A Contemporary Addition Opens This House To The Backyard

What was once a duplex has now been transformed into a single family home by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects.

The facade of the 1920s brick duplex apartment building in Sydney, Australia, was modified to kept the same character as the existing building.

At the rear of the home, the ground floor was opened up to the backyard and swimming pool, and a new extension housing the living room and dining room was added.

A covered patio area extends the living area outdoors, and provides shade on hot summer days.

Large sliding glass doors open up the living room the backyard, and a wooden accent wall breaks up the light interior palette. Built-in storage in the wooden wall creates a space to display personal items.

Opposite the wooden wall is another wall with hidden storage, and a dark wood dining table with white chairs make up the dining room.

Next to the dining room is the kitchen. Original elements of the duplex have been kept, like the ceiling and the brick fireplace, while minimalist cabinetry and light countertops create a modern kitchen.

Simple light wood stairs and handrail as well as white painted brick lead you up to the second floor of the home.

Upstairs, a small bedroom or home office with an ensuite bathroom has also been been updated. The kitchen and bathrooms in the home were relocated when the home had the extension added.

Here’s a look at another bathroom in the home. This one uses a patterned green and white tile to add some color to the space.