty of storage, while the island increases the amount of counter space available.

In this modern kitchen, a wall of cabinetry creates plenty of storage, while the island increases the amount of counter space available. #ModernKitchen #KitchenDesign

Photography by Anson Smart

The extension features bi-fold pocket doors that hide away and open up the interior space to the terrace and grassed area beyond.

The modern extension features bi-fold pocket doors that hide away and open up the interior space to the terrace and grassed area beyond. #ModernExtension #Architecture #Landscaping #Backyard

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In the yard, another built-in seat has been included that provides a place for someone to relax next to the planters.

In this modern yard, a built-in seat has been included that provides a place for someone to relax next to the planters. #Landscaping #Backyard #BuiltInSeat #Planters

Photography by Anson Smart

Back inside, and there’s a room that acts as a home office, with the finishes throughout the house are kept light and neutral in color to allow the owner’s art collection to shine.

The finishes throughout this updated Victorian house are kept light and neutral in color to allow the owner’s art collection to shine. #HomeOffice #Fireplace #Shelving

Photography by Anson Smart

In the master bedroom, a wall of cabinetry in light wood provides much needed storage to the room.

In this updated master bedroom, a wall of cabinetry in light wood provides much needed storage to the room. #MasterBedroom #Cabinets #LightWoodCabinets #Fireplace

Photography by Anson Smart

In the ensuite bathroom, the shower is tucked away behind a wall that’s also home to the vanity on the other side.

In this modern ensuite bathroom, the shower is tucked away behind a wall that's also home to the vanity on the other side. #EnsuiteBathroom #MasterBathroom #BathroomDesign

Photography by Anson Smart

In another bedroom, large windows provide natural sunlight to filter through, while a cabinet lines the wall beneath a curved alcove.

In this modern bedroom, large windows provide natural sunlight to filter through, while a cabinet lines the wall beneath a curved alcove. #ModernBedroom #BedroomDesign

Photography by Anson Smart

In this bathroom, penny tiles cover the floor while white subway tiles, laid vertically, cover the walls, and the mirrors reflect the light and curve in the ceiling.

In this bathroom, penny tiles cover the floor while white subway tiles, laid vertically, cover the walls, and the mirrors reflect the light and curve in the ceiling. #ModernBathroom #BathroomDesign