![A modern living room includes a fireplace surround made from Japanese inspired tiles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-living-room-grey-fireplace-tile-design-190421-938-22.jpg)
Australian architecture and design firm Studio Griffiths has completed the remodel of a Hamptons-style property to a modern English farmhouse in the Victorian town of Main Ridge.
![A modern living room includes a fireplace surround made from Japanese inspired tiles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-living-room-grey-fireplace-tile-design-black-shelving-190421-938-02.jpg)
One notable stand-out feature of the interior, which is mostly black and white, is the fireplace in the living room.
![A modern fireplace surround made from Japanese inspired tiles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-living-room-grey-fireplace-tile-design-black-shelving-190421-938-03.jpg)
The eye-catching fireplace surround is covered in Japanese-inspired tiles from INAX, with the gray tile adding a textural design element.
![Modern black shelving and cabinetry can be found on either side of a focal fireplace with a silvery-grey tiled surround.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-living-room-grey-fireplace-tile-design-black-shelving-190421-938-04.jpg)
Flanking the fireplaces are black shelves and cabinets. The dark cabinets also help to blend in with the black television.
![Modern black shelving and cabinetry can be found on either side of a focal fireplace with a silvery-grey tiled surround.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-living-room-grey-fireplace-tile-design-black-shelving-190421-938-05.jpg)
![Modern black shelving.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/black-living-room-shelving-190421-939-06.jpg)
Let’s take a look at the rest of the property…
The clients’ vision was to have their main home in the country, where sprawling land, a vineyard, and green open spaces offer a retreat for their children and grandchildren.
The remodel included all-new bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, and updating all the bedrooms, study, and TV/Music room.
![A modern farmhouse inspired home with a dark exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-black-house-design-190421-941-07.jpg)
Stepping inside, the bright and open interior has high ceilings and a dining area with a modern chandelier hanging above.
![This modern bright and open interior has high ceilings, and a dining area with a chandelier hanging above.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-black-and-wood-dining-room-190421-941-08.jpg)
The dining room is positioned between the living room and kitchen, all of which are open plan.
![A modern farmhouse interior where the dining room is positioned between the living room and kitchen, all of which are open plan.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-black-and-wood-dining-room-190421-941-09.jpg)
In the kitchen, there are minimalist white cabinets with integrated appliances, as well as a large black island that measures in at almost 10 feet (3m), and includes a black stone countertop that overhangs to provide room for seating.
![In this modern kitchen, there's minimalist white cabinets with integrated appliances, as well as a large black island that measures in at almost 10 feet (3m), and includes a black stone countertop that overhangs to provide room for seating.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-white-kitchen-black-island-190421-942-10.jpg)
![In this modern kitchen, there's minimalist white cabinets with integrated appliances, as well as a large black island that measures in at almost 10 feet (3m), and includes a black stone countertop that overhangs to provide room for seating.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-white-kitchen-black-island-190421-942-11.jpg)
![In this modern kitchen, there's minimalist white cabinets with integrated appliances, as well as a large black island that measures in at almost 10 feet (3m), and includes a black stone countertop that overhangs to provide room for seating.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-white-kitchen-black-island-190421-942-12.jpg)
In the hallway, artwork covers the walls, while French oak timber flooring can be found throughout the home.
![In this modern hallway, artwork covers the walls, while French oak timber flooring can be found throughout the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-hallway-with-art-console-table-190421-942-13.jpg)
![In this modern hallway, artwork covers the walls, while French oak timber flooring can be found throughout the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-hallway-with-art-console-table-190421-942-14.jpg)
The home office has been kept minimally furnished with black joinery complementing the black window frames.
![This modern home office has been kept minimally furnished with the black joinery complementing the black window frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-black-and-white-home-office-190421-942-15.jpg)
The French oak boards have also been used to line the walls of the bedrooms, creating a rustic design element that adds to the overall modern farmhouse look.
![A modern farmhouse inspired bedroom with a French Oak wood accent wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-bedroom-wood-accent-wall-190421-943-16.jpg)
![A modern farmhouse inspired bedroom with a French Oak wood accent wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-bedroom-wood-accent-wall-190421-943-17.jpg)
![A modern bedroom with a cozy loveseat.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-bedroom-furniture-sofa-couch-190421-943-18.jpg)
Behind the bedroom is a walk-in closet that leads to the bathroom.
![A modern walk-in closet.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-walk-in-closet-190421-943-19.jpg)
The home also includes a laundry room with floor-to-ceiling tiles, plenty of storage cabinets, as well as hanging bars for drying delicate items.
![A modern laundry room with floor-to-ceiling tiles, plenty of storage cabinets, as well as hanging bars for drying delicate items.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-laundry-room-190421-943-20.jpg)
![A modern laundry room with hanging bars for drying.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-laundry-room-190421-943-21.jpg)