Interior Design Love :: MANLY VALE BUSH HOUSE by Michelle Walker Architects

Today I wanted to show you this gorgeous renovated home… Michelle Walker, Director of Michelle Walker Architects recently took on the challenge of transforming her four bedroom Manly Vale home from a modest post-war fibro bungalow, into a modern five bedroom family home. Backing onto bushland, the character of the newly renovated home is
inspired by the materials of Australian rural buildings and its natural setting.

“With an active family of my own, I know the importance of the home and how it can enhance the family’s day to day life. I love being able to design beautiful and practical homes,” said Michelle Walker, Director of Michelle Walker Architects.

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The kitchen has a large, open plan that is functional and can accommodate a large family as well as guests. The space is designed as a single-line galley kitchen, furnished with two white aluminium tables from Australian company, Aero Designs. The tables interconnect and can be extended to seat eight, with one at bench height and the other at dining table height.
Materials and colours used externally have been continued throughout the kitchen such as polyurethane cabinets in Dulux “antique white” and “monument” and Australian hardwood (ironbark) feature timber veneer. The addition of a new mirrored splashback behind the benchtop opens up the space and reflects the outdoor greenery and pool.

The property has a northern aspect along its full length, filling it with natural light and sunshine. Walker extended the already open and bright home by designing a new covered outdoor room spanning 25 square metres, complete with operable sliding and bifold aluminium louvred panels to block the western sun. Spotted gum decking flows from the outdoor room to the edge of the refurbished pool area which is separated by frameless glass pool fencing.

The external works also included a pool renovation and a new poolside entertaining area, paved in almond granite, with a covered outdoor barbeque space and 12 square metres of outdoor storage for surfboards, bikes, bins and pool toys and accessories. The front of the house was also upgraded with a new driveway and connected carport, providing undercover sheltered access to the house.

You must visit Michelle’s other work here. Michelle is driven to forge her way as a female architect in an industry where nationally, only 20 per cent of all registered architects are female. The
practice operates with an all female team of three registered architects. Worth a look for sure! ♥ KC.