The Block’s Shelley Craft offers a glimpse inside her retro chic beach cottage in Byron Bay

The renovations on Shelley Craft’s  beach cottage in Byron Bay are finally completed.  

The transformation of the 1950s property took The Block host and her property agent husband Christian Sergiacomi just nine weeks to do, according to Domain. 

Part of the makeover involved maintaining some of the original details, but the interior was remodelled to accommodate for open plan layout. 

Shelley explained that every wall, ceiling and external cladding was replaced to give a single story house a fresh look.

‘This 70-year-old home that once had a very tired look to it has had a total refresh while maintaining the character and charm of the original,’ she said.  

The exterior of the home is an eye-catching bright blue with white accents on the roof, drain pipe and window frames. 

‘The home was a striking blue colour when we bought it and we wanted to have some fun this time around, so we’ve chosen to stick with that colour palette but opt for a more subdued blue,’ she said. 

It also features a deck at the front, perfect for welcoming guests into the property. 

Inside, the home had a pastel colour palette and a relaxed beach-inspired style, as styled by Louise Roche from Villa Design.

The white walls and big open windows allowed for plenty of natural light to enter the home for a bright and airy feel. 

There are plenty timber accents throughout, including the floor, the table and chairs, as well as a rattan TV unit.

Shelley said of the home: ‘We love this little home and know that we have created a very special place that will stand the test of time.’