Brisbane Renovation Design Red Hill by Dion Seminara Architecture

ByJon Dykstra Houses

A house painted in white was captured.

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Architects: Dion Seminara Architecture

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The house smoothly combines the old colonial characteristics at the front with additional contemporary features.
The house smoothly combines the old colonial characteristics at the front with additional contemporary features.
A roomy addition to widening the house and taking advantage of the vista.
A roomy addition to widening the house and taking advantage of the vista.
This colonial architecture design creates the ideal fusion of contemporary style with a traditional colonial residence.
This colonial architecture design creates the ideal fusion of contemporary style with a traditional colonial residence.
Shutters in the living space provided the modern appearance you wanted and handled your privacy concerns without obstructing the view or ventilation.
Shutters in the living space provided the modern appearance you wanted and handled your privacy concerns without obstructing the view or ventilation.
The hardwood flooring in the home reflects the design aesthetic.
The hardwood flooring in the home reflects the design aesthetic.
The interior is made up of white painted walls.
The interior is made up of white painted walls.
The dining room and kitchen have high ceilings.
The dining room and kitchen have high ceilings.
View of the dining room table and a grand piano case on the first floor when on the second story.
View of the dining room table and a grand piano case on the first floor when on the second story.
A good dining experience is having a view of the outside.
A good dining experience is having a view of the outside.
A counter island with lighting that illuminates the space has a stylish sense for casual dining.
A counter island with lighting that illuminates the space has a stylish sense for casual dining.
It has a wooden partition separating the living space from the kitchen.
It has a wooden partition separating the living space from the kitchen.
The kitchen's all-white cabinetry blends perfectly with the hardwood floors.
The kitchen’s all-white cabinetry blends perfectly with the hardwood floors.
The morning sun shines inside the house, illuminating it naturally.
The morning sun shines inside the house, illuminating it naturally.

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A glass railing adorns the wooden staircase.
A glass railing adorns the wooden staircase.
A hanging chandelier will meet you as you make your way up to the second story.
A hanging chandelier will meet you as you make your way up to the second story.
On the second floor, which houses the bedrooms and bathroom.
On the second floor, which houses the bedrooms and bathroom.
This bedroom, which features gray bedding and a big window with shutters, offers a comfortable atmosphere.
This bedroom, which features gray bedding and a big window with shutters, offers a comfortable atmosphere.
Shiny oak floors and white-painted walls entice you to enter the other rooms.
Shiny oak floors and white-painted walls entice you to enter the other rooms.
A room for kids that doubles as a study space had a lot of books on the shelves.
A room for kids that doubles as a study space had a lot of books on the shelves.
Everything in the space, including the wooden floors, floral cushions, all-white furniture, and windows that let in light, is good.
Everything in the space, including the wooden floors, floral cushions, all-white furniture, and windows that let in light, is good.
The walls and cabinets in the bathroom are entirely white as well.
The walls and cabinets in the bathroom are entirely white as well.

With their children growing older, our clients made the significant decision to move to Red Hill to be closer to their children’s schools and future universities. As our client’s way of life changed and they had settled into their new community, they realized their new home needed to be open and modernized to meet the new lifestyle requirements of their family.

A character home can easily look like a “replica” when updated, and thus as character home architects, we maintained that our design would complement the other homes on the street while retaining its distinct style.  The project’s philosophy was to maximize the beautiful colonial features at the front of the existing home and seamlessly integrate them with a new contemporary, spacious extension to open the home and bring in the view.

The result of this colonial architecture design is the perfect juxtaposition of modern design and a traditional colonial home. Our clients emphasized the desire for spaces where the family could be together, so the centrally located dining area is designed to be used as a place where the family can reconnect.

Scale and proportion were integral elements for the design of this space, with the incorporation of an indoor/outdoor connection. Our clients have a passion for gardening, therefore our colonial architects wanted to give them a place that bonded them to the surrounding environment – a place they can view their horticultural efforts and appreciate the lush greenery.

The void in the new extension gives the room a feeling of infinite space, light, and airflow, making it the ultimate year-round retreat for our clients. Furthermore, the timber adds warmth to the open space, giving the home a feeling of coziness and complementing the style of the traditional colonial home.

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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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