# Renovated Victorian Cottages SWG Studio Creates a Modern and Functional Interior for This House By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renovated-victorian-cottage References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/a-refurbished-victorian-cottage-in-melbourne-by-swg-studio/) & [swgstudio.au](http://www.swgstudio.com.au/brunswick-residence/) This renovated Victorian cottage is located in a quiet neighborhood in Melbourne, Australia. While preserving the original exterior of the building, SWG Studio completely updated the "non-original" interior that included an exceptionally narrow kitchen and no indoor-outdoor spaces. The authentic white and detailed Victorian facade was restored with no stylistic changes or modern add-ons. Based on the customer's desires, the SWG Studio created a floor-to-ceiling wardrobe in the bedroom, a contemporary shelf unit, as well as installed additional timber floor boards to communicate warmth with natural materials. The lack of connection between indoor and outdoor spaces was addressed in the newly renovated Victorian cottage through the introduction of a timber deck that is meant to be utilized for entertainment, holistic activities or enjoyment of good weather. Photo Credtis: Sarah Anderson ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Heritage Preservation Design:** Opportunity for interior design firms to specialize in updating heritage buildings while preserving original exterior aesthetics. - **Indoor-outdoor Connection:** Opportunity for construction firms to incorporate outdoor spaces into interior renovations and modernize older homes that lack this feature. - **Sustainability in Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to use natural materials in interiors and to thoughtfully integrate sustainable features in historic homes for modern living. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms can specialize in updating heritage buildings while preserving original exterior aesthetics. - **Construction:** Construction firms can incorporate outdoor spaces into interior renovations and modernize older homes that lack this feature. - **Architecture:** Architects can use natural materials in interiors and thoughtfully integrate sustainable features in historic homes for modern living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-house-1.md) - [Juxtaposing Retro Cottage Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drew-mandel-architects.md) - [Charred Timber Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grotto-studio.md) - [Garden-Focused Victorian Terrace House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helvetia.md) - [Coastal Mid-Century Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-anglesea.md) - [Sleek Garden-Edge Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house.md) - [Adaptive Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlton-cottage-extension.md) - [Hidden Urban Oasis Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarry-house.md) - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md)