Kyal and Kara's 'fibro shack' is now the ultimate family home

Block favourites Kyal and Kara Demmrich have just wrapped up their latest project.

This time the couple has completely transformed a three-bedroom family home and studio on the New South Wales Central Coast, close by Blue Lagoon beach.

Taking inspiration from a frangipani tree in the front yard of a small fibro cottage, the couple set out on creating a stunning family home.

The finished product is the ultimate beach house that nails a mix of Australian coastal and Mediterranean villa styling.

The couple purchased their 'fibro shack' a few years ago before it was demolished to get their new build started.

Their goal was to design a family home that was built to last, so the importance of high-quality and carefully selected materials was imperative.

Their hard work has resulted in the jaw-dropping transformation from a beach shack to a dream home with touches of Mediterranean style in both the architecture and interiors, with soft round curves to give a sense of relaxed drama and personality.

"In keeping with our 'Australian coastal meets Mediterranean villa' we've incorporated subtle curves throughout this build, beginning with the garage at the very front of the property, which is rendered to a rough Mediterranean-look render," explained Kara.

"The curved features continue inside with arched doorways, rounded walls and a showstopper curved staircase taking centre stage of the living room."

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The front façade offers a stunning first impression with blackbutt timber decking, blending beautifully with hand-laid sandstone walls.

Stepping inside there are 3.6m raked ceilings, a neutral colour palette and an abundance of natural light.

The kitchen, living and dining areas are open-plan and create the heart of the home for a family who love entertaining.

"When it came to sheeting our walls, we've used Gyprock Superchek in the high traffic areas as we wanted to ensure it will withstand the impact of life with our energetic, boisterous kids who are at times literally bouncing off the walls!" said Kara.

"As its three times tougher, Superchek has enhanced resistance to dents, scuffs and scrapes, as well as improved noise resistance that make shouts sound more like whispers — perfect for our crazy two and their friends."

The rumpus room, with its curved Helical Stairs made smooth with Gyprock plaster compounds, can be seen from the kitchen into the hallway.

The standout feature provides a link to the other curves in the home, as well as being a design element you can see from so many different living spaces.

One of the couple's favourite rooms is the master bedroom and there are a few reasons why.

"Throughout the home, we've used curves as a design element," explained Kyal, "and we wanted to do the same and add that architectural feature in the master bedroom."

The curved wall that leads from the entrance of the bedroom around to the walk-in robe is a stand out. It really softens the look of the space, and feels luxurious.

"Gyprock Flexible was the perfect plasterboard to see our vision come to life. Versatile and easy to install, the thinner-than-usual boards can be layered on top of one another to create unique shapes whilst maintaining strength," added Kyal.

"We also selected key doorways around the home to create arch entryway features," said Kara.

The ensuite is great example of using varying textures with similar colour tones to create a room that's interesting and packs a punch.

The guest studio offers a retreat for family visits and guest accommodation and also acts as a way to create a 'villa'-style yard for the main house, creating plenty of privacy from the front.

With bespoke features, custom fitout and dreamy styling, the studio is a really beautiful feature in the home.

"We wanted to create a sleeping zone without completely closing off the bedroom with a wall. The arch doorway was something we created 'on the fly', and is now one of my favourite features in the studio as it frames the bedroom perfectly. We obviously needed to be able to block the light to this room for those who like to sleep in, so we factored in floor-to-ceiling curtains which provide drama and a sense of luxury," say Kara.

Natural light is something that really adds life to a home and the couple have found ways to embrace it using raked ceilings and large windows throughout.

"All this natural light is going to show up any flaws so we've used Gyprock Superceil. This product sets the standard for plasterboard on ceilings as it's made with fibreglass to increase strength, prevent sag and reduce glaring light issues, creating a flatter ceiling. We've used it throughout the house," said Kyal.

The crowning glory of the home is the 'outdoor entertaining space to die for' featuring a gorgeous mosaic tiled pool, alongside lush greenery and a stunning stone wall.

"The rendered bench seat amplifies the seating area and helps create the 'Mediterranean villa' style vibes that we were after," said Kyal.

With the beach just a stone's throw away, Kyal and Kara have created an idyllic seaside escape in their own backyard.