Kitchens

Explore our collection of Kitchens
featured on Lunchbox Architect.

The heart of modern homes is the kitchen. While it's an expensive area to build or renovate, getting the kitchen right will make your home.

Gloomy Worker's Cottage Enjoys a Small But Transformative Extension

Modest extension creates an infinitely more liveable home compared to a previously gloomy and confused hodgepodge of poor additions.

Butler House: Stylish warehouse conversion in famous Fitzroy building

Nestled within the undulated roofline of Fitzroy’s famed MacRobertson building sits a warehouse conversion and roof terrace with a difference…

Aperture House: Humble Brick Creates a Surprisingly Spacious Home

Aperture House uses the humble brick in imaginative and experimental ways which belie the modest scale of the spaces.

A Weatherboard House Extension Perfectly Suited to Brisbane's Climate

James Russell Architects' distinctive tropical style shines through in this climate-sensitive weatherboard house extension.

XYZ House Extends on Every Axis to Make a Vibrant Family Home

An original modernist home is extended out and up to create more flexible space for the modern family.

Timms Bach: A Simple But Stunning Beach Shelter in New Zealand

A combination of materials in their raw state and a humble aesthetic make this New Zealand beach bach simply stunning.

Hello House: This Has to Be the Friendliest House on the Block!

As you round the corner of this quiet street, a cheery extension greets you. Quite literally… It says 'Hello'.

Bondi Apartment: Relaxed Beach Retreat in the Heart of Bustling Bondi

This apartment renovation in the middle of one of Sydney's busiest suburbs still manages to capture the relaxed nature of a beach house…

Fenwick Street House: Passive Solar Design for Light and Spacious Home

This passive solar home was designed to maximise available light and space on an oddly shaped block in the inner suburban Melbourne.

Rich Materially and Spatially, Stirling House is Fun From Every Angle

Dubbed 'The Ark', this child-friendly house has loads of character and a story to tell. It's the antithesis of a minimalist white box.

The Plinth House Simple Extension Takes Advantage of Picturesque Location

The Plinth House proves bigger is not always better. The extension provides a more comfortable living space and kitchen in a minimal footprint.

St Kilda East House: An Old Home is Brightened With Dining Courtyard

A series of insertions into this period home injects light deep into the plan, making it modern and bright in-spite of its age.

O'Sullivan Family Home is a Finely Crafted Home on a Meagre Budget

With the help of friends and neighbours this beautifully crafted home was realised on a budget closer to a caravan than a family home.

Holden Street House is Transformed in Much-Needed Modern Update

From possum-infested DIY-renovated nightmare to sunny and spacious home, Holden Street House has been transformed.

House Bruce Alexander Hides the Owner's Bicycle with Pulley System

A pulley system extending through the atrium of this House Bruce Alexander is designed so the owners can store bicycles and winch them out of view.

At Merton House a Curving Dark Timber Wall Creates the New Home's Edge

Merton House reinterprets the bay windows, scale and arrangement of internal spaces to create a contemporary kitchen and living spaces.

Trentham Long House Has Old World Charm in a Modern Package

Trentham Long House treads the line between old-fashioned simplicity and the conveniences of contemporary life.

A Family of Bike Lovers Find All They Are Looking for at Bike House

MAMIL haters, beware. Bike House is designed for a family of four bikes-lovers who have foregone the family car for a two-wheeled alternative.

Baker Street House Maximises a Tight Site With Glass and Double Height Spaces

A tight inner-city site is transformed with double height spaces and floor-to-ceiling, seamlessly connecting the indoors and outdoors.

Melbourne Refurbishment Has Fun with Colour and Scale

This Melbourne Refurbishment rearranges spaces in line with modern living, but doesn't forget to have fun along the way…

House C3 Balances Modernity with its 19th Century Neighbours

House C3 sits comfortably in its neighbourhood of 19th century workers' cottages neither shouting its modernity nor mimicking the neighbours.

This South Melbourne House Refurbishment Opens the Entire Ground Floor

Thanks to a clever refurbishment this South Melbourne House becomes a communal multi-zoned space in keeping with the family's desire to live and work together.

A Modern Extension of Thin Steel, Glass, and Concrete Adorns Heritage Home

An extension made from delicate steel and expansive glass feels like a precious jewel has been hung on the original heritage home.

Casual House is a Laid-Back Home Built for Modern Living

Casual House's low maintenance, no frills materials create an affordable yet compelling extension to the rear of a family home.

Castle Rock Beach House: In Search of the Perfect NZ Beach House

Herbst Architects continue their search for the perfect beach bach — Castle Rock Beach House is dramatic in spite of its simplicity…

House McBeath a Tiny Terrace Gets a Modern Partner

A tiny terrace is transformed thanks to a new neighbouring addition that compliments and contrasts the original.

Darlinghurst Apartment Proves Good Things Come in Small Packages

Through high quality design, the compact Darlinghurst Apartment provides an affordable option for inner city living…

Winscombe Extension Connects the Home to a Manicured Rear Garden

Winscombe Extension deals with a growing family and a strong desire to establish a connection to the manicured rear garden…

Annie Street House Achieves a Remarkable Amount on a Tight Budget

Annie Street House was constructed by a project builder and utilises project home technology in unique ways to achieve a tight budget.

The 1980s-era South Durras House Gains a Unique Studio and New Storage

A new studio and a reworking of the original home dramatically improves liveability at South Durras House.

Brighton East Interior: Finessing Spaces to Serve as a Family Home

The clients of Brighton East Interior wanted to ensure their home met the hectic requirements of the family while preferring to not build up.

Maylands Additions Inspired by the Craft and Richness of Existing Home

Maylands Additions is a highly crafted addition that builds on the materials and detailed richness of the existing heritage-listed house.

The Dalmeny's Origami-like Extension is Tech Meets Arts and Crafts

Using the latest laser-cutting technology, The Dalmeny is a shack meets tech-science hybrid solution to the generic suburban environment.

Kingswood House Replaces a Converted Warehouse Destroyed in an Earthquake

This modern warehouse home reinterprets the existing home style and feeling of the original home with modern flair.

A Perfectly Proportioned Prefab Cabin Secluded in a Forest Clearing

Musk is a stylish modern prefab cabin designed as a secluded retreat to relax and enjoy 360 degree views of natural bushland.

Westmere Park Avenue is a Modest Extension with a Huge Impact

A new compact living pavilion defies its size thanks to plenty of glass and sliding doors — effortlessly connecting home and garden.

Attention to Detail Creates a Home That Can Age Gracefully

A detailed but classic palette, combined with expert attention to detail helps Paddington Terrace age gracefully as its family grows.

A Typical English Cottage Style House is Transformed Into Modern Home

A series of separate, disconnected rooms are transformed by a central, open planned living space that maximises north light.

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