Before & After – A 1940s Cottage Gets An Updated Look

December 2, 2015

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

 

Architectural designer Janik Dalecki, has shared photos of his own home, an original run down circa 1940s Australian cottage, that he updated with an open floor plan, and plenty of space for entertaining.

Below is a before and after view of the front of the house.

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look


Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

 

Below is a before and after view of the front porch.

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

 

Inside the home, there’s an open living, dining and kitchen area.

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

 

Below are some before and after photos of the old and new kitchen.

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

 

The kitchen now has floor-to-ceiling cabinets and concrete countertops.

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

 

Before and after photos of the dining room show that it has been opened up to allow for indoor/outdoor dining and entertaining.

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

 

The dining area has views of the living room.

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

 

Before and after photos of the living room see a new full wall of shelving has been added to provide extra storage.

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

 

The old bedroom had a small window, but the new one is much larger.

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

 

The bathroom went from being a peach color with a small mirror, to a sleek white bathroom with a concrete counter and large mirror.

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

 

An outdoor dining area was also added.

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look

Photography by Dion Robeson

Before & After - A 1940s Australian Home Gets An Updated Look