Mischa’s Place

This project was an extension to an existing weatherboard cottage brimming with retro vibes, personality, and love throughout the years. It was an exercise in knitting together old and new, and in embracing the character of the existing house, while opening up and breathing new life and light into the space. The addition was simple – a new bedroom and bathroom to the rear of the house to help create a private retreat for the owner. Two decks connect the interior spaces to the well-established garden. The internal renovation doesn’t seek to erase what is there; rather, it blends the old with the new to create a gradual transition from the existing part of the house to the fresh addition. 

The brief was to create an additional bedroom and ensuite at the rear of the residence, without compromising on the access to light or encroaching on the garden. 

The palette chosen is restrained and limited to timber finishes to maintain warmth in the space and let the textures speak for themselves. The kitchen was originally closed off from the dining space. To create more light and flow in this communal area, a wall was demolished. Joinery became the key to blending spaces together, and a long island bench was placed across the threshold where the wall once stood.