Brunswick East Home - Full House Design and Build Renovation
Brunswick East, VIC
A complete transformation of a tired and dated Brunswick East home into a bright, functional and contemporary family space. This renovation focused on improving flow, maximising natural light and creating a warm, refined interior with considered storage and a modern, timeless feel.
The Brief
The client needed the home to work harder for their family lifestyle: an extra bedroom, a separate powder room, a larger open-plan kitchen and living area, a dedicated study space and significantly more storage. The design needed to feel modern yet timeless, with easy-to-clean materials, warm timber flooring, concealed appliances and a spa-like bathroom — all while retaining elements of character and working within a tight budget and tight timeline.
The Process
— Full home reconfiguration, including removal of internal walls
— New open-plan kitchen, dining, living and laundry zone
— Addition of a third bedroom, new bathroom and separate powder room
— Custom joinery throughout, designed for maximum concealed storage
— Restored and extended original timber flooring in a walnut finish
— Updated heating, cooling and energy-efficient systems
— New lighting plan, electrical layout and security upgrades
— Resolve structural issues uncovered during demolition
— Remote design and decision-making with interstate clients via video and phone
A calm, elegant and highly functional family home filled with warmth, storage and natural light. The refined bathroom, contemporary kitchen joinery, thoughtful study space and bespoke hallway storage anchor the design. Despite a small footprint, tight budget, and significant structural challenges — including unsafe roof supports, subfloor failures and a short project timeline over Christmas — the completed renovation feels spacious, welcoming and beautifully resolved.
The Result
Catherine and her team were amazing. The renovation completely transformed our house into a great home for our family.
Before, during and after the project was completed, the service was excellent. We love being in our home now.
We definitely recommend Hamer Design for anyone who is looking for a great renovation.