Above : The master bedroom commands open yet private views of the leafy suburban surroundings . The master ensuite is through the door on the left . To the right , you can look through into the second lounge and one of the other three bedrooms on this level . External battens and those at the top of the stairway are echoed by the vertical wood battens on the masterbed beadhead . While the floors are wood downstairs , most of the upstairs features a rich yet hard-wearing carpet in a neutral tone . Mirrored drawer fronts on the bedside cabinets add to the bedroom ’ s glam factor . interiors to the front yard and the pool deck on this side of the home .
The design efficiently dovetails its lifestyle elements into the tricky fan-shaped corner site – in a home that that effectively “ turns its back on the street ” says Lau .
“ The finer points of the interior layout are an exercise in efficient space planning , too ,” he says . “ A large scullery screens clutter from the kitchen while the kitchen is two steps from dining and living areas . The laundry is behind and to one side of the kitchen . The bedroom at this level could be ideal for elderly homeowners who want to live on the ground floor , or for stay-over children or grandchildren . It ’ s set to one side , near the double garage , offering privacy while still being close to the fridge or bathroom .”
Upstairs , is a second lounge , with extended leafy views through the void created by the stepped-in courtyard . The cut-in void also provides for a neat separation between the master suite on one side and the bathroom and three more bedrooms on the other . search | save | share at trendsideas . com