Red Brick Reno

Red Brick House Renovation

This Red Brick house, built in 1954, with its sturdy blue stone footings, is as solid as the day it was built, yet its energy efficiency was 70 years out of date, now with a sustainable makeover to update its durability and efficiency for a healthy future. This old house renovation's aim was to ensure a greener and more comfortable living environment for the future.

Curves and Colours

This vibrant kitchen forms the heart of a thoughtful red brick renovation, pairing bold cabinetry with custom shelving and soft lighting to create a practical yet playful family hub.

Bold Meets Practical

A standout moment in this red brick renovation: curved benchtops, geometric tile splashbacks, and layered storage offer function and personality in equal measure.

Functional Kitchen Style

Smart storage and artistic tilework blend beautifully in this updated kitchen space, designed to elevate everyday living in this red brick renovation project. It’s where form meets functionality in the most delightful way.

Light-Filled Dining Nook

This cosy dining nook welcomes both humans and furry family members with natural light, greenery, and a calm connection to the outdoors, a charming touch to this red brick renovation.

Featured in Design Magazines

Check out Sanctuary Magazine Issue 67, featuring our Red Brick House Renovation — a standout example of sustainable design and thoughtful transformation in Kyneton, VIC. This inspiring project took Kerryn’s red brick cottage from a 1.7 to an impressive 8.9-star energy rating, all with minimal layout changes.

With airtight construction, a subfloor membrane, sealed gaps, and energy-efficient upgrades like a 3.12kW solar system, 22,500L rainwater tank, and permaculture gardens, the home blends performance with purpose.

Add in a sleek new bathroom, a reimagined kitchen, and even Passive House-rated cat doors, and you've got a modern renovation that’s both smart and sustainable.

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Did you know our Red Brick Reno was featured in The Design Files as well as Sanctuary Magazine?

We're incredibly proud to have this project recognised for its sustainable design, considered craftsmanship, and timeless transformation.

This renovation celebrates the best of contemporary living, blending charm, functionality, and performance. Explore the full feature to see how we reimagined a classic red brick cottage into a modern, high-performance home.

Journey of the Red Brick Reno

Follow the Red Brick Reno Project in our exclusive video series, where we take you behind the scenes of this sustainable renovation of a solid 1954 red brick home with bluestone footings.

Each episode offers an authentic, real-time look at the skill, planning, and care that transformed this classic home into a greener, more comfortable space built to last.

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