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Swedish simplicity meets Italian warmth in this sustainable coastal retreat.
Designed for gatherings and cosy escapes, The Blairgowrie Beach Club by @bowerarchitecture features mid-century charm, smart zoning, and passive design; turning a family’s story into a soulful coastal sanctuary.
Head to the post link in our bio to read the full project article on The Blairgowrie Beach Club.
🏡 Explore more homes like this & connect with a designer who fits your style → link in bio.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture and Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @fidoprojects
Styling: @jesskneebone
Swedish simplicity meets Italian warmth in this sustainable coastal retreat.
Designed for gatherings and cosy escapes, The Blairgowrie Beach Club by @bowerarchitecture features mid-century charm, smart zoning, and passive design; turning a family’s story into a soulful coastal sanctuary.
Head to the post link in our bio to read the full project article on The Blairgowrie Beach Club.
🏡 Explore more homes like this & connect with a designer who fits your style → link in bio.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture and Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @fidoprojects
Styling: @jesskneebone
Swedish simplicity meets Italian warmth in this sustainable coastal retreat.
Designed for gatherings and cosy escapes, The Blairgowrie Beach Club by @bowerarchitecture features mid-century charm, smart zoning, and passive design; turning a family’s story into a soulful coastal sanctuary.
Head to the post link in our bio to read the full project article on The Blairgowrie Beach Club.
🏡 Explore more homes like this & connect with a designer who fits your style → link in bio.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture and Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @fidoprojects
Styling: @jesskneebone
Swedish simplicity meets Italian warmth in this sustainable coastal retreat.
Designed for gatherings and cosy escapes, The Blairgowrie Beach Club by @bowerarchitecture features mid-century charm, smart zoning, and passive design; turning a family’s story into a soulful coastal sanctuary.
Head to the post link in our bio to read the full project article on The Blairgowrie Beach Club.
🏡 Explore more homes like this & connect with a designer who fits your style → link in bio.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture and Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @fidoprojects
Styling: @jesskneebone
Swedish simplicity meets Italian warmth in this sustainable coastal retreat.
Designed for gatherings and cosy escapes, The Blairgowrie Beach Club by @bowerarchitecture features mid-century charm, smart zoning, and passive design; turning a family’s story into a soulful coastal sanctuary.
Head to the post link in our bio to read the full project article on The Blairgowrie Beach Club.
🏡 Explore more homes like this & connect with a designer who fits your style → link in bio.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture and Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @fidoprojects
Styling: @jesskneebone
Swedish simplicity meets Italian warmth in this sustainable coastal retreat.
Designed for gatherings and cosy escapes, The Blairgowrie Beach Club by @bowerarchitecture features mid-century charm, smart zoning, and passive design; turning a family’s story into a soulful coastal sanctuary.
Head to the post link in our bio to read the full project article on The Blairgowrie Beach Club.
🏡 Explore more homes like this & connect with a designer who fits your style → link in bio.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture and Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @fidoprojects
Styling: @jesskneebone
Swedish simplicity meets Italian warmth in this sustainable coastal retreat.
Designed for gatherings and cosy escapes, The Blairgowrie Beach Club by @bowerarchitecture features mid-century charm, smart zoning, and passive design; turning a family’s story into a soulful coastal sanctuary.
Head to the post link in our bio to read the full project article on The Blairgowrie Beach Club.
🏡 Explore more homes like this & connect with a designer who fits your style → link in bio.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture and Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @fidoprojects
Styling: @jesskneebone
Swedish simplicity meets Italian warmth in this sustainable coastal retreat.
Designed for gatherings and cosy escapes, The Blairgowrie Beach Club by @bowerarchitecture features mid-century charm, smart zoning, and passive design; turning a family’s story into a soulful coastal sanctuary.
Head to the post link in our bio to read the full project article on The Blairgowrie Beach Club.
🏡 Explore more homes like this & connect with a designer who fits your style → link in bio.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture and Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @fidoprojects
Styling: @jesskneebone
Swedish simplicity meets Italian warmth in this sustainable coastal retreat.
