A Modern Refresh

A complete overhaul gave this 25-year-old home a storage boost while retaining a minimalistic feel.

- BALVINDER SANDHU

Space Condominium unit

Location Hume Avenue

Reno period 12 weeks

Home to A family of five

Reno budget $130K

When the owners of this condominium unit moved in 20 years ago, they didn't carry out any renovation work, finding that they didn't need to change much of the home to fit their lifestyle.

Living room The large built-in cabinet in the living room works as a convenient spot to stash things while matching the minimalist look of the home.

Now, with three grown kids, it was high time to give their home a fresh look and introduce more storage space for their growing needs. The challenge given to design firm Met Interior was to maximise the storage room in the condo yet make it look and feel as streamlined and spacious as possible.

Living room entrance An archway connects the living room to the dry kitchen, allowing plenty of natural light to stream through.

Although the inspiration for the overhaul was a minimalistic feel, the amount of work carried out was anything but minimal, the renovation turning every room of the house upside down except for the balcony. From small touches such as adding more cabinets to redesigning the entire kitchen, the 12-week project swept freshness into every nook and cranny.