You’re probably familiar with the term ‘mullet’ when it comes to hair, but did you know that house mullets exist as well" What’s a house mullet, you ask" It’s where the front facade and the back of the house look entirely different, in this case, more traditional in the front and modern around back. Take a look to see some of our favorite house mullets from around the world.
St Kilda Extension front \ Photo by Les Hams
St Kilda Extension back \ Photo by Les Hams
Finnis Architects designed a modern extension onto this classic house with a terra cotta roof and red brick in Melbourne’s St-Kilda suburb. They wanted to retain the charm of the original house so it fit in with the building, while also adding modern amenities onto the private rear of the house. Bilateral House front \ Photo by Shai Gil
Bilateral House front \ Photo by Shai Gil
A renovation on a 116-year-old Period Revival home was completed by Audax in Toronto and is known as the Bilateral House. They carefully reconstructed the front facade with restored brick, new stucco, and wood trim, while creating a contemporary interior and extension with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the backyard.
Alamo Square Residence front \ Photo by Joe Fletcher
Alamo Square Residence back \ Photo by Joe Fletcher
Located in San Francisco, the Alamo Square Residence is situated in a city-owned park built in 1857 and known for old Victorian houses. While the owners loved the charm of the nei...