Designed for gatherings and cosy escapes, The Blairgowrie Beach Club by @bowerarchitecture features mid-century charm, smart zoning, and passive design; turning a family’s story into a soulful coastal sanctuary.
Head to the post link in our bio to read the full project article on The Blairgowrie Beach Club.
🏡 Explore more homes like this & connect with a designer who fits your style → link in bio.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture and Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @fidoprojects
Styling: @jesskneebone
Swedish simplicity meets Italian warmth in this sustainable coastal retreat.
Designed for gatherings and cosy escapes, The Blairgowrie Beach Club by @bowerarchitecture features mid-century charm, smart zoning, and passive design; turning a family’s story into a soulful coastal sanctuary.
Head to the post link in our bio to read the full project article on The Blairgowrie Beach Club.
🏡 Explore more homes like this & connect with a designer who fits your style → link in bio.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture and Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @fidoprojects
Styling: @jesskneebone
We are honored that Ernest House, Brighton won the Best Heritage Renovation or Restoration at Thursday night's 2026 Bayside Built Environment Awards!
Congratulations to our wonderful clients Andrew and Eliza @mcmenthusiast and thank you to whole team.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
@baysidecitycouncil
#harryernest #midcentury #ernesthouse #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome
We are honored that Ernest House, Brighton won the Best Heritage Renovation or Restoration at Thursday night's 2026 Bayside Built Environment Awards!
Congratulations to our wonderful clients Andrew and Eliza @mcmenthusiast and thank you to whole team.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
@baysidecitycouncil
#harryernest #midcentury #ernesthouse #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome
We are honored that Ernest House, Brighton won the Best Heritage Renovation or Restoration at Thursday night's 2026 Bayside Built Environment Awards!
Congratulations to our wonderful clients Andrew and Eliza @mcmenthusiast and thank you to whole team.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
@baysidecitycouncil
#harryernest #midcentury #ernesthouse #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome
We are honored that Ernest House, Brighton won the Best Heritage Renovation or Restoration at Thursday night's 2026 Bayside Built Environment Awards!
Congratulations to our wonderful clients Andrew and Eliza @mcmenthusiast and thank you to whole team.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
@baysidecitycouncil
#harryernest #midcentury #ernesthouse #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome
We are honored that Ernest House, Brighton won the Best Heritage Renovation or Restoration at Thursday night's 2026 Bayside Built Environment Awards!
Congratulations to our wonderful clients Andrew and Eliza @mcmenthusiast and thank you to whole team.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
@baysidecitycouncil
#harryernest #midcentury #ernesthouse #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome
A 1960s home extended with restraint, craft and a few welcome surprises.
Kate’s House by @bowerarchitecture takes a mid-century single-storey dwelling and adds to it thoughtfully, a new entry courtyard marking the threshold between old and new and an extension that uses every opportunity the site and its owner present to delight. Bagged brick walls and sculptural timber sit alongside the fine grain of brass and steel detailing, creating a material language that is raw and restrained in equal measure.
🏡 You can view Kate’s House and more projects by Bower Architecture & Interiors via their studio member page on CO-architecture → link in bio.
💭 Thinking of extending your home? Start your journey with CO-architecture — where Australia’s leading architects and designers help you bring your vision to life.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture & Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @lba_construction
A 1960s home extended with restraint, craft and a few welcome surprises.
Kate’s House by @bowerarchitecture takes a mid-century single-storey dwelling and adds to it thoughtfully, a new entry courtyard marking the threshold between old and new and an extension that uses every opportunity the site and its owner present to delight. Bagged brick walls and sculptural timber sit alongside the fine grain of brass and steel detailing, creating a material language that is raw and restrained in equal measure.
🏡 You can view Kate’s House and more projects by Bower Architecture & Interiors via their studio member page on CO-architecture → link in bio.
