12 Mullet Homes in Melbourne That Are Modern in the Back

These homes present a traditional face to the neighborhood, but the rear facade is a different story.

"The original Californian bungalow was advertised as ‘quiet at the end of a cul-de-sac.’ We wanted to change that," said Welsch. The new home is divided into four zones, with the existing bungalow now dedicated to children and guests with two bedrooms, a playroom, and bathrooms. "Every zone has its own outdoor space," said Welsch; the front room opens onto the front yard.

These modern mullet renovations across Melbourne and its suburbs fit their homeowners’ needs without sacrificing historic facades and the character of the neighborhood.

A Modern, Steel-and-Glass Extension Blends Old and New 

Architects Preston Lane tucked this modern, steel-and-glass extension behind the roofline of a 1915 Edwardian-era house. 

Heritage details were kept intact to reference the home's original character.

Heritage details were kept intact to reference the home’s original character.

Photo: Derek Swalwell

A steel and glass extension hosts the main living spaces and flows into the backyard.

A steel-and-glass extension hosts the main living spaces and flows into the backyard.

Photo: Derek Swalwell

The architects highlighted, rather than hid, the contrasts between the old construction and new. For instance, the backdrop in the new kitchen is the former exterior red brick wall.

The architects highlighted, rather than hid, the contrasts between the old construction and new. For instance, the backdrop in the new kitchen is the former exterior red brick wall. 

Photo: Derek Swalwell

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