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…
The kitchen really is the heart of the home, so it’s vital to get the design for your new kitchen right. From benchtops to butler’s pantries, splashbacks to sinks, there’s a seemingly endless array of options to consider and decisions to make, and ensuring every detail works together to optimise both functionality and aesthetics can…
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,…
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…
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…
Whether it be a Victorian, Federation, Edwardian, or a Queen Anne home, older homes don’t often provide great thermal performance. With old and draughty chimneys, original double hung windows, high ceilings and many gaps around windows and doors, improving the thermal performance of an old home can be challenging. However, with the addition of modern…
Houses built within the period of Queen Victoria’s reign, from 1837 to 1901, are known as Victorian houses and dwellings in this iconic style of architecture can be found nestled throughout many inner Melbourne suburbs. At Duncan Thompson Extensions, we specialise in bringing these beautiful old homes back to life, giving them a contemporary twist…
Australians love nothing more than entertaining outdoors, with casual backyard barbeques, extravagant events and fun-filled family celebrations a regular occurrence in most homes around the country. Even for those who don’t entertain frequently, being able to keep an eye on the kids in the backyard from inside is high up on the priority list, however,…
Three Building Trends in 2021 – Part 4 Do you look at your life differently since the beginning of the pandemic? How about the way you think about your home? The truth is, the way we live life has changed due to the events of the last two years. This is reflected in the way…
The last twelve months has changed the relationship we all have with our living spaces, and many people have made the decision to undertake home extensions and renovations to transform their homes into a luxurious retreat from the outside world. Duncan Thompson Extensions is the premier home renovation builder in Melbourne, specialising in high quality…
Nothing beat the warmth and comfort offered by genuine fireplace. Not only does a fireplace provide an ideal centrepiece to a living room, it adds a sophisticated touch of functional luxury to a space. If you are planning a home renovation or extension in Melbourne, you might be wondering if it’s worthwhile to restore old…
