Improva

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Improva
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Architectural Coastal Contemporary Home | Natural Finishes | Open Living

A contemporary coastal home designed for modern family living, this project balances minimalism with warmth through natural materials, abundant light, and strong connections to the outdoors.

The architecture features a gable roofline and a facade softened with timber battens, vertical cladding, and balcony planting that integrates greenery into the home’s design. Inside, an open-plan layout connects the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, where light oak floors, marble finishes, and custom joinery create a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.

Bathrooms are defined by bold tile selections and terrazzo finishes, while bedrooms and retreat areas emphasise calm, comfort, and indoor–outdoor flow. Thoughtful design details — from a skylit hallway with a glass floor panel to a plaster fireplace and pivot timber front door with marble handle — highlight the home’s commitment to craftsmanship and timeless style.

Mather Beere Architecture with over 30 years of high-end residential experience, with backgrounds from award-winning architectural firms, to bring this vision to life. Construction was delivered by AJP Constructions, an award-winning master builder, ensuring a result of exceptional quality and detail.

The result is a serene, light-filled home that blends contemporary Australian design with Japandi and Scandinavian influences, tailored for relaxed living and entertaining.

Improva worked closely with client, architect, and builder to coordinate the joinery and ensure every detail met the project’s design intent.

Builder: AJP Constructions
Architect: Mather Beere Architecture
Joinery Consultant: Improva
Interior Stylist: Holly Irvine Studio
Photography: Pablo Veiga
Project Year: 2025
Project Cost: $200,001 AUD - $500,000 AUD
Country: Australia
Postcode: 2026
A refined exterior detail featuring vertical timber cladding and warm batten screens framing the balcony. Integrated planter boxes soften the modern geometry with cascading greenery, blending natural elements with architectural precision.
Timber Batten Facade with Lush Balcony Planting
A serene dining space featuring a solid timber table paired with woven timber chairs, anchored by a minimalist linear pendant light. Soft neutral tones, subtle artwork, and natural textures create a calm and refined atmosphere with Japandi influences.
Minimalist Dining Room with Timber Accents
A light-filled living room featuring a curved boucle sectional sofa, layered with warm-toned cushions and paired with nested timber coffee tables. Custom built-in joinery with a window seat maximises function while maintaining a minimalist, cozy aesthetic.
Cozy Living Room with Built-In Timber Joinery
A light-filled living room featuring a curved boucle sectional sofa, layered with warm-toned cushions and paired with nested timber coffee tables. Custom built-in joinery with a window seat maximises function while maintaining a minimalist, cozy aesthetic.
Cozy Living Room with Built-In Timber Joinery
A warm and inviting open-plan space where dining, kitchen, and lounge flow seamlessly. Light oak floors, a rounded stone island, and natural light create a calm, minimalist atmosphere balanced with subtle texture.
Open-Plan Living and Dining with Kitchen Island
A striking kitchen with bold marble splashback and benchtop, paired with streamlined cabinetry and a professional stainless steel range. The stone veining adds natural drama while maintaining a refined, minimalist aesthetic.
Marble Backsplash and Professional Range
A warm and inviting open-plan space where dining, kitchen, and lounge flow seamlessly. Light oak floors, a rounded stone island, and natural light create a calm, minimalist atmosphere balanced with subtle texture.
Open-Plan Living and Dining with Kitchen Island
A refined stairwell featuring smooth plaster walls, oak flooring, and a simple brass handrail. The soft textures and clean geometry highlight a minimalist approach while allowing natural light to animate the space.
Minimalist Stairwell with Plaster Finish
A softly curved plaster stairwell with oak treads, complemented by natural light and a sculptural black art piece. The understated materials highlight texture and craftsmanship in a minimalist setting.
Minimalist Stairwell with Sculptural Accent
