When bigger is better: Standout Australian home extensions

Author: Joanna Tovia on Houzz

A traditional home is nice, but a traditional home with a modern extension is even nicer. As these incredible additions reveal, the extra space and modern comforts that come with a well-designed extension can be positively life-enhancing.

It’s little wonder that, given the means and the opportunity, most of us aspire to doing something similar at our own properties. Be inspired by these standouts in the meantime.

1. Location: St Kilda West, Victoria
Why we love it: That zinc shingle cladding won us over instantly!

2. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: This extension is unapologetically modern to suit the lifestyle of the family within.

3. Location: Taringa, Queensland
Why we love it: Not all extensions have to be to the rear, and not all of them need to include an enclosed living space. This heritage-listed Queenslander is located on a corner block, which opened up possibilities to build alongside rather than behind the home.

4. Location: Birchgrove, NSW
Why we love it: It’s refreshing to see an addition designed in keeping with the original home.

5. Location: Alphington, Victoria
Why we love it: Daring to be different can pay off, as is the case with this curvy extension.

The design may be a little out there, but it still manages to complement the modest Arts and Crafts home to which it is connected.

6. Location: New Farm, Queensland
Why we love it: It’s not what you expect from a Queenslander, but the addition makes it no less loveable.