![A modern home with a living room that overhangs the swimming pool below.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-house-cantilevered-living-room-swimming-pool-100423-255-01.jpg)
Daniel Marshall Architect (DMA) has shared photos of a new home they designed in New Zealand, that includes a cantilevered living room.
![A modern home with a living room that overhangs above the swimming pool below.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-house-glass-walls-cantilevered-living-room-100423-806-01.jpg)
The living room extends almost 20 feet (6m) over the 65-foot (20m) swimming pool, creating a partially shaded area below.
![A modern home with a living room that overhangs above the swimming pool below.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-house-glass-walls-cantilevered-living-room-100423-806-02.jpg)
At night, the light from the living room creates a soft glow, while lighting in the swimming pool and on the deck allows for nighttime swimming.
![A modern home with a living room that overhangs above the swimming pool below.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-house-glass-walls-cantilevered-living-room-100423-806-03.jpg)
![A modern home with a living room that overhangs above the swimming pool below.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-house-glass-walls-cantilevered-living-room-100423-806-04.jpg)
Inside, the living room, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, has uninterrupted water and tree views on three sides.
![A modern home includes a living room with glass walls on three sides.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-living-room-glass-walls-100423-252-01.jpg)
![A modern home includes a living room with glass walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-living-room-glass-walls-100423-252-02.jpg)
Adjacent to the living room is the open-plan dining area that’s furnished with a large wood table and matching chairs.
![In this modern home with glass walls, there's an open-plan dining area that's furnished with a large wood table and matching chairs.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/open-plan-dining-room-wood-table-100423-235-01.jpg)
The concrete flooring from the living room travels all the way through to the kitchen, which is on the other side of the dining area.
![A minimalist white kitchen with a large island an concrete floor.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/open-plan-dining-room-wood-table-100423-235-02.jpg)
The minimalist white kitchen with its long island, keeps the interior bright, while black accents complement the black window and door frames.
![A minimalist white kitchen with a large island an concrete floor.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-white-kitchen-100423-236-01.jpg)
![A minimalist white kitchen with a large island an concrete floor.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-white-kitchen-100423-236-02.jpg)
![A minimalist white kitchen with a large island an concrete floor.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-white-kitchen-100423-236-03.jpg)
Sliding glass doors on either side of the kitchen open to outdoor spaces, like a wood deck that’s furnished for outdoor dining under the trees.
![Sliding glass doors on either side of the kitchen of this modern home, open to outdoor spaces, like a wood deck that's furnished for outdoor dining under the trees.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/wood-deck-outdoor-dining-100423-228-01.jpeg)
![Sliding glass doors on either side of the kitchen of this modern home, open to outdoor spaces, like a wood deck that's furnished for outdoor dining under the trees.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-house-wood-deck-outdoor-dining-100423-802-01.jpg)
Back inside and there are steps off the dining area that lead down to the swimming pool.
![A modern home with stairs leading down to the pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-house-glass-walls-stairs-100423-222-01.jpg)
![A modern home with stairs leading down to the pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-house-stairs-100423-222-01.jpeg)
A second set of stairs, this time next to the kitchen, connect to the upper level of the home.
![A modern home with a white kitchen and wood stairs leading to the upper level of the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-house-wood-stairs-100423-217-01.jpg)
In one of the bedrooms, the wood floor and wood bed frame add a sense of warmth to the space, while a tall window frames the view.
![In this modern bedroom, the wood floor and wood bed frame add a sense of warmth to the space, while a tall window frames the view.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-bedroom-wood-floors-100423-219-01.jpg)
![In this modern bedroom, the wood floor and wood bed frame add a sense of warmth to the space, while a tall window frames the view.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-bedroom-wood-floors-100423-219-02.jpg)
The ensuite bathroom, with its freestanding bathtub, also has tall windows.
![A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and tall windows.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/bathroom-freestanding-bathtub-window-100423-232-01.jpg)