home front What design style are you?

Whether you’re planning a small makeover or a major revamp, it’s good to consider which design approach will best suit your property

WORDS ALEXANDRA GORDON

MODERN AUSTRALIAN Our climate zones range from tropical to temperate, and a contemporary design will keep you cool in summer and warm in winter Modern-Australian style is more holistic than the other styles. “This type of home is often reflective of place and of an understanding of the experience of living on a site with a particular climate and condition in mind,” explains Matthew Woodward of Matthew Woodward Architecture. Design decisions are driven by achieving cross ventilation, water storage and sunlight in winter, and shade in summer. Opt for raw materials, from the earth and sourced locally, which reflect an Australian vernacular. Recycled Australian hardwood timbers, for example, can be used for external and internal wall cladding, structural supports, decking and joinery. “Our climate allows us to live with the…

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