💭 Thinking of extending your home? Start your journey with CO-architecture — where Australia’s leading architects and designers help you bring your vision to life.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture & Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @lba_construction
A 1960s home extended with restraint, craft and a few welcome surprises.
Kate’s House by @bowerarchitecture takes a mid-century single-storey dwelling and adds to it thoughtfully, a new entry courtyard marking the threshold between old and new and an extension that uses every opportunity the site and its owner present to delight. Bagged brick walls and sculptural timber sit alongside the fine grain of brass and steel detailing, creating a material language that is raw and restrained in equal measure.
🏡 You can view Kate’s House and more projects by Bower Architecture & Interiors via their studio member page on CO-architecture → link in bio.
💭 Thinking of extending your home? Start your journey with CO-architecture — where Australia’s leading architects and designers help you bring your vision to life.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture & Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @lba_construction
A 1960s home extended with restraint, craft and a few welcome surprises.
Kate’s House by @bowerarchitecture takes a mid-century single-storey dwelling and adds to it thoughtfully, a new entry courtyard marking the threshold between old and new and an extension that uses every opportunity the site and its owner present to delight. Bagged brick walls and sculptural timber sit alongside the fine grain of brass and steel detailing, creating a material language that is raw and restrained in equal measure.
🏡 You can view Kate’s House and more projects by Bower Architecture & Interiors via their studio member page on CO-architecture → link in bio.
💭 Thinking of extending your home? Start your journey with CO-architecture — where Australia’s leading architects and designers help you bring your vision to life.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture & Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @lba_construction
A 1960s home extended with restraint, craft and a few welcome surprises.
Kate’s House by @bowerarchitecture takes a mid-century single-storey dwelling and adds to it thoughtfully, a new entry courtyard marking the threshold between old and new and an extension that uses every opportunity the site and its owner present to delight. Bagged brick walls and sculptural timber sit alongside the fine grain of brass and steel detailing, creating a material language that is raw and restrained in equal measure.
🏡 You can view Kate’s House and more projects by Bower Architecture & Interiors via their studio member page on CO-architecture → link in bio.
💭 Thinking of extending your home? Start your journey with CO-architecture — where Australia’s leading architects and designers help you bring your vision to life.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture & Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @lba_construction
A 1960s home extended with restraint, craft and a few welcome surprises.
Kate’s House by @bowerarchitecture takes a mid-century single-storey dwelling and adds to it thoughtfully, a new entry courtyard marking the threshold between old and new and an extension that uses every opportunity the site and its owner present to delight. Bagged brick walls and sculptural timber sit alongside the fine grain of brass and steel detailing, creating a material language that is raw and restrained in equal measure.
🏡 You can view Kate’s House and more projects by Bower Architecture & Interiors via their studio member page on CO-architecture → link in bio.
💭 Thinking of extending your home? Start your journey with CO-architecture — where Australia’s leading architects and designers help you bring your vision to life.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture & Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @lba_construction
A 1960s home extended with restraint, craft and a few welcome surprises.
Kate’s House by @bowerarchitecture takes a mid-century single-storey dwelling and adds to it thoughtfully, a new entry courtyard marking the threshold between old and new and an extension that uses every opportunity the site and its owner present to delight. Bagged brick walls and sculptural timber sit alongside the fine grain of brass and steel detailing, creating a material language that is raw and restrained in equal measure.
🏡 You can view Kate’s House and more projects by Bower Architecture & Interiors via their studio member page on CO-architecture → link in bio.
💭 Thinking of extending your home? Start your journey with CO-architecture — where Australia’s leading architects and designers help you bring your vision to life.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture & Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @lba_construction
A 1960s home extended with restraint, craft and a few welcome surprises.
Kate’s House by @bowerarchitecture takes a mid-century single-storey dwelling and adds to it thoughtfully, a new entry courtyard marking the threshold between old and new and an extension that uses every opportunity the site and its owner present to delight. Bagged brick walls and sculptural timber sit alongside the fine grain of brass and steel detailing, creating a material language that is raw and restrained in equal measure.
