Almost two years ago, my husband and I bought our dream home on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia: a 1980s brick house with three bedrooms, two baths, and 2,900-square-foot space. It has all the hallmarks of the era it came from - single-glazed windows, gaps that leaked air, gas appliances, and no insulation in the ceiling or internal walls - but we fell in love with it at first viewing.
My 80s Brick Home Is an Unexpected Sanctuary from the Australian Heat - Here Are the 4 Upgrades We Made
Apartment Therapy - 5 Sep 2025 16:45
Almost two years ago, my husband and I bought our dream home on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia: a 1980s brick house with three bedrooms, two baths, and 2,900-square-foot space. It has all the hallmarks of the era it came from - single-glazed windows, gaps that leaked air, gas appliances, and no insulation in the ceiling or internal walls - but we fell in love with it at first viewing.
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