Inside Out

5 pathways to a renovation that works from front to back

Many Australians are living the dream of a home that squeals original Federation or Victorian or mid-century at the front and contemporary-modern at the back. Such a set-up should always pleasantly surprise visitors with its flowing style and conveniences, and have a meeting point of old and new that’s comfortable, not jarring.

Many of our BuildHers live in original homes that they’ve extended and updated with great success. While the end results belie the challenges of such radical change, you should always

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