🏡 You can view Kate’s House and more projects by Bower Architecture & Interiors via their studio member page on CO-architecture → link in bio.
💭 Thinking of extending your home? Start your journey with CO-architecture — where Australia’s leading architects and designers help you bring your vision to life.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture & Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @lba_construction
A 1960s home extended with restraint, craft and a few welcome surprises.
Kate’s House by @bowerarchitecture takes a mid-century single-storey dwelling and adds to it thoughtfully, a new entry courtyard marking the threshold between old and new and an extension that uses every opportunity the site and its owner present to delight. Bagged brick walls and sculptural timber sit alongside the fine grain of brass and steel detailing, creating a material language that is raw and restrained in equal measure.
🏡 You can view Kate’s House and more projects by Bower Architecture & Interiors via their studio member page on CO-architecture → link in bio.
💭 Thinking of extending your home? Start your journey with CO-architecture — where Australia’s leading architects and designers help you bring your vision to life.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture & Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @lba_construction
A 1960s home extended with restraint, craft and a few welcome surprises.
Kate’s House by @bowerarchitecture takes a mid-century single-storey dwelling and adds to it thoughtfully, a new entry courtyard marking the threshold between old and new and an extension that uses every opportunity the site and its owner present to delight. Bagged brick walls and sculptural timber sit alongside the fine grain of brass and steel detailing, creating a material language that is raw and restrained in equal measure.
🏡 You can view Kate’s House and more projects by Bower Architecture & Interiors via their studio member page on CO-architecture → link in bio.
💭 Thinking of extending your home? Start your journey with CO-architecture — where Australia’s leading architects and designers help you bring your vision to life.
Architecture & Interiors: Bower Architecture & Interiors
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7
Builder: @lba_construction
Ernest House, Brighton is a renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa to create a comfortable, light and warm forever home for our clients Andrew and Eliza.
Internally, the renovation respected and reinforced the home’s mid-century character, retaining original brickwork, timberwork, and glass elements. New joinery drew inspiration from existing proportions and details, while door hardware, tiling and handles were selected to closely match the originals. Original lights were restored and more than 40 samples were prepared to find the right timber finishes. Hand-turned rounded corner beads were crafted at every doorway to echo the original design.
Read more in the latest Design Files Magazine Issue 04 @thedesignfiles
Shortlisted in the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards, Residential Design
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#harryernest #ernesthouse #midcenturymodernhome#beforeandafter #aida
Ernest House, Brighton is a renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa to create a comfortable, light and warm forever home for our clients Andrew and Eliza.
Internally, the renovation respected and reinforced the home’s mid-century character, retaining original brickwork, timberwork, and glass elements. New joinery drew inspiration from existing proportions and details, while door hardware, tiling and handles were selected to closely match the originals. Original lights were restored and more than 40 samples were prepared to find the right timber finishes. Hand-turned rounded corner beads were crafted at every doorway to echo the original design.
Read more in the latest Design Files Magazine Issue 04 @thedesignfiles
Shortlisted in the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards, Residential Design
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#harryernest #ernesthouse #midcenturymodernhome#beforeandafter #aida
Ernest House, Brighton is a renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa to create a comfortable, light and warm forever home for our clients Andrew and Eliza.
Internally, the renovation respected and reinforced the home’s mid-century character, retaining original brickwork, timberwork, and glass elements. New joinery drew inspiration from existing proportions and details, while door hardware, tiling and handles were selected to closely match the originals. Original lights were restored and more than 40 samples were prepared to find the right timber finishes. Hand-turned rounded corner beads were crafted at every doorway to echo the original design.
Read more in the latest Design Files Magazine Issue 04 @thedesignfiles
Shortlisted in the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards, Residential Design
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#harryernest #ernesthouse #midcenturymodernhome#beforeandafter #aida
Ernest House, Brighton is a renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa to create a comfortable, light and warm forever home for our clients Andrew and Eliza.
