28 MAGICAL REVIVAL - Tooltime · 2015. 8. 19. · MAGICAL REVIVAL Tooltime Construction has used...
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28 renovation MAGICAL REVIVAL Tooltime Construction has used their expertise to successfully bring an old Mount Claremont home into the modern era T HIS Mount Claremont home was transformed from a dark and out- dated abode to a stately residence fit for a modern family. Tooltime Construction supervisor Rick Shalders says the living spaces were extended and two alfresco areas added along with a gatehouse entrance to spruce up and secure the property. “The owners wanted something con- temporary and practical with a layout that would suit a range of homeowners when it came time to sell, so we created a home to suit those who love to entertain or a family looking for a decent amount of space,” Rick says. “It’s come up really beautiful from its original form.” There was a complete facelift given to the indoor areas with the owners calling in an interior designer to add neutral but striking touches such as white wooden shutters throughout. “When you walk through the double- door entry there’s an elegant chandelier and feature wallpaper that all look very smart,” Rick says. To the left of the entry is the living room that has almost doubled in size – with the exterior wall pushed out – and now opens to a small alfresco area. To the right is a new kitchen, dining and family room. The family room has a wide gas-fired fireplace with a pebble base, so the flames come up through the stones. “The kitchen looks amazing. It has really high-quality appliances and fittings,” Rick says. “There are drop-down lights over the large island bench that has plenty of storage cupboards and stools can be tucked under the breakfast bar when they are not being used. “It now feels like a big open space and bifold doors from the family room open to the main tiled alfresco with a cedar-lined ceiling.” Rick says the property was designed to be low maintenance, with artificial lawn in both alfresco areas and the main indoor spaces tiled to help with easy cleaning, particularly for those who have little children. The renovated home now has three bedrooms, including the master bedroom, and a study. The new roof over the extended areas blends well with the tiles on the old roof. Beth Rivers GET THE LOOK ✱ Builder: Tooltime Construction, O’Connor, phone: 9331 4144, www.tooltime.net.au ✱ Design: George Milankov, Milankov Designs and Project Management, Osborne Park, phone: 9244 1494 ✱ Interior design: Toni Hodge, Toni Hodge Interiors, Nedlands, phone: 0419 858 408, www.tonihodgeinteriors.com.au
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MAGICALREVIVALTooltime Construction has used their expertise to successfully bring an old Mount Claremont home into the modern era
T HIS Mount Claremont home was transformed from a dark and out-dated abode to a stately residence fi t for a modern family. Tooltime Construction supervisor Rick Shalders says the living spaces were extended and two alfresco areas added along with a gatehouse entrance to spruce up and secure the property.
“The owners wanted something con-temporary and practical with a layout that would suit a range of homeowners when it came time to sell, so we created a home to suit those who love to entertain or a family looking for a decent amount of space,” Rick says. “It’s come up really beautiful from its original form.”
There was a complete facelift given to the indoor areas with the owners calling in an interior designer to add neutral but striking touches such as white wooden shutters throughout.
“When you walk through the double-door entry there’s an elegant chandelier and feature wallpaper that all look very smart,” Rick says.
To the left of the entry is the living room that has almost doubled in size – with the exterior wall pushed out – and now opens to a small alfresco area. To the right is a new kitchen, dining and family room.
The family room has a wide gas-fi red fi replace with a pebble base, so the fl ames come up through the stones.
“The kitchen looks amazing. It has really
high-quality appliances and fi ttings,” Rick says. “There are drop-down lights over the large island bench that has plenty of storage cupboards and stools can be tucked under the breakfast bar when they are not being used.
“It now feels like a big open space and bifold doors from the family room open to the main tiled alfresco with a cedar-lined ceiling.”
Rick says the property was designed to be low maintenance, with artifi cial lawn in both alfresco areas and the main indoor spaces tiled to help with easy cleaning, particularly for those who have little children.
The renovated home now has three bedrooms, including the master bedroom, and a study.
The new roof over the extended areas blends well with the tiles on the old roof.
Beth Rivers
GET THE LOOK✱ Builder: Tooltime Construction,
O’Connor, phone: 9331 4144, www.tooltime.net.au
✱ Design: George Milankov, Milankov Designs and Project Management, Osborne Park, phone: 9244 1494
✱ Interior design: Toni Hodge, Toni Hodge Interiors, Nedlands, phone: 0419 858 408, www.tonihodgeinteriors.com.au
