Rimu floorboards compliment the subtle eucalyptus coloured splashback

Rimu timber cabinet and wine storage with illuminated glass shelving provide a colour and warmth

The dramatic stone form of the island bench (bottom right) is a powerful sculptural element and a focal point in the kitchen

The use of a curved bi-fold door unit provides generous circulation space through what would otherwise be a tight connection to the living areas

Slim-line kitchen cabinet hardware contributes to the clean lines and simplicity of design

The frameless glass connection above the curved door track contributes to a lightness that suggests a floating structure

A broad flight of Blackbutt steps lead to this north facing deck

Night lighting makes the stairway equally stunning by evening

Extensive cedar pergola battens create dappled light and summer shade.

Bathroom wall height is accentuated by the floating connection with the ceiling and concealed illumination

A wall mounted toilet pan can make even a very small bathroom floor appear more extensive and less cluttered

The existing home, located on sloping land, has difficult access from the elevated interior to outdoor areas.

The new garage screens views from the street below to the entertaining deck behind

A new kitchen features reconstituted stone benches and Miele appliances throughout. A curved bifold doorway maximise interior space while permitting a huge 5m wide doorway to the deck

A raised garden courtyard brings the outdoor greenery within reach of the elevated living areas and deck.

Sumptuous New Zealand Rimu hardwood flooring is used to match that found in the existing house. Pergolas provide filtered shading to the lounge.

The new extension (left behind garage) blends seamlessly with the original house. The new garage acts as an acoustic barrier between a busy eastern suburbs road the concealed private garden area.