![Architecture and interior design firm Studio Prineas, has designed the remodel and restoration of an Australian Federation home, that also included a modern extension.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-house-extension-130521-1128-01.jpg)
Architecture and interior design firm Studio Prineas has designed the remodel and restoration of an Australian Federation home, which also included a modern extension.
The original home features a brick façade with a covered front porch.
![Architecture and interior design firm Studio Prineas, has designed the remodel and restoration of an Australian Federation home, that also included a modern extension.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/australian-brick-house-130521-1128-02.jpg)
The rear of the home showcases a brand new addition that showcases a minimalist form clad in blackened timber, while recycled red brick helps tie the addition to the original home.
![A sliding glass wall opens the interior spaces of a modern addition to a greyed Blackbutt deck with an outdoor kitchen that steps down to the yard, as well as a swimming pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-house-extension-130521-1128-03.jpg)
A sliding glass wall opens the interior spaces to a greyed Blackbutt deck with an outdoor kitchen that steps down to the yard, as well as a swimming pool.
![A sliding glass wall opens the interior spaces to a greyed Blackbutt deck with an outdoor kitchen that steps down to the yard, as well as a swimming pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-house-extension-130521-1128-04.jpg)
![An additional glass wall in living room of a new home new addition provides views of the pool, while the opposite wall opens to a small courtyard with water-wise Australian native plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-house-extension-swimming-pool-130521-1128-05.jpg)
An additional glass wall in the living room of the new addition provides views of the pool, while the opposite wall opens to a small courtyard with water-wise Australian native plants.
![An additional glass wall in living room of a new home new addition provides views of the pool, while the opposite wall opens to a small courtyard with water-wise Australian native plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-house-extension-living-130521-1129-06.jpg)
The living room, which is open to the dining area and kitchen, also includes a fireplace with a brick surround and custom wood cabinets.
![This living room, which is open to the dining area and kitchen, also includes a fireplace with a brick surround and custom wood cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-house-extension-brick-fireplace-surround-130521-1129-07.jpg)
The adjacent kitchen has a simple color palette with matte black cabinets that are made from Paperock, a sustainable building material combining condensed layers of renewable paper bonded with resin. Grey marble, black hardware, and a minimalist horizontal light fixture complete the look.
![A modern kitchen has a simple color palette with matte black cabinets that are made from Paperock, a sustainable building material combining condensed layers of renewable paper bonded with resin. Grey marble, black hardware, and a minimalist horizontal light fixture complete the look.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-black-kitchen-130521-1129-08.jpg)
![A modern kitchen has a simple color palette with matte black cabinets that are made from Paperock, a sustainable building material combining condensed layers of renewable paper bonded with resin. Grey marble, black hardware, and a minimalist horizontal light fixture complete the look.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-black-kitchen-130521-1129-09.jpg)
Wood floors can be found throughout the home, while white walls draw focus to era-defining hallmarks like ornate pressed-tin ceilings and cast-iron fireplaces, both of which can be seen in a casual living room.
![Wood floors can be found throughout the home, while white walls draw focus to era-defining hallmarks like ornate pressed-tin ceilings and cast-iron fireplaces, both of which can be seen in a casual living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-home-interior-wood-floor-130521-1129-10.jpg)
![An updated living room that retains original elements like an ornate
pressed-tin ceiling and cast-iron fireplace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/renovated-living-room-130521-1130-11.jpg)
![An updated living room that retains original elements like an ornate
pressed-tin ceiling and cast-iron fireplace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/renovated-living-room-130521-1130-12.jpg)
A cast-iron fireplace can also be seen in one of the bedrooms that has been updated, while modern furnishings bring the bedroom up to today’s standards.
![A cast-iron fireplace in this updated bedroom is a throw back to the original design of the house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/renovated-bedroom-with-original-fireplace-130521-1130-13.jpg)
The bathroom has a simple white design with black accents. There are small white square tiles covering the walls and floor, a built-in bathtub, and a mirror with a recessed black shelf below. In addition to the window above the bath, there’s also a skylight to add natural light to the space.
![This modern bathroom has a simple white design with black accents. There's small white square tiles covering the walls and floor, a built-in bathtub, and a mirror with a recessed black shelf below. In addition to the window above the bath, there's also a skylight to add natural light to the space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-white-and-black-bathroom-130521-1130-14.jpg)
![A white bathroom with black hardware accents features small square tiles, a built-in bathtub, and a skylight.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-white-bathroom-built-in-bathtub-130521-1130-15.jpg)
The powder room also includes the small square tiles, however a gray stone vanity and black mirror frame add a contrasting element, and a brass light fixture adds a metallic accent.
![This powder room also includes the small square tiles, however a gray stone vanity and black mirror frame add a contrasting element, and a brass light fixture adds a metallic accent.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-owder-room-130521-1131-16.jpg)