Internally, the renovation respected and reinforced the home’s mid-century character, retaining original brickwork, timberwork, and glass elements. New joinery drew inspiration from existing proportions and details, while door hardware, tiling and handles were selected to closely match the originals. Original lights were restored and more than 40 samples were prepared to find the right timber finishes. Hand-turned rounded corner beads were crafted at every doorway to echo the original design.
Read more in the latest Design Files Magazine Issue 04 @thedesignfiles
Shortlisted in the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards, Residential Design
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#harryernest #ernesthouse #midcenturymodernhome#beforeandafter #aida
Ernest House, Brighton is a renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa to create a comfortable, light and warm forever home for our clients Andrew and Eliza.
The project weaves the restored original Mid Century features with the new elements, creating a fresh chapter for the home that feels like an integrated whole. While deference is given to its origins, the refreshed home and interior design creates an enhanced living environment perfectly suited to its two adult occupants. The improved focus towards the courtyard via the reconfiguring the circulation around it, and new and enlarged glazed openings, integrates landscape into the home.
Read more in the latest Design Files Magazine Issue 04 @thedesignfiles
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#bowerarchitecture #harryernest #midcentury #ernesthouse #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome #foreverhome #designinspo #australianarchitecture #brighton #beforeandafter
Ernest House, Brighton is a renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa to create a comfortable, light and warm forever home for our clients Andrew and Eliza.
The project weaves the restored original Mid Century features with the new elements, creating a fresh chapter for the home that feels like an integrated whole. While deference is given to its origins, the refreshed home and interior design creates an enhanced living environment perfectly suited to its two adult occupants. The improved focus towards the courtyard via the reconfiguring the circulation around it, and new and enlarged glazed openings, integrates landscape into the home.
Read more in the latest Design Files Magazine Issue 04 @thedesignfiles
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#bowerarchitecture #harryernest #midcentury #ernesthouse #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome #foreverhome #designinspo #australianarchitecture #brighton #beforeandafter
Ernest House, Brighton is a renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa to create a comfortable, light and warm forever home for our clients Andrew and Eliza.
The project weaves the restored original Mid Century features with the new elements, creating a fresh chapter for the home that feels like an integrated whole. While deference is given to its origins, the refreshed home and interior design creates an enhanced living environment perfectly suited to its two adult occupants. The improved focus towards the courtyard via the reconfiguring the circulation around it, and new and enlarged glazed openings, integrates landscape into the home.
Read more in the latest Design Files Magazine Issue 04 @thedesignfiles
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#bowerarchitecture #harryernest #midcentury #ernesthouse #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome #foreverhome #designinspo #australianarchitecture #brighton #beforeandafter
Ernest House, Brighton is a renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa to create a comfortable, light and warm forever home for our clients Andrew and Eliza.
The project weaves the restored original Mid Century features with the new elements, creating a fresh chapter for the home that feels like an integrated whole. While deference is given to its origins, the refreshed home and interior design creates an enhanced living environment perfectly suited to its two adult occupants. The improved focus towards the courtyard via the reconfiguring the circulation around it, and new and enlarged glazed openings, integrates landscape into the home.
Read more in the latest Design Files Magazine Issue 04 @thedesignfiles
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#bowerarchitecture #harryernest #midcentury #ernesthouse #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome #foreverhome #designinspo #australianarchitecture #brighton #beforeandafter
The whimsical "Bridge to Nowhere" at the connection gallery of Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale. Jill and Peter's grandkids love being on the bridge watching the action below or chatting to their nan and pop.
