Living Areas

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Living areas are the more casual zones of the home where you enjoy time with friends and family and take time to relax. Maximise the comfort of your living areas with ideas and inspiration from Lunchbox Architect.

This is Kelly: An Interwar Gem Gets Her Groove Back

Kelly’s rebirth proves that timeless design and sun-drenched spaces can transform even the most forgotten homes.

Brick by Brick: A Thoughtful Thornbury Renovation

Turning past into present—this Thornbury home repurposes its own bricks to create a timeless extension.

A Shadow That Shines: Silhouette House’s Thoughtful Evolution

A silhouette of Preston’s industrial past shapes this striking home, with a sunken lounge, sauna, and family-friendly design.

You Won’t Believe This Home Started as a Tiny Coastal Shack

Forget cookie-cutter renovations—this one balances nostalgia with a bold new chapter, and the result is stunning...

A Mid-Century Gem Reborn in Victoria’s High Country

Expansive paddocks behind the home evoke memories of Hampstead Heath...

A Mountain Retreat That Frames the Tasmanian Wilderness

An inverted design solution is a thoughtful response to a steep site.

From Poky to Perfect: A Victorian Cottage Reinvented

Heritage homes meet modern lifestyles in this clever Hawthorn East redesign.

Riverfront Revival: A 1990s Icon Reimagined for Modern Family Life

A young family’s vision transforms a Hawthorn classic into a modern haven.

From Chaos to Calm: The Transformation of a Disjointed Home

Thoughtful redesign turns a chaotic Melbourne home into a modern sanctuary.

When History and Modern Design Collide

Clever light design and curves transform a cramped terrace into a haven.

A Family Home That’s All About Connection and Style

The green screen: Privacy, sun protection, and morning coffee seating—all in one.

Blurring Boundaries Between Home and Landscape

Texture takes centre stage, with dark finishes and tactile materials blending the home into its surroundings.

How a Tiny 8 Square Metre Extension Transformed an 1830s Cottage

Small extension, big impact—see how a compact addition and a lot of thoughtful design transformed this historic home.

A Victorian Terrace Transformed: Surprising Light, Space, and Style

A heritage facade, a modern heart – discover the design that balances tradition with today’s comforts in a truly unexpected way.

How This Simple Renovation Transformed a Family’s Day-to-Day Living

A gloomy, south-facing family home transformed with light-filled spaces and a new rumpus. How did they do it? Find out now!

From Worst to First: How This Home Became the Street Star

Curved walls, clever design, and connection to the park—Fringe Dweller strikes the perfect balance between privacy and openness.

How a Simple Re-Design Transformed This 1970s Home for a Modern Family

It’s 70s architecture with a modern twist. Take a peek inside this thoughtfully redesigned South Yarra townhouse.

Vaulted Ceilings and Rural Views: A 1960s Bungalow Reimagined

This 1960s bungalow didn’t belong in the countryside… until it did. See the transformation!

Clever joinery unit is the Swiss Army Knife for apartment living

You won't believe how this 8.2m joinery unit transforms a compact apartment into a creative haven for this retired couple...

How this early 20th Century home embraces the best of both eras

A secret sawtooth roof, sunlight galore, and a music studio—see how this early 20th-century home quietly hides a big modern surprise.

How one home seamlessly supports three generations

Wondering how two families can live together without stepping on toes? This design cracks the code for multigenerational homes.

A home that's been in the family for 50 years gets a modern twist...

This home has a heritage listed Fig Tree in the backyard! Rather than see it as a problem, the architects saw the opportunity!

Reimagining the Queenslander for modern living…

This thoughtfully designed renovation repositions a classic Queenslander on its site, creating distinct garden rooms and modern family spaces.

A tricky corner window was worth it, transforming this home…

Despite engineering headaches, a stunning corner window brings light, space, and a seamless connection to the garden at this home.

A Future-Proof Home Embraces its Location for Ideal Australian Living

A striking future-proof home designed to blend indoor and outdoor spaces while capturing stunning parkland and river views.

Coastal Elegance Meets Family Living in Avalon Beach

A modern beach house that blends timeless elegance with the dynamic needs of a young family…

This is how our homes should adapt to their climate and environment!

The home opens to embrace warmer weather, and closes down for cosy comfort in cooler weather among many other adaptable features…

A 90s renovation had made one big mistake…

Now this home enjoys a modern upgrade, reconnecting the kitchen to the backyard and adding eco-friendly touches...

Imagine if more suburban homes looked and functioned like this…

A suburban home designed for the Australian landscape and climate. If our suburbs looked like this, imagine what we could create.

A curvy idea turns a challenging block into a sunlit sanctuary

A surprising solution was the key to unlocking natural light and a sense of space on this dark, narrow site…

Renovation project turns into a completely new house

Where possible, renovating is a great choice, but sometimes it becomes clear that building a new home is the best option…

The stakes are high when an architect designs her own renovation!

See how an architect turned this small, dark cottage into a spacious, light-filled home for her and her family...

Garden Wall House Melbourne: A Garden Lover's Dream Home

Immerse yourself in nature daily with Garden Wall House Melbourne, where the backyard truly becomes an additional room of the home.

Upside down house makes the most of neighbouring park

Placing the living areas on the first floor instead of the ground gives this home the sense of being in a treehouse...

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