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A Modern Refresh
SquareRooms
|April 2023
A complete overhaul gave this 25-year-old home a storage boost while retaining a minimalistic feel.
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.
This story is from the April 2023 edition of SquareRooms.
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