Bright and modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, an island with stools, large windows, and greenery outside.

Barkly House

Barkly House is a contemporary renovation project that reimagines a traditional home with a focus on maximising space and functionality. The design emphasises natural light, flexible living areas, and a strong connection to the outdoors, creating a versatile and modern family home while respecting the original character of the structure.

Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a gray backsplash, open shelving, a countertop island with a sink and stools, a built-in oven, wine rack, and a dining area with chairs and a bookshelf in the background.
Interior of a dining room or living space featuring a wooden table with a dark vase holding green leafy branches, a yellow bowl, a white brick wall with a large framed pop art poster, and a white bookshelf with ceramic bowls, books, and decorative it
A cozy living room with a light blue sofa and multiple decorative pillows, a black round side table with a small bowl, and a black coffee table with an open book, set against a wood-paneled wall with large windows showing greenery outside.
A minimalist bathroom seen through a sliding glass door, with a white sink, a wall-mounted faucet, a large mirror, a potted plant, a wooden bowl, towels on a shelf, and white tiled walls.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, large window with indoor plants, a person sitting near the window reading a book, a white kitchen island with a sink and a large green plant in the center, a dining table with chairs, a wall shelf with decorative
Modern living room with a blue couch, gray armchair, wooden shelves, and large windows with plants.
Modern bathroom sink with a white basin, wooden cabinet, large mirror, plants, and minimal decor.
A modern house with large glass sliding doors, wooden trim, and a small patio with a wicker chair, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Bright modern bathroom with white tiled walls, a large window, a white vanity with round vessel sinks, dark towels, and a radiator under the window.
Interior view of a modern kitchen with large window overlooking a small garden, wooden cabinetry, white countertop, and a kitchen sink.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, a central island with a sink, and a large window with plants outside, decorated with a framed artwork and shelves with ceramics and books.
Modern bathroom with white tile walls, large mirror, double sink vanity, and walk-in shower with glass door and rain shower head.

  • Type: Extension / Renovation
    Location: Fitzroy North
    Completed: July 2020

  • Architecture: True Story (Formally Dan Gayfer Desgin)
    Steel Windows: Steel Window Design
    Timber Windows: Aspect Windows
    Tiles: Artedomus, Signorino & Surface Gallery
    Timber Floor: Royal Oak
    Benchtops: Essa Stone
    Timber Veneer: American Oak Crown Cut

  • 2021 House Awards Shortlist — House Alteration and Addition under 200m2

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  • Tess Kelly