![A modern home with a white exterior and interior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-white-house-exterior-interior-130623-1255-01.jpg)
Dalecki Design has shared photos of a home they remodeled in Subiaco, Australia, which includes a contemporary rear addition and a white color palette throughout.
![An Australian home with a white exterior and interior, and rear addition.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/white-australian-house-and-fence-130623-1205-01.jpg)
The heritage character of the original house and the bright but calm feeling of the new addition are harmoniously brought together through subtle detailing, thoughtful material pairings, and a sense of layered encounter.
![The rear of the home, with its curved design, creates a shaded space underneath that's been furnished as an outdoor lounge and dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-white-house-extension-outdoor-patio-130623-1235-01.jpg)
The rear of the home, with its curved design, creates a shaded space underneath that’s been furnished as an outdoor lounge and dining area.
![The rear of the home, with its curved design, creates a shaded space underneath that's been furnished as an outdoor lounge and dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-white-house-extension-outdoor-patio-130623-1235-02.jpg)
![The rear of the home, with its curved design, creates a shaded space underneath that's been furnished as an outdoor lounge and dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-white-house-extension-outdoor-patio-130623-1235-03.jpg)
![The rear of the home, with its curved design, creates a shaded space underneath that's been furnished as an outdoor lounge and dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-white-house-extension-outdoor-patio-130623-1235-04.jpg)
The patio connects with a swimming pool, with nearby walls lined with planters, including one that has a built-in seating area.
![Wall surrounding a swimming pool include planters and a seating area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-house-white-exterior-pool-planters-130623-1237-01.jpg)
![Wall surrounding a swimming pool include planters and a seating area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-house-white-exterior-pool-planters-130623-1237-02.jpg)
![A modern swimming pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-house-white-exterior-pool-planters-130623-1237-03.jpg)
There’s also a bathroom that can be accessed from outside, as well as from the interior.
![A modern bathroom with blue tiles, a floating vanity, and white bricks.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-bathroom-130623-1215-01.jpg)
Embracing an all-white palette, lifted with accents of timber and stone, the home addresses the clients’ desire for a peaceful, calming interior. Sliding glass doors connect the interior and exterior spaces.
![Sliding glass doors connect the exterior and interior spaces of this home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-home-sliding-glass-doors-130623-1233-01.jpg)
The new, light-filled living spaces of the home, designed by interiors firm FTB Consult, center around the dining area, where a lofty ceiling height and expansive landscape view emphasize its role as a central living space.
![A modern dining area with white colour palette and wood accents.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/contemporary-dining-room-130623-1223-01.jpg)
![A modern dining area with white colour palette and wood accents.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/contemporary-dining-room-130623-1223-02.jpg)
![A modern dining area with white colour palette and wood accents.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/contemporary-dining-room-130623-1223-03.jpg)
The living room is located on one side of the dining room and includes built-in wood cabinetry and shelving.
![A modern living room with built-in cabinetry and a grey couch.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/contemporary-living-room-130623-1225-01.jpg)
![A modern living room with built-in cabinetry and a grey couch.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/contemporary-living-room-130623-1225-02.jpg)
The other side is the kitchen, with white and light grey cabinets, an island, and a small walk-in pantry area.
![A modern kitchen with white and light grey cabinets, an island, and a small walk-in pantry area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-white-kitchen-130623-1219-01.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with white and light grey cabinets, an island, and a small walk-in pantry area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-white-kitchen-130623-1219-02.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with white and light grey cabinets, an island, and a small walk-in pantry area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-white-kitchen-130623-1219-03.jpg)
The social areas of the home are connected to the original house via a long hallway that also acts as an entryway.
![A long hallway connects the original home and the new rear addition. It also acts as the entryway.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/entryway-130623-1228-01.jpg)
The primary bedroom is located off the hallway and includes a walk-in closet with white cabinetry.
![A contemporary bedroom with a colour palette of rusty orange, blues, and browns.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/contemporary-bedroom-design-130623-1208-02.jpg)
![A contemporary bedroom with a colour palette of rusty orange, blues, and browns, and wood accents.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/contemporary-bedroom-design-130623-1208-03.jpg)
![A contemporary bedroom with a colour palette of rusty orange, blues, and browns.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/contemporary-bedroom-design-130623-1208-01.jpg)
![A walk-in closet with white cabinets, drawers, and open shelving.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/primary-bedroom-walk-in-closet-130623-1211-01.jpg)
The primary bathroom is a calm retreat, with white tiles lining the walls, a skylight, and a freestanding bathtub. There’s also a double vanity with an arched mirror.
![This primary bathroom is a calm retreat, with white tiles lining the walls, a skylight, and a freestanding bathtub. There's also a double vanity with an arched mirror.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-bathroom-design-skylight-130623-1206-01.jpg)
![This primary bathroom is a calm retreat, with white tiles lining the walls, a skylight, and a freestanding bathtub. There's also a double vanity with an arched mirror.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-bathroom-design-skylight-130623-1206-02.jpg)
![This primary bathroom is a calm retreat, with white tiles lining the walls, a skylight, and a freestanding bathtub. There's also a double vanity with an arched mirror.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-bathroom-design-skylight-130623-1206-03.jpg)
Wood stairs with white walls and railing connect the main level of the home with a pair of bedrooms and a study.
![Wood stairs with white walls and railing connect the main level of the home with a pair of bedrooms and a study.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-wood-stairs-130623-1221-01.jpg)
![Wood stairs with white walls and railing connect the main level of the home with a pair of bedrooms and a study.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-wood-stairs-130623-1221-02.jpg)
In one of the bedrooms, a desk has been built into the corner by the windows, creating a small study area.
![A modern bedroom has a desk built into the corner by the windows, creating a small study area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/contemporary-bedroom-with-desk-130623-1212-01.jpg)
In this bathroom, round mirrors adorn the wall above the vanity, while blue tiles add a subtle but colorful accent.
![In this bathroom, round mirrors adorn the wall above the vanity, while blue tiles add a subtle but colorful accent.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/contemporary-bathroom-double-vanity-130623-1213-01.jpg)