An extension has upgraded this home for the ultimate in family living. With growing kids, the owners wanted plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax, and this has certainly been achieved. The addition includes a new front entrance and an open-plan kitchen/dining/living space with trowel finished concrete flooring, a pitched ceiling, an integrated surround sound system and a barn door to block it off from the rest of the house.

Designed for entertaining, the kitchen balances efficiency with beauty. At 4.5m-long, the stone island bench is a talking point with every guest. The matte black cabinets are a striking design element with their brass handles, as is the smoked-mirror splashback. Step out through the huge sliding doors onto the deck, where the existing outdoor fireplace was built around. This is a great space for entertaining guests while the kids hang out in the pool area or second living space. The entire house has been insulated and double-glazed with argon gas so is a cosy and comfortable space to live in.