Andrew Street, Northcote by Mesh Design Projects

ByJon Dykstra Houses

This Californian bungalow in Northcote was in need of a make-over and more room to entertain and accommodate overseas guests.

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Architect: Mesh Design Projects
Location: Andrew Street, Northcote
Date: 2017
Category: Alterations and Additions

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A bright living room with a large TV, cusioned sofas, and a glass-topped center table.
A bright living room with a large TV, cusioned sofas, and a glass-topped center table.
The dining area, which includes a 6-seater oval table, pendant lighting, and folding glass doors that open up to the courtyard with an outdoor kitchen.
The dining area, which includes a 6-seater oval table, pendant lighting, and folding glass doors that open up to the courtyard with an outdoor kitchen.
An open dining and eat-in kitchen layout with dark hardwood flooring.
An open dining and eat-in kitchen layout with dark hardwood flooring.
A light and airy contemporary kitchen with high-end appliances includes a tile-topped island and dark paint cabinetry.
A light and airy contemporary kitchen with high-end appliances includes a tile-topped island and dark paint cabinetry.
A bedroom has a lot of natural light thanks to the double pane glass windows, dark wood flooring, and a mix of gray, dark, and white paint.
A bedroom has a lot of natural light thanks to the double pane glass windows, dark wood flooring, and a mix of gray, dark, and white paint.
A large bedroom with vaulted ceilings and dark wood floors, as well as an ensuite.
A large bedroom with vaulted ceilings and dark wood floors, as well as an ensuite.
A children's bedroom with arts and crafts decorations, a shutter window, dark wood flooring, and white walls and ceiling.
A children’s bedroom with arts and crafts decorations, a shutter window, dark wood flooring, and white walls and ceiling.
An ensuite bathroom with dark hardwood flooring, tile walls, and a glass window overlooking the courtyard.
An ensuite bathroom with dark hardwood flooring, tile walls, and a glass window overlooking the courtyard.
The house's back facade, complete with patio, kitchen, and a lawn with seating area.
The house’s back facade, complete with patio, kitchen, and a lawn with seating area.

This Californian bungalow in Northcote was in need of a make-over and more room to entertain and accommodate overseas guests.

The renovation consisted of retaining the 3 x existing bedrooms but increasing there size, adding a walk-in robe and Ensuite to the main bedroom and a generous open plan kitchen/living area to open up on a landscaped north facing backyard.

They also wanted to convert a tired looking shed in the rear yard to a self-contained bungalow that could be used as a BnB or visiting family members from overseas.

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Jon Dykstra
Jon Dykstra

Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.

His current focus is AI-driven design analysis, using artificial intelligence to study patterns in color, layout, and material choice across thousands of homes. His Personality Type Home Design Guide applies personality frameworks to interior aesthetics, helping readers design spaces that reflect how they actually think and live.

His favorite piece on the site is the 25 Most Popular Designs, is a daily-updated ranking of the top designs over the last 30 days, driven entirely by visitor activity. The feedback is invaluable for understanding what resonates most with readers. LinkedIn

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