05/11/2026
The part of renovating you won’t find on Pinterest.
Behind the walls of this 127-year-old Fremantle home: original limestone, brickwork and more than a century of repairs and alterations.
Before the finishes could come together, there was plenty to resolve. Reworking plumbing and electrical, reshaping the shower floor and properly preparing the walls—all the things that matter long after the renovation is complete.
Working within a heritage overlay also means carefully considering how the new sits alongside the old.
Here, a nib wall with a recessed niche helped turn an awkward corner into a practical layout, giving the toilet and walk-in shower their own space.
The finished room is only part of the story. Thoughtful design and careful renovation management start well before the tiles go on.
