21/08/2026
From Compact City Terrace to a Spacious Family Haven
How do you transform a compact three-bedroom city terrace into a home that works beautifully for a growing family?
You reinvent it from the inside out.
Our clients and their two children were living in a traditional city terrace with three bedrooms and just one bathroom. They loved the character and location—but the house simply wasn’t keeping up with family life.
The answer was a remarkable transformation that changed almost every part of the home, while carefully preserving the original front room and its period charm.
Downstairs, the home has been completely re imagined with a spectacular new bathroom, a large contemporary kitchen and a spacious open-plan living area designed for modern family living.
At the rear, dramatic roof-level windows flood the space with natural light and create an incredible connection to the outdoor entertaining area and leafy garden—turning the back of the house into a bright, open and inviting family hub.
Upstairs, the transformation continues.
The children now have their own bedrooms, a dedicated lounge area and a beautiful new bathroom, giving everyone the space and privacy they need. Generous windows throughout the upper level bring in an abundance of natural light, making the new rooms feel bright, airy and wonderfully spacious.
One much-loved terrace. A whole new way of living.
This is more than a renovation. It’s a transformation that has given a growing family the space, comfort and lifestyle they wanted—without giving up the character, location and home they already loved.
For over 50 years, Attic Group has been helping Melbourne families create more space without sacrificing their backyard or changing their address. See more examples of our work at https://atticgroup.com.au/house-extensions-home-renovations or call 1300 655 525
