Idéer för ett klassiskt vardagsrum, med vita väggar, ljust trägolv och beiget golv

Idéer för ett lantligt allrum med öppen planlösning, med vita väggar, klinkergolv i keramik, en standard öppen spis, en spiselkrans i sten och grått golv

Inredning av ett modernt vardagsrum, med beige väggar, ljust trägolv, en standard öppen spis och beiget golv

Idéer för att renovera ett vintage vardagsrum, med vita väggar, mörkt trägolv och brunt golv

Eklektisk inredning av ett vardagsrum, med grå väggar, ljust trägolv och beiget golv

Nestled into a hillside, this timber-framed family home enjoys uninterrupted views out across the countryside of the North Downs. A newly built property, it is an elegant fusion of traditional crafts and materials with contemporary design. Our clients had a vision for a modern sustainable house with practical yet beautiful interiors, a home with character that quietly celebrates the details. For example, where uniformity might have prevailed, over 1000 handmade pegs were used in the construction of the timber frame. The building consists of three interlinked structures enclosed by a flint wall. The house takes inspiration from the local vernacular, with flint, black timber, clay tiles and roof pitches referencing the historic buildings in the area. The structure was manufactured offsite using highly insulated preassembled panels sourced from sustainably managed forests. Once assembled onsite, walls were finished with natural clay plaster for a calming indoor living environment. Timber is a constant presence throughout the house. At the heart of the building is a green oak timber-framed barn that creates a warm and inviting hub that seamlessly connects the living, kitchen and ancillary spaces. Daylight filters through the intricate timber framework, softly illuminating the clay plaster walls. Along the south-facing wall floor-to-ceiling glass panels provide sweeping views of the landscape and open on to the terrace. A second barn-like volume staggered half a level below the main living area is home to additional living space, a study, gym and the bedrooms. The house was designed to be entirely off-grid for short periods if required, with the inclusion of Tesla powerpack batteries. Alongside underfloor heating throughout, a mechanical heat recovery system, LED lighting and home automation, the house is highly insulated, is zero VOC and plastic use was minimised on the project. Outside, a rainwater harvesting system irrigates the garden and fields and woodland below the house have been rewilded.

We first fell in love with Kyal and Kara when they appeared on The Block and have loved following their progress. Now we watch them undertake their first knock-down rebuild with the fabulous Blue Lagoon beachside family home. With their living, dining and kitchen space, Kyal and Kara have created a true heart of the home. Not only is this a space for family and friends to hang out, it also connects to every other area in the home. This fantastic open plan area screams both functionality and design – so what better addition than motorised curtains! The entire kitchen was designed around multi-tasking, and now with just the press of a button (or a quick “Hey Google”), you can be preparing dinner and close the curtains without taking a single step.

Foto på ett funkis vardagsrum, med vita väggar, en väggmonterad TV och vitt golv

Photography by #villastyling, Sink into a plush linen couch while warming by the fire in this organic open plan home.
Exempel på ett stort maritimt allrum med öppen planlösning, med vita väggar, vinylgolv, en spiselkrans i sten, en väggmonterad TV, beiget golv och en standard öppen spis

Inspiration för moderna vardagsrum, med vita väggar, mellanmörkt trägolv, en bred öppen spis, en väggmonterad TV och brunt golv

Idéer för att renovera ett funkis vardagsrum, med vita väggar, ljust trägolv, en bred öppen spis och beiget golv

Inspiration för lantliga vardagsrum, med vita väggar, mellanmörkt trägolv, en standard öppen spis, en spiselkrans i sten och brunt golv

Idéer för ett medelhavsstil allrum med öppen planlösning, med klinkergolv i terrakotta och flerfärgat golv

Inredning av ett modernt stort vardagsrum, med vita väggar och ljust trägolv

Soggiorno con angolo scrivania. Ph credits: Marta D'Avenia.
Exempel på ett nordiskt vardagsrum, med vita väggar, mellanmörkt trägolv och brunt golv

Reading corner with round feature window and Ercol Mid-Century coffee table. Featuring parquet flooring and double vaulted ceiling.
Inspiration för mellanstora 50 tals allrum med öppen planlösning, med ett bibliotek, vita väggar, mörkt trägolv och brunt golv

Bild på ett mellanstort funkis allrum med öppen planlösning, med en hemmabar, laminatgolv och brunt golv

La cucina presenta un blocco a parte attrezzato e un'isola, che si può utilizzare anche come piano snack. .
Medelhavsstil inredning av ett litet allrum med öppen planlösning, med ljust trägolv och vita väggar

Inredning av ett medelhavsstil mycket stort allrum med öppen planlösning, med ljust trägolv, en spiselkrans i trä, beiget golv och vita väggar