![Interior architecture and design practice Studio Griffiths, has completed the interior renovation of a modern farmhouse in Australia. #ModernInteriorDesign #ModernInterior #BlackAndWhite](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-black-and-white-interior-design-140819-909-01-800x536.jpg)
Photography: Sharyn Cairns with styling by Studio Moore | Builder: Bernie Everett Building
Interior architecture and design practice Studio Griffiths, has completed the interior renovation of a modern farmhouse in Australia.
Located on a quiet hillside in the idyllic Victorian town of Main Ridge, the modern country house is casual, sophisticated and livable, merging the form of a traditional farmhouse with clean contemporary lines.
![Located on a quiet hillside in the idyllic Victorian town of Main Ridge, this modern farmhouse is casual, sophisticated and livable, merging the form of a traditional farmhouse with clean contemporary lines. #ModernFarmhouse #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-house-design-architecture-140819-913-02-800x533.jpg)
Photography: Sharyn Cairns with styling by Studio Moore | Builder: Bernie Everett Building
Stepping inside, the double-height ceilings in the open plan interior contribute to the sense of spaciousness, while floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows offer a strong connection to the outdoors, and frame views of the surrounding farmland.
![Dining Room Ideas - Stepping inside this modern farmhouse, the double-height ceilings in the open plan interior contribute to the sense of spaciousness, while floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows offer a strong connection to the outdoors, and frame views of the surrounding farmland. #DiningRoom #DiningRoomIdeas #ModernFarmhouse](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-black-and-white-dining-room-140819-909-03-800x596.jpg)
Photography: Sharyn Cairns with styling by Studio Moore | Builder: Bernie Everett Building
In the living room, natural materials and textures are combined with earthy dark-stained furniture and charcoal accents.
![Living Room Ideas - In this modern farmhouse living room, natural materials and textures are combined with earthy dark-stained furniture and charcoal accents. #LivingRoomIdeas #ModernLivingRoom #DarkLivingRoom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-black-and-white-living-room-140819-909-04-800x533.jpg)
Photography: Sharyn Cairns with styling by Studio Moore | Builder: Bernie Everett Building
Custom-designed shelving has been added on either side of the fireplace, providing dedicated areas for displaying decorative elements.
![Shelving Ideas - Custom-designed shelving has been added on either side of the fireplace, providing dedicated areas for displaying decorative elements. #BlackShelving #Fireplace #ModernLivingRoom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-black-fireplace-shelving-140819-910-05-800x1200.jpg)
Photography: Sharyn Cairns with styling by Studio Moore | Builder: Bernie Everett Building
In the kitchen, there’s a new 9 foot (3m) central island with a black stone countertop and wood paneling, that also strongly contrasts the crisp white cabinets on the wall behind it.
![Kitchen Ideas - In this modern farmhouse kitchen, there's a new 9 foot (3m) central island with a black stone countertop and wood paneling, that also strongly contrasts the crisp white cabinets on the wall behind it. #KitchenIdeas #FarmhouseKitchen #BlackAndWhite #KitchenDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-black-and-white-kitchen-140819-910-06-800x527.jpg)
Photography: Sharyn Cairns with styling by Studio Moore | Builder: Bernie Everett Building
There’s also a home office that continues with the black and white color palette. A black accent wall complements the black shelving and window frames.
![Home Office Ideas - In this modern home office, a black accent wall complements the black shelving and window frames. #ModernHomeOffice #HomeOfficeIdeas #BlackAccentWall](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-black-and-white-home-office-140819-910-07-800x533.jpg)
Photography: Sharyn Cairns with styling by Studio Moore | Builder: Bernie Everett Building
In the bedrooms, French oak boards have been used to line the walls, creating a rustic and intimate setting.
![Bedroom Ideas - French oak boards have been used to line the walls of this modern farmhouse bedroom, creating a rustic and intimate setting. #ModernBedroom #FarmhouseBedroom #BedroomIdeas #BedroomDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-bedroom-design-140819-910-08-800x1200.jpg)
Photography: Sharyn Cairns with styling by Studio Moore | Builder: Bernie Everett Building
In one of the bathrooms, a black-frame grid shower screen is inspired by the existing window frames of the house.
![Bathroom Ideas - In this modern black and grey bathroom, a black-frame grid shower screen is inspired by the existing window frames of the house. #BathroomIdeas #BlackBathroom #BathroomDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-black-bathroom-design-140819-912-09-800x1063.jpg)
Photography: Sharyn Cairns with styling by Studio Moore | Builder: Bernie Everett Building
In the master bedroom ensuite there’s a feature wall of custom-cut terrazzo diamond tiles that provides a backdrop for an Agape bathtub.
![Bathroom Ideas - This modern master bedroom ensuite has a feature wall of custom-cut terrazzo diamond tiles that provides a backdrop for an Agape bathtub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-bathroom-design-140819-915-16-800x1200.jpg)
Photography: Sharyn Cairns with styling by Studio Moore | Builder: Bernie Everett Building
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