# Modernized Californian Bungalow Homes Taylor Knights Renovates the Brunswick West House By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunswick-west-house References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/taylor-knights-brunswick-west-house-gets-a-modern-renovation-and-addition/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_166983633997110&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=lb3z3nkv0100x1tt000DLhayo82wi&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Ftaylor-knights-brunswick-west-house-gets-a-modern-renovation-and-addition%2F&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Ftaylorknights.com.au%2F&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=A%20California-Like%20Bungalow%20Gets%20a%20Modern%20Reno%20and%20Addition&txt=%3Cstrong%3ETaylor%20Knights%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  [Taylor Knights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paella-kit) was hired to renovate the Brunswick West House located in Victoria, Australia. It is updated to have a [modern addition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-de-change-2) that functions as a connecting space between the home and the garden. Instead of taking the approach of reconfiguring the home, the entryway was created in the form of an ivy-lined pathway. It separates the home into two halves with the first original space used as the private space. The new space is designed to host public activities. This addition is made up of [three brick walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hops-house) and it is entirely painted in white to contrast against the dark stained wooden ceilings. This creates a contemporary look that is still cozy for an at-home feel. Image Credit: Taylor Knights ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernized Bungalow Homes:** Opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate modern design elements into traditional bungalow-style homes. - **Garden-centric Home Design:** Opportunity for architects to create seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing for a more nature-centric home experience. - **Hybrid Living Spaces:** Opportunity to create multi-functional spaces that cater to both private and public activities, allowing for more flexibility in how homeowners use their living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage modern design techniques to update traditional home styles and create unique living spaces for clients. - **Home Renovation:** Renovation companies can optimize the use of indoor and outdoor spaces, taking inspiration from this garden-centric design strategy to create unique and contemporary spaces. - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can offer items that are tailored to the needs of homeowners looking to create multi-functional living spaces, like convertible furniture or garden-inspired decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-house-1.md) - [Sleek Garden-Edge Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house.md) - [Timber-Clad Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thornbury-house.md) - [Adaptive Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlton-cottage-extension.md) - [Heritage Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mygunyah-by-the-circus.md) - [Coastal Mid-Century Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-anglesea.md) - [Spacially Contrasting Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barwon-heads-house.md) - [Timber-Framed Undercroft Home Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmoral-hillside-house.md)