![Bijl Architecture has designed a modern extension for the 'Lacuna House', that's located in Sydney, Australia. #ModernHouseExtension #HouseAddition](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-house-extension-architecture-220919-642-01-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
Bijl Architecture has designed a modern extension for the ‘Lacuna House’, that’s located in Sydney, Australia.
The house received an updated interior that blends in with the new extension, creating a haven away from a busy work life, and a safe home in which to raise children.
![This Australian house received an updated interior that blends in with the new extension, creating a haven away from a busy work life, and a safe home in which to raise children and live life. #AustralianArchitecture #HouseDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/australian-brick-house-220919-648-02-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
Stepping inside, and off the hallway from the front door, is a bedroom that looks out onto the street, while the bedroom was extended to include an ensuite bathroom and walk in robe.
![Bedroom Ideas - This modern bedroom was extended to include an ensuite bathroom and walk in robe. #BathroomIdeas #BedroomIdeas #WalkInWardrobe #WalkInCloset #BlackBathroomTiles](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-bedroom-with-ensuite-bathroom-walk-in-wardrobe-220919-649-03-800x1139.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
On the opposite side of the hallway, there’s a second bedroom with built-in cabinets and a desk that looks out to the front garden.
![Bedroom Ideas - This modern bedroom has built-in cabinets and a desk that looks out to the front garden. #BedroomDesign #BedroomIdeas #ModernBedroom #Desk #HomeOffice](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-bedroom-with-built-in-cabinets-desk-220919-643-04-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
Next to bedroom is a bathroom that combines a wood vanity and a blue-grey tile accent wall for modern appearance.
![Bathroom Ideas - This bathroom combines a wood vanity and a blue-grey tile accent wall for modern appearance. #ModernBathroom #WoodVanity #AccentWall #BathroomIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-white-grey-wood-bathroom-220919-647-05-800x1202.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
Also located off the hallway is a new central library room, that serves as a TV and playroom, that can transform into a media and reading room as children grow and mature.
![Interior Design Ideas - This modern library currently serves as a TV and playroom, that can transform into a media and reading room as children grow and mature. #Playroom #HomeLibrary #MediaRoom #Shelving #CustomCabinets](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-home-library-with-tv-shelving-220919-647-06-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
A combined mudroom and laundry provides a functional space for the family to store coats and shoes, and have a separate place to do their laundry.
![](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-laundry-mudroom-220919-646-07-800x1139.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
At the end of the hallway, the home opens up into a large dining, kitchen, and living room.
![This renovated home opens up into a large dining, kitchen, and living room. #DiningRoom #ModernKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-white-kitchen-wood-floors-220919-645-08-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
Between the dining area and the kitchen is a door that opens to reveal a hidden pantry with a wine fridge.
![Pantry Ideas - This modern kitchen pantry has plenty of storage, a sink, counter space, and a bar area. #KitchenPantry #PantryIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-pantry-220919-645-09-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
In the kitchen, minimalist white cabinets sit flush with the walls, while the island provides additional counter space and open shelving for recipe books.
![Kitchen Ideas - In this modern kitchen, minimalist white cabinets sit flush with the walls, while the island provides additional counter space and open shelving for recipe books. #KitchenIdeas #ModernKitchen #KitchenDesign #KitchenIsland](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-white-kitchen-wood-floors-220919-645-10-800x1139.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
Opposite the kitchen is the living room, that features plenty of windows, and a wall with wood-lined alcoves for the television and shelving.
![Living Room Ideas - This modern living room features plenty of windows, and a wall with wood-lined alcoves for the television and shelving. #LivingRoomIdeas #LivingRoomDesign #ModernLivingRoom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-living-room-folding-doors-220919-648-11-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
Both the kitchen and the living room open to the patio that has an outdoor kitchen, a covered dining area, and space for a couple of comfy outdoor chairs. Timber slats help to provide privacy from the neighbors.
![Outdoor Spaces - Both the kitchen and the living room of this renovated house open to the patio, that has an outdoor kitchen, a covered dining area, and space for a couple of comfy outdoor chairs. Timber slats help to provide privacy from the neighbors. #OutdoorSpace #Patio](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-outdoor-patio-kitchen-yard-220919-646-12-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
A swimming pool, surrounded by a glass safety fence sits next to a grassy lawn, while a cabana provides shade on a sunny day.
![Swimming Pool Ideas - A swimming pool, surrounded by a glass safety fence sits next to a grassy lawn, while a cabana provides shade on a sunny day. #SwimmingPoolIdeas #SwimmingPool #Cabana](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-pool-house-220919-646-13-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
The design of the cabana also has wood slats that complement the wood slats on the house.
![Swimming Pool Ideas - A swimming pool, surrounded by a glass safety fence sits next to a grassy lawn, while a cabana provides shade on a sunny day. #SwimmingPoolIdeas #SwimmingPool #Cabana](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-pool-house-220919-646-14-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
Back inside, and by the blue accent wall are wood stairs that lead to the upper floor of the home.
![Stair Ideas - This updated house has a blue accent wall that follows the wood stairs. #BlueAccentWall #WoodStairs](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-wood-stairs-blue-wall-accent-220919-649-15-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
Upstairs there’s additional bedrooms and bathrooms, like this one that features large grey square tiles that cover the wall.
![Bathroom Ideas - This modern bathroom features large grey square tiles that cover an entire wall. #BathroomIdeas #ModernBathroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-grey-white-wood-bathroom-220919-649-16-800x1139.jpg)
Photography by Tom Ferguson
Here’s a look at the floor plan that shows the layout of the home.
![Bijl Architecture has designed a modern extension for the 'Lacuna House', that's located in Sydney, Australia. #FloorPlan #Architecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-house-floor-plan-2209646-17-800x1456.jpg)
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