Haberfield Classic Heritage Home Renewal

The Transformation

Before & After

A character-rich home with tired 1970s alterations, worn finishes and a dated rear kitchen that interrupted the original hall and room sequence. The design response addresses these conditions through four coordinated priorities: restore original architectural character; connect the rear kitchen respectfully; repeat one material language through the home; improve lighting without flattening heritage detail.

Location: Haberfield, NSW
Design Style: Federation Classic
Typical Duration: 20-28 weeks
Concept Date: August 2026

Original-space concept before the Federation Classic design response

Before After

The Design Behind the Transformation

Four coordinated design choices shape the full home response through layout, materials and everyday use.

Restore original architectural character

Restored Stained Glass and Arch

Restored Stained Glass and Arch resolves a specific part of the original condition while preserving the approved openings, proportions and movement through the space. The material selection is coordinated with the other three design responses so the room reads as one considered concept.

Material paletteWarm off-white plaster · Restored timber floorboards · Deep olive joinery
Connect the rear kitchen respectfully

Fireplace and Original Floorboards

Fireplace and Original Floorboards resolves a specific part of the original condition while preserving the approved openings, proportions and movement through the space. The material selection is coordinated with the other three design responses so the room reads as one considered concept.

Material paletteRestored timber floorboards · Deep olive joinery · Pale stone and aged brass
Repeat one material language through the home

Olive Heritage-Modern Kitchen

Olive Heritage-Modern Kitchen resolves a specific part of the original condition while preserving the approved openings, proportions and movement through the space. The material selection is coordinated with the other three design responses so the room reads as one considered concept.

Material paletteDeep olive joinery · Pale stone and aged brass · Warm off-white plaster
Improve lighting without flattening heritage detail

Consistent Hall-to-Rear Transition

Consistent Hall-to-Rear Transition resolves a specific part of the original condition while preserving the approved openings, proportions and movement through the space. The material selection is coordinated with the other three design responses so the room reads as one considered concept.

Material palettePale stone and aged brass · Warm off-white plaster · Restored timber floorboards