Olive Street | Mornington
Project brief
Subdivision; renovation of a beach cottage.
Property size
We took the lead on this project, taking on the makeover of this outdated coastal home. Subdivision was undertaken by us, along with major stormwater upgrade to council assets and converting the existing dwelling into a contemporary, open-plan beach house, with a new build at the rear of the property. This was the first home development we had undertaken and remains one of our favourite projects.
As part of the renovation we switch up the layout, flipping the tiny galley kitchen to the other side of the house and opened up the main area. Bifold doors were added, opening out onto the new Merbau decking to create easy indoor-outdoor living. We used timber flooring and neutral, natural tones throughout the home to reflect the serene, beachside lifestyle.
The showpiece for us was the main bathroom, where we incorporated a blue tiled-in bathtub and copper-accent lighting.
The exterior was also given a facelift and landscaped as we subdivided the block, with a new outdoor shower adding to “beach” appeal.