With more and more houses being built with a labyrinth of large rooms, Douglas is a comfortable modern home challenges the notion that bigger is better. The striking renovated abode has been reimagined from the the run-down period semi that stood in its place. A single-storey addition was designed, prioritising spatial quality, passive design and connectedness to exterior spaces.
The primary emphasis was placed on the living wing, designed as a vibrant space for the family to live in and entertain. The spaces flow harmoniously together, spilling to an outdoor area. The colour palette is contemporary, with neutral and crisp whites that offer a feeling of relaxation and calm. It has a subdued cool coastal ambience; the external cladding is weathered timber and white render.
The block is south-facing to ensure optimal access to northern lights and offer a pleasing connection to the outdoors, seamlessly integrating indoors and out. The inclusion of a swimming pool is perfect to cool down in the warmer months of the year. There’s a grassy lawn area, steppers, and some large potted plants to add splashes of living greenery.
Douglas is a three-bedroom two-bathroom home that has a seperate laundry and butlers, with open-plan living, kitchen and dining spaces that cohesively flow to outdoor spaces.
There are some clever elements that maximise available space. The bedrooms and bathrooms are compact and built-in joinery maximises their efficiency. The alternating ceiling heights also add to the feeling of expansiveness.
The centre roof garden spills vegetation for naturall bathrooms privacy, defining the seperation of the two wings.
