![Paul Uhlmann Architects has designed a new modern house in Byron Bay, Australia, for a family that enjoys a relaxed living environment. #ModernHouseDesign #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-house-architecture-stone-wall-141019-102-01-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Andy MacPherson Studio
Paul Uhlmann Architects has designed a new house in Byron Bay, Australia, for a family that enjoys a relaxed living environment.
At the front of the house, two boxes sit atop the ground level, with window louvres for privacy, security, and ventilation.
![At the front of this modern house are two boxes that sit atop the ground level, and have louvres for privacy, security, and ventilation. #ModernHouse #HouseDesign #StoneWall #ModernArchitecture #Louvres](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-house-architecture-stone-wall-141019-102-02-800x1076.jpg)
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Stepping inside, we see the house is filled with natural materials that are local to the area.
In the kitchen, a large L-shaped island with an overhanging countertop provides a place for the family to gather while cooking.
![In this modern kitchen, a large L-shaped island with an overhanging countertop provides creates a place for the family to gather while cooking. #KitchenDesign #ModernKitchen #LShapedKitchenIsland #KitchenIslandDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-wood-black-and-white-kitchen-141019-103-03-800x1076.jpg)
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The dining area separates the kitchen and the living room, where the wood ceiling seamlessly flows from the interior to the exterior spaces.
![Separating the kitchen and the living room of this modern house, is the dining area. The wood ceiling seamlessly flows from the interior to the exterior spaces. #ModernDiningRoom #DiningRoomIdeas #WoodCeiling](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-house-interior-wood-ceiling-dining-room-141019-103-04-800x1200.jpg)
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Adjacent to the dining area is a sunken living room, that has a custom couch designed to fit the room.
![This modern house interior has an open plan kitchen, dining, and living area, where the sunken living room has a custom couch designed to fit the room. #SunkenLivingRoom #CustomCouch #WoodCeiling #WoodFloors](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-sunken-living-room-black-wood-walls-141019-103-05-800x1743.jpg)
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Sliding doors open the interior social spaces to a covered patio with steps that lead down to the backyard.
![Sliding doors open the interior social spaces of this modern house, to a covered patio with steps that lead down to the backyard. #CoveredPatio #ModernHouse #WoodCeiling](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-house-covered-outdoor-space-floor-141019-103-06-800x533.jpg)
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Back inside, we see there’s a home office with bench seating, a desk, and built-in shelving.
![This modern home office has bench seating that lines the corner, a desk, and built-in shelving. #HomeOfficeIdeas #ModernHomeOffice](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-home-office-wood-black-accents-141019-104-07-800x533.jpg)
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Wood stairs by the front door lead to the upper level of the home.
![This modern house has wood stairs by the front door that lead to the upper level of the home. #WoodStairs #StairIdeas #ModernStairs](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-stairs-with-wood-slats-141019-104-08-800x534.jpg)
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In one of the bedrooms located upstairs, the lower windows are opaque to allow for privacy from the neighborhood.
![The lower windows in this wood-lined bedroom are opaque to allow for privacy from the neighborhood. #OpaqueWindows #PrivacyWindows #WindowIdeas #WoodBedroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-bedroom-with-partially-frosted-windows-wood-ceiling-141019-104-09-800x1200.jpg)
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Thin lengths of wood in different shades have been used on the walls and ceiling, creating a natural warmth for the bedroom.
![Thin lengths of wood in different shades have been used on the walls and ceiling, creating a natural warmth for this modern bedroom. #BedroomDesign #WoodWalls #WoodCeiling #ModernBedroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-bedroom-wood-walls-grey-flooring-141019-104-10-800x1200.jpg)
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In one of the bathrooms, the stone wall creates a backdrop for the minimalist black pedestal sink, while the backlit round mirror adds a soft glow to the space.
![In this modern bathroom, the stone wall creates a backdrop for the minimalist black pedestal sink, while the backlit round mirror adds a soft glow to the space. #StoneWall #ModernBathroom #RoundMirror #BacklitMirror #BathroomIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-pedestal-sink-stone-wall-round-mirror-141019-105-11-800x1200.jpg)