Before & After: A Vibrant Remodel Tunes Up an Australian Bungalow for a Family and Their Pets

A laid-back palette of wood and concrete—with energizing pops of red—defines a well-loved home for a family of three.

"Initially, we thought we wanted a mini makeover with some funky doors and some new kitchen cupboards," say the owners of this 1920 California Bungalow in Thebarton, a suburb of Adelaide, Australia. However after they met with local firm Fabrikate, the project took a delightful swerve.

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Melissa Dalton
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Melissa Dalton is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon, who has been writing for Dwell since 2017. Read more of her work about design and architecture at melissadalton.net.

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