With open plan living a well-adopted floor plan strategy, the concept of zone living within the home is evolving in favour of mode living. Same open space, yet with the agility to effortlessly switch between oasis escape, social hub, or work from home modes on demand.
Balwyn Residence by R Architecture, Melbourne | Image: Dylan James
To successfully achieve this, synergy between savvy floor plan allocation, exceptional interior design, and clever appliance specification is required. By selecting built-in or integrated appliance options, the visual bulk created by large or awkward appliances is easily removed from the space. And as appliances disappear into the cabinetry, so too do the traditional visual cues that often define a space, enabling mode style living to flow.
Integrated Refrigeration with Fisher & Paykel | Image: John Irving Architects
When it comes to outdoor entertaining spaces, the same methodology and design sophistication also applies. Here a successful alfresco execution will seek to increase the perceived sense of usable entertaining floor space by blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. To do this well, consider the specification of a built-in BBQ or complete outdoor kitchen solution.
Balwyn Residence by R Architecture, Melbourne | Image: Dylan James
