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A genius extension with a richly detailed interior makes this Edwardian home in Melbourne truly special.

- Georgia Madden

KITCHEN/DINING The curved wall, made from Bowral Bricks in Murray Grey from Brickworks, conceals the butler’s pantry. Ceiling clad in Victorian ash battens with the click-on system, Sculptform. Tossa 2400 pendant light (above kitchen island), Hub Furniture. Dekton Zenith benchtops. Johansen dining table, Kai #42 dining chairs, and Miyazaki barstools, all Great Dane. Artworks by Andrea Wilson (kitchen shelf) and Craig Handley (dining area), both from Studio Gallery. Furniture and art selection by Swee Design. Hamlet pavers in Ash, Brickworks. The sliding door behind the dining table leads to a poolside entertaining area. Landscape design by Mud Office.

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Bricks offer endless creative potential when you’re building or renovating. “Time and time again, brick remains a popular building material choice among consumers, architects, and designers because of its design flexibility, strong structural capabilities, and intricate detailing,” says Brett Ward, general manager of international marketing at Brickworks Building Products. With hundreds of colors and textures to choose from, there truly is a brick to suit any building style, he says. “Brick has enduring style and timeless charm and is adaptable to any house style. And Austral Bricks’ products come with a 100-year warranty, so you can be sure that your home will look good forever.”