A serene upstairs retreat designed with large timber-framed windows and balcony access, inviting fresh air and abundant natural light. A sculptural lounge chair and sheer curtains soften the space, creating a calm, coastal-inspired nook for relaxation.
Light-Filled Retreat with Balcony Connection
A refined exterior detail featuring vertical timber cladding and warm batten screens framing the balcony. Integrated planter boxes soften the modern geometry with cascading greenery, blending natural elements with architectural precision.
Timber Batten Facade with Balcony Planting
A bright and functional balcony styled with irregular stone pavers, comfortable lounge chairs, and a sleek side table. The green awning and potted plants add colour and shade, creating a casual outdoor retreat ideal for relaxation.
Relaxed Balcony with Awning and Lounge Chairs
A striking master bathroom accessed through the walk-in robe, featuring terrazzo flooring and a bold green tiled shower wall. The walk-in shower, floating vanity, and skylight above enhance the sense of light and luxury while maintaining a modern, clean-lined aesthetic.
Master Bathroom with Terrazzo and Green Feature Tiles
A striking master bathroom accessed through the walk-in robe, featuring terrazzo flooring and a bold green tiled shower wall. The walk-in shower, floating vanity, and skylight above enhance the sense of light and luxury while maintaining a modern, clean-lined aesthetic.
Master Bathroom with Terrazzo and Green Feature Tiles
A dramatic hallway design featuring a large overhead skylight and a glass floor panel that brings light into the lower level. Clean white walls, timber flooring, and glimpses of greenery through large windows highlight the minimalist, light-filled architecture.
Skylit Hallway with Glass Floor Panel
A contemporary bathroom featuring a dramatic circular skylight that floods the space with natural light. Vertical wall tiles, a terrazzo vanity, and a freestanding bath combine to create a modern, serene atmosphere with subtle texture and clean lines.
Contemporary Bathroom with Circular Skylight
A cozy family lounge featuring a plaster fireplace with marble hearth and direct access to a private balcony. Floor-to-ceiling timber-framed doors, sheer curtains, and greenery beyond create a light-filled space that blends comfort with outdoor connection.
Family Lounge with Fireplace and Balcony Access
A cozy family lounge featuring a plaster fireplace with marble hearth and direct access to a private balcony. Floor-to-ceiling timber-framed doors, sheer curtains, and greenery beyond create a light-filled space that blends comfort with outdoor connection.
Family Lounge with Fireplace and Balcony Access
A cozy family lounge featuring a plaster fireplace with marble hearth and direct access to a private balcony. Floor-to-ceiling timber-framed doors, sheer curtains, and greenery beyond create a light-filled space that blends comfort with outdoor connection.
Family Lounge with Fireplace and Balcony Access
A cozy family lounge featuring a plaster fireplace with marble hearth and direct access to a private balcony. Floor-to-ceiling timber-framed doors, sheer curtains, and greenery beyond create a light-filled space that blends comfort with outdoor connection.
Family Lounge with Fireplace and Balcony Access
A modern Australian home with strong indoor–outdoor connection, featuring timber batten screens, lush balcony planting, and expansive sliding doors that open the living area to the garden. A balance of minimalism and warmth defines the facade.
Contemporary Coastal Facade with Indoor–Outdoor Flow
A modern Australian home with strong indoor–outdoor connection, featuring timber batten screens, lush balcony planting, and expansive sliding doors that open the living area to the garden. A balance of minimalism and warmth defines the facade.
Contemporary Coastal Facade with Indoor–Outdoor Flow
A simple and functional home office featuring a solid timber desk positioned by full-height windows overlooking the garden. A contemporary task lamp, ergonomic seating, and open shelving keep the workspace uncluttered while maximising natural light.
Home Office with Timber Desk and Garden Outlook
A bold entryway design featuring a vertical timber-clad pivot door accented with a striking circular marble handle. The clean lines and natural materials set the tone for the contemporary home’s refined yet welcoming aesthetic.
Timber Entry Door with Marble Handle
A refined powder room featuring vertical textured tiles, a floating vanity, and an arched mirror that adds a soft focal point. A slim pendant light and terrazzo flooring bring texture and depth to the minimalist design.
Powder Room with Vertical Tiles and Arched Mirror