A STUNNING FUSION OF EXPERT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGN
From the geometric facade with its contrasting colours and finishes to the dramatic interior design, feast your eyes on a home that demands attention and captures your imagination
Inspired by principles of industrial and Brutalist design and built by Gremmo Homes, this abode utilises a combination of natural materials, bold colours and contrasting textures to create a one-of-a-kind space.
The visual impact upon entering the home is immediate, largely thanks to a concrete feature wall. The textured wall was made by imprinting the wet concrete with planks of sawn oregon timber. Large-form marble tiles were predominantly used throughout the ground floor to add brightness to the space, while marble slabs create the numerous stairs connecting the varying levels of the ground floor. The sheer size and weight of these slabs provided logistical challenges, but the team from Gremmo Homes have executed the installation to perfection. Likewise, the back-lit LED lighting design required expert handling and impeccable attention to detail.
A large custom skyroof is located in the centre of the home between the kitchen and living space to provide natural light for the occupants and to support the abundant plant life that softens the industrial textures. Charcoal-toned ceilings are the icing on the cake as they introduce a sense of drama and an ambience of grandeur.
The centrepiece of the living area is a custom lowline fireplace. An intelligently designed recess makes space for decorative firewood, injecting further texture into the home and accentuating the rough-sawn concrete finish. The dining room sits adjacent to the living area, which is framed by a raised courtyard, welcoming northern light and the outdoors into the space.
In the kitchen, a dropped ceiling with feature spotted gum battens provides a clever separation of the space from the living area. Once again, dark, dramatic tones have been paired with a touch of timber veneer for the kitchen cabinetry, while the Dekton benchtop’s organic veining provides visual contrast and rich texture. The splashback window features a planter box for herbs, which breaks up the colour palette as it introduces life and colour to the kitchen. Appointed with high-end appliances, the kitchen also boasts a butler’s pantry for the budding home chef.
The ground-floor powder room is a hidden gem. The freestanding Phoenix basin is a statement piece, while the round mirror with warm-white LED strip light highlights the texture of the diamond-white stone wall cladding, juxtaposed with the spotted gum-clad ceiling.
From overhead to underfoot, native spotted gum was also utilised for the treads of the staircase. These cantilever from the formed concrete wall through recessed steel beams. A balustrade fashioned from stainless-steel wire enhances the floating effect of the cantilevered treads. Soft LED lighting to the handrail highlights the texture of the concrete wall. The detailing of this staircase is immense, with extremely low tolerance for error in its implementation.
Windows throughout the home are doubleglazed, while retractable Centor screens have been utilised for bifold and sliding doors in the alfresco areas. A Crystal Fire Burner is the focal point of the firepit that is framed by a DecoWood screen in natural chestnut to provide privacy. Repetition of the natural chestnut finish on the front facade, pool area and firepit creates a cohesive exterior profile.
The design of the pool is unique and dramatic. Iridescent deep-green glass mosaic tiles allow the shimmering light to dance in different tones throughout the day. The space is partially covered by a cantilevered roof, while the infinity edge accentuates the cascade to the yard below.
Of course, a home of this calibre makes use of the requisite home technology, including multi-room sound systems, automated window coverings and security that can all be operated by a palm device or mobile phone. The impact of the home on the environment has also been considered with photovoltaic electricity generation and water harvesting utilised in combination with efficient solar passive design.
The architectural vision of Douglas Design has come to life in this home. A stunning combination of expert interior and exterior design, along with immense detailing and precision execution, has resulted in a home that commands attention and deserves recognition.