Design ideas for a large contemporary family room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Sydney.

Inspiration for a contemporary home design in Adelaide.

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Perth.

Photo of a contemporary living room in Sydney.

Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Contemporary kids' room in Other with grey walls, carpet, grey floor and wallpaper for girls.

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Sydney.

Contemporary powder room in Melbourne.

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Adelaide.

Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

This Bella Vista pergola area adds a new dimension to the home. Sitting conveniently next to the in-ground pool, it is furnished with comfortable outdoor lounge seating, 10-seat dining table, and a woodfire pizza oven. Opening Roof Specialists gave special attention to all the finishing touches. The natural pergola colour scheme is matched to its surroundings, making it a calming and harmonious space to be in. Complete with LED lights, ceiling fan, and motorised opening louvres, entertaining guests by the poolside has never been more luxurious!

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Geelong with a flat roof.

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne.

Contemporary home office in Melbourne.

Photography: Acorn Photography - Rob Frith Media Styling: Jo Carmichael Interiors
Photo of a contemporary exterior in Perth.

Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Newcastle - Maitland with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, a vessel sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Perth.