MODEST AND MODERN
Grand Designs Australia|Issue #12.6.2024
A home with a heart that celebrates outdoor living with finesse
CARROL BAKER
MODEST AND MODERN

DETAILS
HOUSE The Boatshed
LOCATION Mullaloo, WA
DATE COMMENCED 2021
DATE COMPLETED 2022

Beauty is often found in simplicity. We need to look no further than nature to see that undeniable truth.

This home offers a well-considered biophilic design approach - a very real connection to the outdoors. Janik Dalecki, from Dalecki Design, was part of the team that created the blueprint. "The ground floor was meticulously planned to encase and 'hug' the backyard and provides many moments of connection and direct access to the outdoors to encourage the use of the outdoor spaces as much as the indoor spaces," he notes.

Not only were mature trees retained onsite, they also became part of the overall design, creating leafy spaces to offer respite in Perth's steamy summers.

It's also a family home and aptly addresses the need for privacy, with separate wings for adults and kids, and central spaces for the family to gather. This is wrapped up in an astute and highly functional package, which is the ultimate gift for family living in style.

The dwelling is a treasure trove of spaces to explore. Your journey begins when you cast your eyes up to the expansive double-height entrance, and views of the garden create a relaxed feel as soon as you enter. The open-plan living spaces are the hub of the home. It's here, says Janik, where the occupants spend most of their time. "The family enjoys a lot of time together over shared meals, puzzles and conversations. It's also where the parents can enjoy a cup of tea while watching the kids play in the backyard lawn area," he says.

EDITOR'S FAVOURITE

THE NEUTRAL INTERIORS COMPLEMENTED BY POPS OF COLOUR WITH SELECTED ARTWORK

Esta historia es de la edición Issue #12.6.2024 de Grand Designs Australia.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

Esta historia es de la edición Issue #12.6.2024 de Grand Designs Australia.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIAVer todo
RED CREST HOUSE
Grand Designs Australia

RED CREST HOUSE

A home connected to the land and brimming with personality

time-read
3 minutos  |
Issue #13.1.2024
AMAZING grace
Grand Designs Australia

AMAZING grace

This home links the past to the present in quiet, respectful harmony

time-read
3 minutos  |
Issue #13.1.2024
BESIDE THE SEASIDE
Grand Designs Australia

BESIDE THE SEASIDE

Surrounded by abundant coastal planting, and sweeping views, this modern dwelling is an idyllic beachside haven

time-read
3 minutos  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Global domination
Grand Designs Australia

Global domination

Keti Lytras, head of creative at GlobeWest, is beautifying Australian homes and creating inspiring spaces that enliven the senses and provide a sense of calm and renewal

time-read
2 minutos  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Eco ethos
Grand Designs Australia

Eco ethos

Green home building practices centre on design, technology, energy and environmental performance. How does your home shape up?

time-read
6 minutos  |
Issue #13.1.2024
ECO WARRIOR
Grand Designs Australia

ECO WARRIOR

A divine dwelling that is dynamically energy efficient and innovative

time-read
3 minutos  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Relaxed LIVING
Grand Designs Australia

Relaxed LIVING

Contemporary bathroom overhaul

time-read
1 min  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Portal INTO ELEGANCE
Grand Designs Australia

Portal INTO ELEGANCE

Clean lines and basic geometric shapes create a contemporary and luxurious ensuite

time-read
1 min  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Heart OF THE HOME
Grand Designs Australia

Heart OF THE HOME

Built to complement the countryside in which it sits, this warm and inviting kitchen showcases a perfect balance of modern style and family functionality

time-read
1 min  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Material MATTERS
Grand Designs Australia

Material MATTERS

High-end joinery systems in timber veneer paired with elegant natural stone imbue this kitchen with the colour and texture required to reflect the natural landscape that inspired its creation

time-read
1 min  |
Issue #13.1.2024