Stylist Anna Critchley and her husband Michael firmly believe that a happy home makes a happy family. Because of this, they traded in their new construction for a place where their daughters Eadie and Lilah could flourish. “[Our old house] was nice, but it didn’t inspire us in any way. We found that we weren’t excited to go home. We wanted a home that we couldn’t wait to get back to and spend time in,” the family says. While in between places, the family temporarily stayed in Anna’s parents’ rental. It didn’t take long for the couple to realize that the property’s pastoral view of Hinton, Australia and “quiet lifestyle were perfect for [their] young family.” Before they knew it, the four were putting down permanent roots in the three-bedroom spot.
The 1970s-era house was “nothing exciting or glamorous,” to begin with, but with guts and a little patience Anna and Michael decided to “create a house that [they] loved as much as the block and location.” Their biggest undertaking was the pre-fabricated addition they attached to the front of their home. The Critchleys chose to contrast the existing traditional facade with über-modern new construction that would help it stand out amongst the other houses on the block. After about seven weeks of development under the guidance of architect Jodie Dixon and Timberline builders, the new structure finally left the factory in three pieces and was craned into place. “A central, light-filled hallway,” was added to seamlessly connect the pre-fabricated portion to the existing structure. As you’ll see when you click through the full tour, this new wing of the home holds the entry, kitchen, dining room and open living area.
This all seems quite enough for one pair to undertake, but the family didn’t stop there. New flooring throughout the entire home, paint jobs around every corner, and a new deck and garage round out the renovation. All in all, it took 18 months to bring their vision to life, but from the looks of it the challenge was absolutely worth it. You can feel this family’s joy as you comb through the colorful photos. I hope you enjoy taking a peek inside as much as I did! —Garrett
Photography by Nail & Twine Photography
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