The central connection gallery of the house creates moments of interaction via this playful bridge and operable openings between levels. These allow family members to see and speak to one another across spaces while still enabling privacy when desired. It also creates views up to sky, spectacular natural light and adaptable cross ventilation.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @nikoleramsay
Styling by @the.generalstore.stylist
Landscape Design by @aplantlandscapes with @coastal_elements_landscaping
Built by @heinz_builders
Traditional owners: the Wadawurrung People
Talent: Lottie and Gus
"One of the design features that I love is how when you come to the facade of the house, you're greeted by the beautiful masonry and the timber beams, and they sort of follow you throughout the house, and it gives it a warm and comforting feeling as you work your way through the house. And whether you're upstairs or downstairs, you can see all of those elements almost at every time." Tim Heinz, Builder, Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @nikoleramsay
Styling by @the.generalstore.stylist
Landscape Design by @aplantlandscapes with @coastal_elements_landscaping
Built by @heinz_builders
Traditional owners: the Wadawurrung People
Accoya timber from @brittontimbers
Glue laminated engineered timber by @vicbeam
Bricks by @krausebricks
"One of the design features that I love is how when you come to the facade of the house, you're greeted by the beautiful masonry and the timber beams, and they sort of follow you throughout the house, and it gives it a warm and comforting feeling as you work your way through the house. And whether you're upstairs or downstairs, you can see all of those elements almost at every time." Tim Heinz, Builder, Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @nikoleramsay
Styling by @the.generalstore.stylist
Landscape Design by @aplantlandscapes with @coastal_elements_landscaping
Built by @heinz_builders
Traditional owners: the Wadawurrung People
Accoya timber from @brittontimbers
Glue laminated engineered timber by @vicbeam
Bricks by @krausebricks
"One of the design features that I love is how when you come to the facade of the house, you're greeted by the beautiful masonry and the timber beams, and they sort of follow you throughout the house, and it gives it a warm and comforting feeling as you work your way through the house. And whether you're upstairs or downstairs, you can see all of those elements almost at every time." Tim Heinz, Builder, Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @nikoleramsay
Styling by @the.generalstore.stylist
Landscape Design by @aplantlandscapes with @coastal_elements_landscaping
Built by @heinz_builders
Traditional owners: the Wadawurrung People
Accoya timber from @brittontimbers
Glue laminated engineered timber by @vicbeam
Bricks by @krausebricks
"One of the design features that I love is how when you come to the facade of the house, you're greeted by the beautiful masonry and the timber beams, and they sort of follow you throughout the house, and it gives it a warm and comforting feeling as you work your way through the house. And whether you're upstairs or downstairs, you can see all of those elements almost at every time." Tim Heinz, Builder, Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @nikoleramsay
Styling by @the.generalstore.stylist
Landscape Design by @aplantlandscapes with @coastal_elements_landscaping
Built by @heinz_builders
Traditional owners: the Wadawurrung People
Accoya timber from @brittontimbers
Glue laminated engineered timber by @vicbeam
Bricks by @krausebricks
“All our guests rave about the upstairs shower!” Jill, Bower Client and owner, Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.
We love elevating the everyday into cherished moments with architecture and interior design.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @nikoleramsay
Styling by @the.generalstore.stylist
Landscape Design by @aplantlandscapes with @coastal_elements_landscaping
Built by @heinz_builders
Traditional owners: the Wadawurrung People
Curved travertine tiles from @perinitiles
"A lovely aspect is our ensuite which has a high window all around and when you look
out through that in the morning you see the trees out the front." Jill, Bower client and owner of Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.
The main bedrooms suite is at the ground floor of Pete and Jill's home. It is designed to be their haven but also with graceful aging in place in mind: great natural light, connections to the outdoors, considered circulation and design that can adapt to future needs including planning for future grabrails and a shower screen that can be removed if space for assistance is ever needed.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @nikoleramsay
Styling by @the.generalstore.stylist
Landscape Design by @aplantlandscapes with @coastal_elements_landscaping
Built by @heinz_builders
Traditional owners: the Wadawurrung People
"A lovely aspect is our ensuite which has a high window all around and when you look
out through that in the morning you see the trees out the front." Jill, Bower client and owner of Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.
