This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Melbourne with a gable roof, a metal roof, a black roof and mixed siding.

Twelve Black is a contemporary family home designed for comfort, function and quiet drama. The design centres around a refined black palette, softened by natural light and grounded in durable, low-maintenance materials—ideal for a busy family lifestyle. Open-plan living spaces connect seamlessly to the outdoors, with a functional layout that balances communal areas and private retreat zones. Thoughtfully detailed joinery, built-in storage and a flexible kitchen and dining hub support modern day-to-day living. While bold in appearance, the home’s simplicity allows family life to take centre stage.

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Design ideas for a beach style one-storey pink house exterior in Adelaide with mixed siding and a flat roof.

Inspiration for a country exterior in Gold Coast - Tweed.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Melbourne with metal siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

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Inspiration for a contemporary two-storey brick beige house exterior in Newcastle - Maitland with a flat roof.

Replacing a modest weatherboard cottage, the project is a knockdown rebuild that responds to a highly constrained 460-square-metre site, bounded by the water to the front and a steep rocky reserve to the rear. With limited footprint and strict planning controls, the design adopts a vertical strategy to maximise floor area, views and amenity. Designed as a home for entertaining, the residence is organised to place living spaces and experiences where they are most impactful. A rooftop infinity pool and entertaining terrace crown the building, freeing up ground-level space while delivering panoramic views across Brisbane Water to the Rip Bridge. This elevated outdoor zone becomes the home’s social heart, complete with an outdoor kitchen and amenities, all accessed via lift.

A contemporary two-story house featuring clean lines, a dark blue facade, and striking material contrast. It boasts expansive windows, a white accent section with a glass bi-fold doors, and a small lawn area that seamlessly connects the indoor and outdoor spaces. Modern, minimal, and bold.

Large contemporary two-storey brick black duplex exterior in Melbourne with a flat roof, a metal roof and a black roof.

Photo of a contemporary two-storey beige house exterior in Brisbane with wood siding and a flat roof.

Photo of a contemporary two-storey beige house exterior in Sydney with wood siding and a gable roof.

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

Pic taken on sale of property by Ray White, Mount Barker. Used with permission. Lush garden with only Australian natives and attracting wildlife.

Photo of a small contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Melbourne with metal siding, a flat roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.

Photo of a contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Brisbane with mixed siding, a gable roof, a tile roof and a red roof.

Design ideas for a contemporary two-storey house exterior in Melbourne with mixed siding and a gable roof.

Fringe Dweller’s sculpted extension transforms an unassuming weatherboard cottage into a proud forever home. It walks multiple tightropes at once: balancing openness with privacy, strength with softness, and a rich history with our clients’ future needs. On Clifton Hill’s suburban edge, the house sits opposite the leafy Quarries Park Reserve. Our clients, Ishtar and Craig, have three children and purchased their cottage to create a long-term family home. Lying within a heritage overlay, the cottage’s traditional layout is largely preserved – only tweaked, in a wise parenting move, to form three equally sized bedrooms. The extension’s shared spaces feature rich materials, a warm palette and curved edges, creating a feeling of softness and easing transitions between zones. A staircase arcing through the living areas leads up to the lounge and main suite. Elevated above street level, these spaces can more freely relate to the park: the lounge’s attached balcony overlooks the park’s open field, while the main bedroom’s floor-to-ceiling window frames magnificent foliage. Downstairs, sliding doors connect the living areas to a semi-covered deck, while the garden beyond is embraced by a self-contained studio at the rear and high walls on either side. A brick wall interspersed with permeable screens lines the site’s public edge, balancing backyard privacy with neighbourhood connection. For passers-by, it’s a strong addition to the streetscape, granting glimpses of the lush garden within. Fringe Dweller embraces its presence on the fringe of the parklands, balancing its historical context with its future as a nurturing family home.