A White Cottage Expands Into a Black + White, Asymmetrical Modern Home

Initially a white cottage in Northern Melbourne, the Host Home underwent an enormous renovation and growth to work for a rising household. Splinter Society first prolonged the pitched roof quantity working entrance to the again behind the unique facade. To prime off the brand new, dramatic design, the cottage is the bottom to black constructions seen from the inside and outside because the penetrate by to create new inside divisions.

The inside is an open plan with a gabled roof that encompasses a white ceiling with rafters. The all-black kitchen stands out amongst the white partitions and ceiling to create a dramatic look.

To unite the black and white volumes, a collection of supplies, like tough sawn timbers, textured plasters, shaped concrete, and rough-cut stone, are used all through. The richly textured inside creates dynamic results all day and evening as synthetic and pure mild transfer by the area.

The householders’ love of journey impressed the design of the inside areas to be welcoming and able to entertain.

The excessive distinction black and white shade scheme is dialed down with a curated palette of refined colours and plenty of texture.

Pictures by Sharyn Cairns.

Caroline Williamson is Editorial Director of Design Milk. She has a BFA in pictures from SCAD and might often be discovered looking for classic wares, doing New York Instances crossword puzzles in pen, or transforming playlists on Spotify.