Raked ceilings and high cathedral windows: The breathtaking features of Ainslie residence
AINSLIE Renovation & EXTENSION
The owners approached VDARA to reinvigorate their traditional cottage located in one of Canberra’s most sought-after suburbs, Ainslie. They wanted to add a new life to their adored home; maintaining its original integrity while refurbishing it to offer a chic, modern look.
Honouring the Tocumwal-style home, the grey walls transforms the entire external facade of this beloved cottage, and the installation of a metal roof on the existing home and its extended areas gives a whole new look.
The living space is treated with engineered timber flooring and boasts a natural appearance. The flooring offers a timeless look to this home and meshes well with the modern-day setting. The aesthetically pleasing, high cathedral windows shed abundant light into the property whilst offering the owners and their guests a view of lavish greenery surrounding this beautiful cottage.
The raked ceiling is a stunning architectural feature and a serious’ wow’ factor to this urban home.
Moving into the kitchen, the classic white cabinetry offers plenty of storage space, amplifies natural light and creates a stunning contemporary look. The ever-popular green splashback is an eye-catching addition that brings colour, texture, life and freshness to the kitchen space.
Favouring the clean and crisp appearance, the bathroom is built in Scandinavian style with brickstone flooring and white tiles on the walls to brighten the space and reflect light. The laundry space is generously sized and features durable tile flooring and ample storage cabinets.
Revitalising the street appeal, the exteriors have been enhanced with stone garden beds, driveways and outdoor paving to add a charming accent to this home’s indoor-outdoor flow.
This heavenly home has undergone contemporary renovations keeping the traditional integrity and is now striking enough to be bestowed as a modern home.
Photos by Kasey Funnell Photography