An Old General Store Was Transformed Into This Family Home In Australia

December 17, 2019
Studio Tom has transformed a general store in Melbourne, Australia, into a modern house for a Melbourne couple and their two young daughters. #ModernArchitecture #ModernHouseExtension

Eliza Blair Architecture together with interior design firm Studio Tom, has transformed a general store in Melbourne, Australia, into a house for a Melbourne couple and their two young daughters.

The design retains much of the original construction, but also includes a new extension at the back.

Studio Tom has transformed a general store in Melbourne, Australia, into a modern house for a Melbourne couple and their two young daughters. #HouseExtension #WhitePaintedBrick #WoodFloors

The new extension allowed the designers to add more light into the home. Skylights that run between the dining room and the kitchen highlight the wood cabinets.

This modern house extension has skylights that run between the dining room and the kitchen, that also highlight the wood cabinets. #Skylights #WoodCabinets

Polished concrete flooring complements the grey brick accent, while the built-in wood bench sits opposite the kitchen. White and wood cabinets, a black island, and light Carrara stone countertops have been combined to create a modern and open kitchen.

In this modern house extension, Polished concrete flooring complements the grey brick accent, while the  built-in wood bench sits opposite the kitchen. White and wood cabinets, a  black island, and light Carrara stone countertops have been combined to  create a modern and open kitchen. #ModernInterior #ConcreteFloors #ModernKitchen

A black-framed sliding door opens the kitchen to the backyard, where a large gum tree provides shade and is the focus of the outdoor space. From this view, you can see the black louvers that hide a private balcony off the master bedroom.

A black-framed sliding door opens this modern kitchen to the backyard, where a large gum tree provides shade and is the focus of the outdoor space. From this view, you can see the black louvers that hide a private balcony off the master bedroom. #ModernArchitecture #Louvers #ModernHouse

Back inside, we see the master bedroom is located on the upper floor. Two simple curved floating shelves are attached to the wall and act as a bedside table.

In this modern master bedroom, two simple curved floating shelves are attached to the wall and act as a bedside table. #ModernBedroom #BedroomDesign #MasterBedroom

The bedroom enjoys a private balcony with a bath, so that the client could live out the dream of soaking in a steamy hot bath under the canopy of the stars and the gum tree. The black slat screen allows the breeze to filter through and also acts as a privacy screen.

This modern bedroom enjoys a private balcony with a bath, so that the home owner could live out the dream of soaking in a steamy hot bath under the canopy of the stars and the gum tree. The black slat screen allows the breeze to filter through and also acts as a privacy screen. #ModernBedroom #ModernBalcony #OutdoorBathtub

In the master bathroom, simple rectangular white tiles have been installed vertically, while Signorino stone tiles cover the floor. The freestanding bathtub shares the space with the shower, and a built-in niche creates a shelf for a plant and bathroom items.

In this modern master bathroom, simple rectangular white tiles have been installed vertically, while Signorino stone tiles cover the floor. The freestanding bathtub shares the space with the shower, and a built-in niche creates a shelf for a plant and bathroom items. #ModernBathroom #BathroomDesign

In one of the children’s bedrooms, the original brick wall becomes the backdrop for a homework station.

In this modern kid's bedroom, the original brick wall becomes the backdrop for a homework station. #ModernKidsBedroom #HomeworkStation

In another bathroom, simple grey square tiles cover the wall, while the wood vanity is topped with a white countertop that seamlessly flows into the sink.

In this modern bathroom, simple grey square tiles cover the wall, while the wood vanity is topped with a white countertop that seamlessly flows into the sink. #ModernBathroom #LightGreyBathroom
Photography by Shannon McGrath |Architect: Eliza Blair Architecture | Interior Design: Studio Tom | Builder: Kleev Homes Pty Ltd