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Who lives here: Louise, an accountant; her husband Richard, who works in the corporate sector; and their two teenage sons.

Style of home: A 1920s Californian bungalow in Sydney’s inner-west with a dramatic rear extension housing a new kitchen, living area, bathroom and laundry. From design to completion, the overhaul took 18 months. The renovation cost worked out to just over $500k.