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“The ceiling in the living
area is another highly reflective
element,” the designer says.
“This is a high-gloss black
latex material that reinforces
the drama of the black and
white colour theme.”
Knierim describes the use
of black and white as a yin and
yang concept.
“Every white surface is
balanced by a black one. For
example, the right side of the

living area features a white
wall, while the opposite side
is black – even the kitchen
cabinets are a high-gloss piano
black, so they seem to disappear from view. Instead the eye
is drawn out to the courtyard
garden at the rear.”
The steel stairs are also
black, and the bathrooms feature black and white tiles that
create a pixellated effect.
“The black and white tiles

reference photography. At the
floor level they are mainly
black, but as they move up the
wall they get more pixellated
till they are white at the top.”
To bring light into the
centre of the house the
designer added long skylights
above the stairs and bathroom.
And internal doors are glazed
with an opaque glass that provides privacy while letting the
light pass through.

Preceding pages and these pages:
The house has a black and white
theme, both inside and out.
Pixellated mosaic tiles feature on the
wall of the courtyard. The outdoor
table on the patio incorporates
a water feature – the water runs
between a glass sheet and a
reflective mirror base. Elevating this
dining area on a plinth ensures it can
be enjoyed from the dining area on
the inside. The indoor table has a
two-way mirrored top illuminated by
LED lighting strips.

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