Secret Design Studio, Mid-century modern architecture, “Shillabeer House” by Montgomery, King and Trengove Architects Blog post

“Who’s for a Martini?” A Californian Eichler-style home in Caulfield

Megan and John are sharing their thoughts on their beautiful  Mid-Century modern home,  designed by Montgomery, King and Trengove Architects. The aesthetic significance of this special home has been recognised by its inclusion in Glen Eira Council’s Heritage… Read More

Dr Retro’s pre-renovation advice service visiting Sydney June 2022

Dr Retro is booking in-home visits in Sydney in June 2022 After a few false starts over the past few years due to Covid, lockdowns and border restrictions, Secret Design Studio is bringing our much-loved “Dr Retro House… Read More

Case Study House #29: Julie’s Net Zero Merchant Builders Retrofit

Julie first approached Secret Design Studio in March 2019 for a Dr Retro House Call to help her with the next stage of her “renovation” of her Merchant Builder’s Courtyard house variation in one of Melbourne’s loveliest eastern… Read More

Should I cover everything in white paint?

Many homes of the 1960’s and 1970’s have internal clinker brick, oregon beams and timber lining boards. Should everything be smothered in white paint? In my spare time I am fairly active on the Houzz community forum in… Read More