NORTHCOTE EXTENSION

A home addition designed to bring everyone together

Northcote Extension was designed for Kelly, Ben and their two daughters, creating a home that better supports the way they cook, entertain and spend time together. Their existing kitchen had become cramped and disconnected from the garden, making everyday life feel more difficult than it needed to be.

The addition brings northern and western light deep into the home, creating a generous kitchen and dining area that opens naturally to the outdoors. Ben now has a dedicated place to make his morning coffee, meals are prepared as a family, and the layout makes it easy to move between the kitchen, dining area and garden. A new secondary entrance also provides practical access from the side of the property, where bikes, vehicles and much of the family's day-to-day activity are centred.

More than an extension, the project has reshaped how the home is used. What was once a cramped and disconnected part of the house has become the natural centre of family life.

“It was great working with Alex. She has incredibly good taste, which is represented in the final results of her work. She listened to our needs and wants and adapted her designs accordingly. We consistently get a ‘wow’ from guests when seeing our renovation for the first time. We love our renovated house!” - Kelly and Ben

Completion: 2024

Site size: 381m²

Building levels: 2

Suburb: Northcote

Council: Darebin, on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People

Construction: GJC Carpentry and Construction Pty Ltd

Photography: Michelle Williams

Styling: The Cali Design

Renders: Virteer

Front entrance to Northcote Extension with an angled ceiling, glazed front door and natural timber flooring.
Light-filled living area at Northcote Extension with sheer curtains, timber flooring and a leather armchair.
Northcote Extension kitchen with a large stone island, timber detailing, white cabinetry and skylights bringing natural light into the space.
Kitchen island at Northcote Extension with a curved stone benchtop, timber legs and pendant lighting beneath the skylights.
Northcote Extension kitchen and dining area with a curved stone island, timber flooring and natural light through sheer curtains.
Northcote Extension kitchen with white and timber cabinetry, green tiled detailing, stone island and overhead skylights.
Northcote Extension kitchen with a curved stone island, pendant lights and skylights bringing natural light into the room.
View along the Northcote Extension kitchen showing the long benchtop, green tiled wall, open shelving and series of skylights above.
Detail of the Northcote Extension kitchen island with green cabinetry, brass handles, timber framing and a curved stone benchtop.
Close-up of the Northcote Extension kitchen island showing the stone benchtop, timber edge and brass cabinet handles.
Detail of the curved stone kitchen island and timber chair at Northcote Extension.
Northcote Extension viewed from the garden, showing the large windows, timber deck and connection between the kitchen and outdoor space.
Architectural render of the Northcote Extension kitchen, dining and living spaces with a central island and large windows bringing natural light into the home.
Architectural render of Northcote Extension viewed from the garden, showing the kitchen and dining area opening directly onto the deck.
Architectural render of the Northcote Extension rear living area with the kitchen, dining space and large openings connecting the home to the garden.
Architectural render of the Northcote Extension rear exterior with a timber deck, outdoor dining area, garden planting and large openings to the backyard.
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