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.

Interior design for Brunswick East home renovation, wooden floor, plant and mirror decoration
view from bedroom door of bed with soft, earthy colours, rug and bedside table, contemporary design
view from room showing hallway bench with cushions, neutral earthy colours
angled photo of bathroom vanity, with white stone top and medium wood cabinet, on top is a vase with leaves
the stone end table with bowl and dish, sitting on wooden floor in living area
wider view of living area, and open plan kitchen
modern interior design for bedroom with gentle, earthy fabric colours

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

contemporary bathroom design in Brunswick East, wood, stone, metal
sink in Brunswick East home, contemporary living
shower with inset shelf, stone table, toilet, earthy feel
wardrobe with stone top and white cabinets
wide view of kitchen preparation area, with white walls, stone benches, wooden floor. contemporary feel
bedroom wardrobe with swing door, off-white colours, warm neutral

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

bedroom interior design with warm, neutral feel
bedroom side table with illuminated lamp, wooden table, earthy yellow bedding in Brunswick East home
inset desk beside wardrobe, white, clean, minimal interior design
bedroom with light tones and pink decoration
Catherine Hamer, laying the final touches on the neutral, minimal, contemporary bedroom in Brunswick East
Neutral, minimal, calm interior. Wide view of living area and kitchen
Wide view of bathroom sink, mirror, towel rack. Stone, wood, metal, earthy, contemporary interior design.

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.

Let’s create a home that feels like you.

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