AFL participant Ben Brown and marriage celebrant Hester Brown purchased an arts and crafts home in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne in 2017 with plans to make it their long-term household dwelling.

The present home was charming, however had points typical of its age, together with having no connection to its north-facing yard.

Hester and Ben initially chatted with a draftsperson about updating the house, earlier than assembly with Kuzman Structure who outlined a extra cohesive and complete overhaul.

‘We wished plenty of storage, mild and enjoyable… A little bit bit quirky and undoubtedly homey. We didn’t need the place to really feel too severe or fancy or prefer it wasn’t designed with youngsters in thoughts,’ says Hester.

‘We wished a pleasant outside area for the cats to get pleasure from, a basketball ring within the yard to encourage us all to play collectively, and a few color across the place.’

Interventions to the present dwelling had been stored to a minimal (to maintain prices down and retain authentic options), leaving the unique vestibule, sitting room, and two bedrooms. This area now capabilities as Hester’s reception and workplace, that may be closed off from the remainder of the home as desired through a pink hallway door.

The unique toilet with retro blue fixtures was one in all Hester and Ben’s favorite rooms, however it was occupying a primary place in the midst of the home. It wanted to go in favour of a brand new glazed hyperlink that connects the cottage to a brand new two storey wing.

The unique kitchen was additionally demolished to make room for the newly-positioned toilet, and create a bigger foremost bed room with an en suite and walk-in wardrobe.

With its arched tiled double vanities, pink tiles and colored grout, one might simply assume the primary toilet stays in authentic situation, till reaching the freestanding bathtub overlooking the luxurious and safe new ‘kitty courtyard.’

‘Hester wished escapism, with a shower sufficiently big for Ben, and a backyard view. Arches, pink tiles and tree ferns — excellent for pampering!’ says Sandi Kuzman, director of Kuzman Structure.

Within the new extension, full top glass  doorways slide away to open up your entire rear of the home to the yard designed by Three Acres Panorama Design. Right here, the household can usually be discovered taking pictures hoops or choosing produce.

Upstairs homes two extra bedrooms and one other toilet. Whereas these areas are fully new, they seize the essence of the broader home, by way of whimsical detailing and the combination of the unique toilet’s blue fixtures.

‘The youngsters toilet is as charming as the unique one was, however has a great deal of sensible options, like a protracted bench seat for Ben and Hester throughout bathtub time, with storage below for bathtub toys and towels’ says Sandi.

Ben and Hester gave Kuzman Structure full inventive licence over the design of their dwelling, and it reveals within the assured use of color and supplies. ‘We had been capable of translate their personalities, pursuits and necessities right into a joyous, vivid, enjoyable dwelling that also gives all the sensible qualities wanted for a busy useful household dwelling,’ says

The main focus is now mild, color, texture, and sample — reinforcing the house’s liveability and lovability.

A 4000 litre rainwater harvesting system and 6kW photo voltaic system add to the house’s credentials.

‘It simply feels prefer it all is smart now,’ Hester says.