St Kilda

Architecture: James Flaherty
Photography: Marnie Hawson

A savvy renovation of a humble St Kilda terrace has introduced more space, more light and a new upstairs for the kids in this family home.

A cozy window seat with pillows and a blanket, set in a bright room with white brick and plaster walls, complemented by a small blue stool with a potted plant, and a hanging plant decor beside a large window.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a white island with a sink, four white barstools with wooden seats, and a black double oven. There is a window with a view of greenery, a wall clock, and a colorful artwork.

A new, large-scale skylight fills spaces with sunlight. At the rear, a spacious open-plan area includes the kitchen, dining and living spaces – all leading to a landscaped deck, pool and garden.

Bright, modern kitchen and dining area with white walls and furniture, large windows and sliding glass door leading to outdoor space with greenery.

A modern bathroom vanity with a terrazzo countertop and backsplash, a white vessel sink, a gold faucet, and a black vase with green plants, with a mirror and window behind.

Close-up of a corner of a interior wooden staircase with a potted succulent plant on the top step, white wall in background.

Modern bathroom with beige tiled walls, a white bathtub, a glass shower enclosure, and a white vanity with round vessel sinks.

A minimalist bedroom with a bed that has light pink bedding and pillows, a simple wooden headboard, a small piece of artwork on the wall, a window with white blinds, a purple armchair, and a vase of flowers on the bed's headboard.

A minimalist bathroom sink with a green leafy branch in a glass vase, beige tiled wall, and a large mirror.

Custom cabinetry and carefully selected materials feature throughout the home. This was a true collaboration with the owners, who built, sewed and painted many features themselves.

Modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, white tiled walls, a double sink vanity with wooden cabinets, and a large window with frosted glass.

A cozy children's bedroom with a built-in bed, pink wall with gold polka dots, a teddy bear, and a skylight window.

The rear of the home features reclaimed bricks and spotted gum cladding. Double-glazed windows, careful wrapping and extensive insulation throughout improve the comfort of the house year-round.

A two-story house with a brick exterior on the lower level and a wooden upper level, surrounded by greenery and trees.

Two children playing on a lush green lawn in a backyard, with a modern multi-story house in the background, surrounded by trees and potted plants.

Backyard with a small pool surrounded by a glass fence, a brick house with an open door, lush green trees and plants, black fencing, and outdoor furniture.