The main bedrooms suite is at the ground floor of Pete and Jill's home. It is designed to be their haven but also with graceful aging in place in mind: great natural light, connections to the outdoors, considered circulation and design that can adapt to future needs including planning for future grabrails and a shower screen that can be removed if space for assistance is ever needed.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @nikoleramsay
Styling by @the.generalstore.stylist
Landscape Design by @aplantlandscapes with @coastal_elements_landscaping
Built by @heinz_builders
Traditional owners: the Wadawurrung People
"A lovely aspect is our ensuite which has a high window all around and when you look
out through that in the morning you see the trees out the front." Jill, Bower client and owner of Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.
The main bedrooms suite is at the ground floor of Pete and Jill's home. It is designed to be their haven but also with graceful aging in place in mind: great natural light, connections to the outdoors, considered circulation and design that can adapt to future needs including planning for future grabrails and a shower screen that can be removed if space for assistance is ever needed.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @nikoleramsay
Styling by @the.generalstore.stylist
Landscape Design by @aplantlandscapes with @coastal_elements_landscaping
Built by @heinz_builders
Traditional owners: the Wadawurrung People
"A lovely aspect is our ensuite which has a high window all around and when you look
out through that in the morning you see the trees out the front." Jill, Bower client and owner of Cheshunt House, Point Lonsdale.
The main bedrooms suite is at the ground floor of Pete and Jill's home. It is designed to be their haven but also with graceful aging in place in mind: great natural light, connections to the outdoors, considered circulation and design that can adapt to future needs including planning for future grabrails and a shower screen that can be removed if space for assistance is ever needed.
Architecture and Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @nikoleramsay
Styling by @the.generalstore.stylist
Landscape Design by @aplantlandscapes with @coastal_elements_landscaping
Built by @heinz_builders
Traditional owners: the Wadawurrung People
We are very excited to share that Ernest House, Brighton has been Shortlisted in the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards Residential Design Category! See more about this renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa on our website.
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
We are very excited to share that Ernest House, Brighton has been Shortlisted in the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards Residential Design Category! See more about this renovation and restoration of a 1968 Harry Ernest & Associates designed Mid Century villa on our website.
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
Out now! Look out for the beautiful issue 04 of The Design Files Magazine featuring Ernest House, Brighton and our clients Andrew and Eliza.
"The restoration is true to [Harry] Ernest's original design, while being tailor made for self described home bodies Eliza and Andrew, who love their Sunday lie-ins reading the papers, and listening to music in the sun. The house feels warm, relaxed, and cosy - a testament to Ernest's enduring vision." by Amelia Barnes
Architecture & Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#harryernest
Out now! Look out for the beautiful issue 04 of The Design Files Magazine featuring Ernest House, Brighton and our clients Andrew and Eliza.
"The restoration is true to [Harry] Ernest's original design, while being tailor made for self described home bodies Eliza and Andrew, who love their Sunday lie-ins reading the papers, and listening to music in the sun. The house feels warm, relaxed, and cosy - a testament to Ernest's enduring vision." by Amelia Barnes
Architecture & Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#harryernest
Out now! Look out for the beautiful issue 04 of The Design Files Magazine featuring Ernest House, Brighton and our clients Andrew and Eliza.
"The restoration is true to [Harry] Ernest's original design, while being tailor made for self described home bodies Eliza and Andrew, who love their Sunday lie-ins reading the papers, and listening to music in the sun. The house feels warm, relaxed, and cosy - a testament to Ernest's enduring vision." by Amelia Barnes
Architecture & Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#harryernest
Out now! Look out for the beautiful issue 04 of The Design Files Magazine featuring Ernest House, Brighton and our clients Andrew and Eliza.
"The restoration is true to [Harry] Ernest's original design, while being tailor made for self described home bodies Eliza and Andrew, who love their Sunday lie-ins reading the papers, and listening to music in the sun. The house feels warm, relaxed, and cosy - a testament to Ernest's enduring vision." by Amelia Barnes
Architecture & Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#harryernest
Out now! Look out for the beautiful issue 04 of The Design Files Magazine featuring Ernest House, Brighton and our clients Andrew and Eliza.
