Large contemporary patio in Canberra - Queanbeyan with an outdoor kitchen, tile and a pergola.

The deck functions as an additional ‘outdoor room’, extending the living areas out into this beautiful Canberra garden. We designed the deck around existing deciduous trees, maintaining the canopy and protecting the windows and deck from hot summer sun.

The interior design aesthetic for this kitchen was sleek and modern. A strong palette of black, charcoal and white. Sleek concrete Caesarstone bench tops, recycled timber island bar back. VJ cladding and a porcelain sheet splash back. Black sink and tap wear. Built by Robert Paragalli, R.E.P Building. Joinery by Impact Joinery. Wall cladding by Joe Whitfield. Photography by Hcreations.

The new kitchen has as much storage as we could fit into it. The island bench is a hardworking unit with drawers, cupboards, a sink, dishwasher and a minibar as well as plenty of benchspace. The clever features built into both the island bench and the full-height storage on the walls are hidden within seamless timber cabinetry to give a streamlined, contemporary look. The placement of the breakfast bar allows for comfortable circulation within the kitchen as well as in front of the bench. The bench itself seats five.

Design ideas for an industrial bedroom in Singapore with white walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Inspiration for a transitional formal living room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

This is an example of a traditional study room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

The key objective of introducing indoor-outdoor concepts in home design is to ensure that there is an easy passage between the two zones. For this project in Monash, we have installed large bifold doors which invite the sunshine in and frame the surrounding views of nature whilst creating a seamless transition out onto the new merbau deck with built in BBQ and bench seating

Rodrigo Vargas
Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Canberra - Queanbeyan.

Large kitchens with a large family that all get involved with cooking on regular occasions means there needs to be a large focus on zones, active vs passive over the very old and traditional thinking of the working triangle. By separating the zones and providing large preparation space between appliances the homes regular cooks could do so without interference or hindrance.

Photo of a traditional bedroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with green walls and carpet.

Photo of an expansive contemporary gender-neutral walk-in wardrobe in Sydney with glass-front cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Photo: Luci Dibley-Westwood © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for an eclectic bathroom in Sydney.

House at Hanging Rock by Kerstin Thompson Architects. Photographer: Trevor Mein
Inspiration for a living room in Canberra - Queanbeyan.

This open plan living area (formerly four separate rooms) is filled with natural light thanks to generous eastern and northern glazing, high ceilings and minimalist finishings. At night, a custom lighting design reflects light off the high ceiling to create ambience and avoid glare.

Design ideas for a contemporary bedroom in Singapore.

With no regular air con cleaning or by not replacing the air conditioner filter regularly, your ac unit has to work a lot harder to push out fresh and clean, cool air. Good ventilation keeps your home healthy, and air conditioner filters covered with dust decrease the amount of air being circulated in your home. When you have dust-clad air filters, it becomes a source for allergens and contamination, since all the sludge of the filter is then being distributed into the air inside the room.

With no regular air con cleaning or by not replacing the air conditioner filter regularly, your ac unit has to work a lot harder to push out fresh and clean, cool air. Good ventilation keeps your home healthy, and air conditioner filters covered with dust decrease the amount of air being circulated in your home. When you have dust-clad air filters, it becomes a source for allergens and contamination, since all the sludge of the filter is then being distributed into the air inside the room.

Ben King
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and orange floor.