Contemporary Cottage, Baulkham Hills, NSW

Clever use of concrete-based cladding helped provide a new lease of life for this picture perfect cottage in north-western Sydney. A former rental property in good repair, the three-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage has been renovated and extended to become a four bedroom, two bathroom home with two living spaces. A popular choice for renovators, Scyon Linea was used to retain a traditional look without the maintenance hassles of timber.