"The restoration is true to [Harry] Ernest's original design, while being tailor made for self described home bodies Eliza and Andrew, who love their Sunday lie-ins reading the papers, and listening to music in the sun. The house feels warm, relaxed, and cosy - a testament to Ernest's enduring vision." by Amelia Barnes
Architecture & Interior Design by @bowerarchitecture
Photography by @gemmola
Styling by @natjstyling and clients @mcmenthusiast
Builder: @crispprojectsmelbourne
Landscape by @brockstar64 installed by @joneslandscapes
Window coverings by @clearviewsuncontrol
The Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples are the Traditional Owners of this land
#harryernest
Our other clients: a tribute to the pets of our projects for International Pet Day today! All photos by @shannonmcgrath7 unless otherwise noted below.
Projects included are New Modern Caulfield, Big Small House South Melbourne, another of New modern by @sayherheffernan, Bellbird House Blackburn, and Kate's House St Kilda.
Our other clients: a tribute to the pets of our projects for International Pet Day today! All photos by @shannonmcgrath7 unless otherwise noted below.
Projects included are New Modern Caulfield, Big Small House South Melbourne, another of New modern by @sayherheffernan, Bellbird House Blackburn, and Kate's House St Kilda.
Our other clients: a tribute to the pets of our projects for International Pet Day today! All photos by @shannonmcgrath7 unless otherwise noted below.
Projects included are New Modern Caulfield, Big Small House South Melbourne, another of New modern by @sayherheffernan, Bellbird House Blackburn, and Kate's House St Kilda.
Our other clients: a tribute to the pets of our projects for International Pet Day today! All photos by @shannonmcgrath7 unless otherwise noted below.
Projects included are New Modern Caulfield, Big Small House South Melbourne, another of New modern by @sayherheffernan, Bellbird House Blackburn, and Kate's House St Kilda.
Our other clients: a tribute to the pets of our projects for International Pet Day today! All photos by @shannonmcgrath7 unless otherwise noted below.
Projects included are New Modern Caulfield, Big Small House South Melbourne, another of New modern by @sayherheffernan, Bellbird House Blackburn, and Kate's House St Kilda.
View Instagram Stories in Secret
The Instagram Story Viewer is an easy tool that lets you secretly watch and save Instagram stories, videos, photos, or IGTV. With this service, you can download content and enjoy it offline whenever you like. If you find something interesting on Instagram that you’d like to check out later or want to view stories while staying anonymous, our Viewer is perfect for you. Anonstories offers an excellent solution for keeping your identity hidden. Instagram first launched the Stories feature in August 2023, which was quickly adopted by other platforms due to its engaging, time-sensitive format. Stories let users share quick updates, whether photos, videos, or selfies, enhanced with text, emojis, or filters, and are visible for only 24 hours. This limited time frame creates high engagement compared to regular posts. In today’s world, Stories are one of the most popular ways to connect and communicate on social media. However, when you view a Story, the creator can see your name in their viewer list, which may be a privacy concern. What if you wish to browse Stories without being noticed? Here’s where Anonstories becomes useful. It allows you to watch public Instagram content without revealing your identity. Simply enter the username of the profile you’re curious about, and the tool will display their latest Stories. Features of Anonstories Viewer: - Anonymous Browsing: Watch Stories without showing up on the viewer list. - No Account Needed: View public content without signing up for an Instagram account. - Content Download: Save any Stories content directly to your device for offline use. - View Highlights: Access Instagram Highlights, even beyond the 24-hour window. - Repost Monitoring: Track the reposts or engagement levels on Stories for personal profiles. Limitations: - This tool works only with public accounts; private accounts remain inaccessible. Benefits: - Privacy-Friendly: Watch any Instagram content without being noticed. - Simple and Easy: No app installation or registration required. - Exclusive Tools: Download and manage content in ways Instagram doesn’t offer.
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