Melbourne, the vibrant heart of Victoria, Australia, is not only renowned for its culture, arts, and bustling city life, but also for its thriving real estate market. As families and homeowners seek to optimize their living spaces, the home extension market in Melbourne has seen remarkable growth from 2022 to 2023. With an increasing…
Home renovations can be a daunting task for many homeowners in Melbourne, Victoria. However, with the right planning and execution, a renovation can not only improve the functionality and aesthetic of a home but also increase its value. One of the most common and effective ways to renovate a home is by cladding the exterior.…
The surges in property values over the years pushes homeowners to extend their Melbourne homes rather than put them on the market. The trend was highlighted in this article Property values in Melbourne have recorded about a five-fold increase over the past 30 years. Suburbs such as Box Hill, Kew and Aspendale top the list…
Home extensions are the perfect way to add extra space or create a new room in your home without having to move. You can have an extension built by a company specializing in this type of work, but how do you know which company is best for you? If you’re considering adding an extension to…
While all home extensions and renovations require meticulous planning, period and heritage home renovations require even more time, expertise, and care to preserve and enhance their beauty. If you are looking to undertake period home renovations, Camberwell’s Duncan Thompson Extensions are the trusted choice. As a family-owned, boutique building company specialising in heritage renovations and…
There’s something very special about period homes, not only are they filled with charming character and bespoke custom design, but they exude grace and grandeur, and evoke a warm sense of nostalgia. Whilst there’s so much to love about beautiful old homes, most often they lack the functionality needed for the modern family lifestyle. As…
What exactly is a second-story addition? Instead of building and expanding the footprint of a home, you build up in either a partial or full addition. Between the two, a full second-story means adding an entire new upper floor to your home. In this scenario, the roof is completely removed and transformed from a one-story…
With a beautiful mix of historic styles, Melbourne’s inner and bayside suburbs are dotted with stunning period homes that exude an abundance of unique charm and character. One such style that Melbourne is renowned for is Victorian – built during the reign of Queen Victoria, this style can be classified into three categories, early, mid,…
Providing a practical source of light and ventilation, windows also play a vital role in the energy efficiency and overall aesthetics of your home. If you are planning a new extension or a home renovation, Brighton, Camberwell, Ivanhoe locals can rely on the team at Duncan Thompson Extensions for innovative designs, high quality craftsmanship and…
When renovating or extending, the painting stage is a very exciting milestone; it’s one of the finishing details which really brings your home to life and signals that it’s not long until you can move in and enjoy the space. Whether you want to play it safe with a neutral palette or be bold with…
With an average daily high of 20 degrees Celsius, Melbourne is one of the best cities in the world to own a pool. The beautiful weather is the reason that over 10% of Australians have a pool in their backyard. Anyone that works in Melbourne home design and is involved in renovations in Melbourne knows…
There is something incredibly rewarding about transforming a tired old heritage house into a beautiful and functional family home. Whether it’s a simple renovation or largescale home extension, Melbourne homeowners rely on Duncan Thompson Extensions for high quality craftsmanship, personalised customer service and impeccable attention to detail. Heritage building renovations are our specialty, our team…
