![This modern home showcases a facade of glazed black tiles providing a new sophisticated exterior provides a backdrop for the landscaping, which includes a lush urban garden and a small pond.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-house-glazed-black-tile-exterior-010821-1105-01.jpg)
Carter Williamson Architects have transformed an old industrial warehouse and turned it into a modern home with a striking black exterior.
![This modern home showcases a facade of glazed black tiles providing a new sophisticated exterior provides a backdrop for the landscaping, which includes a lush urban garden and a small pond.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-house-glazed-black-tile-exterior-010821-1105-02.jpg)
Located in Sydney, Australia, the home showcases a facade of glazed black tiles providing a new sophisticated exterior provides a backdrop for the landscaping, which includes a lush urban garden and a small pond.
![This modern home showcases a facade of glazed black tiles providing a new sophisticated exterior provides a backdrop for the landscaping, which includes a lush urban garden and a small pond.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-house-glazed-black-tile-exterior-010821-1105-04.jpg)
The black tiles are not only on the front of the home, but also wrap around to the side, reflecting various architectural details.
![This modern home showcases an exterior of glazed black tiles](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-house-glazed-black-tile-exterior-010821-1105-03.jpg)
![This modern home showcases an exterior of glazed black tiles](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-house-glazed-black-tile-exterior-010821-1105-05.jpg)
Let’s take a look at the rest of the house…
The Entryway
Stairs and a wall covered with aged steel lead the way to the tall wood front door.
![Stairs and a wall covered with aged steel lead the way to the tall wood front door of this modern home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-house-front-door-010821-1105-06.jpg)
The Stairs
Stepping inside, and you’re immediately greeted by a recycled three-storey brick wall that follows the staircase up, and compliments the steel beam elements on display throughout the home.
![Stepping inside this home, and you're immediately greeted by a recycled three storey brick wall that follows the staircase up, and compliments the steel beam elements on display throughout the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-house-brick-wall-stairs-010821-1105-07.jpg)
![Stepping inside this home, and you're immediately greeted by a recycled three storey brick wall that follows the staircase up, and compliments the steel beam elements on display throughout the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-house-brick-wall-stairs-010821-1105-08.jpg)
The Living Room
The living room looks out onto the street through black-framed windows and embraces the old and new structural elements instead of hiding them.
![This modern living room looks out onto the street through black-framed windows, and embraces the old and new structural elements instead of hiding them.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-living-room-black-cabinets-010821-1106-09.jpg)
The Kitchen + Courtyard
The kitchen, which separates the living room from the dining area and courtyard, has matte black cabinets, black countertops, a mirrored backsplash, and a long island. The courtyard is accessible through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and features natural stones, black steel-capped tall wood panels, and reused beams that were fire damaged in the warehouse’s previous life.
![The kitchen, which separates the living room from the dining area and courtyard, has matte black cabinets, black countertops, a mirrored backsplash, and a long island.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-black-kitchen-with-island-wood-floors-010821-1106-10.jpg)
![The kitchen, which separates the living room from the dining area and courtyard, has matte black cabinets, black countertops, a mirrored backsplash, and a long island.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-black-kitchen-with-island-wood-floors-010821-1106-11.jpg)
![The kitchen, which separates the living room from the dining area and courtyard, has matte black cabinets, black countertops, a mirrored backsplash, and a long island.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-black-kitchen-with-island-wood-floors-010821-1106-12.jpg)
The Balcony
The balcony is located at the front of the house and overlooks other buildings on the street.
![This modern balcony is located at the front of the house and overlooks other buildings on the street.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-house-balcony-010821-1106-13.jpg)
![This modern balcony is located at the front of the house and overlooks other buildings on the street.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-house-balcony-010821-1106-14.jpg)
The Bathrooms
Back inside, and the en-suite master bathroom has the ceiling and tall walls clad with light grey fan tiles which complement the brass fixtures, while a secondary bathroom has small gray square tiles.
![This modern en-suite master bathroom has the ceiling and tall walls clad with light grey fan tiles which compliment the brass fixtures](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-light-gray-bathroom-010821-1107-15.jpg)
![This modern en-suite master bathroom has the ceiling and tall walls clad with light grey fan tiles which compliment the brass fixtures](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-light-gray-bathroom-010821-1107-16.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with small square gray tiles and brass fixtures.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-light-gray-bathroom-010821-1107-17.jpg)