HEATING

01/HOUSE Howitt Street LOCATION Northcote, Victoria Homeowners Tim and Monica wanted to renovate their bungalow of more than 20 years by extending the space and creating an ar(t)chitectural home. Having professional backgrounds in graphic design, bespoke furniture making and commercial property management, Tim and Monica understand logistics and also playful design. The finished result is an eclectically styled home with pops of colour around every corner. From multicoloured clerestory windows to cobalt blue carpet, the Howitt Street home blends modern style with unique taste. To keep temperatures comfortable, the open living zone houses a brick fireplace that lovingly reflects this singular aesthetic. Combining tile, painted brick and concrete, a low-slung mantel and hearth form the frame for an iron firebox for wood-burning efficiency. The white and green colour scheme of the materials…