![The exterior of the home features a double-gable roof, timber cladding in a dark colour, and metal cladding on the roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/modern-black-house-exterior-070624-240-01.jpg)
Paul Archer Design has shared photos of a home they completed in Wivenhoe, England, for an artist who wanted a light-filled interior with room to work and to entertain.
The exterior of the home features a double-gable roof, timber cladding in a dark color, and metal cladding on the roof, while the interior has different ceiling levels, creating a lower ceiling towards the front, with the house opening to a double-height vaulted space to the rear.
![An unexpected design detail in this contemporary home is the kitchen with its pink cabinets, which are complemented by white countertops and floating wood shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/modern-pink-kitchen-070624-242-02.jpg)
An unexpected design detail is the kitchen with its pink cabinets, which are complemented by white countertops and floating wood shelves.
![An unexpected design detail in this contemporary home is the kitchen with its pink cabinets, which are complemented by white countertops and floating wood shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pink-kitchen-070624-242-03.jpg)
Wood shelves are also located on the wall in the open-plan dining area, while three pendant lights hang above the dining table.
![Wood shelves have been included on the wall in the open-plan dining area, while three pendant lights hang above the dining table.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/modern-dining-room-070624-242-04.jpg)
In the living room, a floating wood console provides storage and a place for a record player.
![In the living room, a floating wood console provides storage and a place for a record player.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/modern-living-room-070624-242-05.jpg)
![In the living room, a floating wood console provides storage and a place for a record player.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/modern-living-room-shelving-070624-242-06.jpg)
Stairs lead up to a lofted area, while the skylights add natural light throughout the interior.
![Stairs lead up to a lofted area, while the skylights add natural light throughout the interior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/modern-house-interior-070624-242-07.jpg)
At the top of the stairs is a small lounge area with a dusty pink daybed.
![At the top of the stairs in this modern house, is a small lounge area with a dusty pink daybed.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/modern-play-room-070624-241-08.jpg)
There’s also a bedroom with a wood closet, a balcony overlooking the lower level, and a round window.
![A modern home has a bedroom with a wood closet, a balcony that looks over the lower level, and a round window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/contemporary-interior-070624-241-09.jpg)
![A modern home has a bedroom with a wood closet, a balcony that looks over the lower level, and a round window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/modern-bedroom-round-window-070624-241-10.jpg)
In the bathroom, the shower walls and vanity area are clad in square green tiles with colored grout.
![In this bathroom, the shower walls and vanity area are clad in square green tiles with colored grout.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/modern-bathroom-green-tiles-070634-241-11.jpg)