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Seamless Fusion of Open Spaces: Contemporary and Minimal Gallery House

In a world where homeowners are increasingly moving away from strictly minimal design and embracing interiors with a lot more warmth, textural contrast and organic beauty, this house in the suburbs of Perth definitely takes a different path. Its unmistakably minimal form relies on an effortless flow of spaces where the interior and the exterior become one – both visually and functionally. It is the pool and the central courtyard of the sweeping Gallery House designed by Craig Steere Architects that steals the show and becomes the focal point of a living area and kitchen that doubles as spacious social zones.

Street facade of Gallery House in Nedlands

The large residence was designed for a modern family with four boys and it is the rear wing of the house that holds the four bedrooms for the teenagers along with additional living space and and outdoor hangout. It is the entry pavilion that contains the main living space with the master suite above and leads to the kitchen and dining wing. All the socials zones flow into the courtyard and pool deck where the family can come together after a long, hard day.

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Smart street facade combines light and dark elements
Passive solar design of Gallery House
Open dining area of the Aussie home with a dark backdrop
Open living area in white
Minimal interior of Gallery House in white

Large glass doors connect the interior with the outdoors even as passive solar design and a nifty pergola keep out searing hot on summer days. Photovoltaic panels, LED lighting and double glazing put the final, energy-efficient touches on this exquisite contemporary home. [Photography: Jack Lovel]

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Open pavilion and pool area of the minimal home in Nedlands
Pavilion integrated with the pool area and the interior
Sheltered lap pool of the contemporary home
Minimal bathroom in white and gray
Ground floor plan of Gallery House in the suburbs of Perth

Sherry Nothingam

Sherry is a blogger who loves to live her life to the fullest. She enjoys everything associated with design, décor and stylish modern trends. Born in California, Sherry has grown up on open ranches and in a wild setting, which has defined her taste for design and developed her interest in examining how structures and homes interact with the beauti[...]

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