![A modern home with a white exterior incorporates mechanically operated shutters that seamlessly match the siding on the house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-with-white-shutters-150321-1137-01.jpg)
FIGR Architecture Studio has designed a new home in Essendon, Australia that incorporates mechanically operated shutters that seamlessly match the exterior of the house.
![A modern home with a white exterior incorporates mechanically operated shutters that seamlessly match the siding on the house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-with-white-shutters-150321-1137-02.jpg)
![A modern home with a white exterior incorporates mechanically operated shutters that seamlessly match the siding on the house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-with-white-shutters-150321-1137-03.jpg)
The custom-fabricated shutters with a white finish, have been strategically positioned on the first floor above the carport, providing maximum flexibility in managing solar access and views to the nature strip.
![A modern house with operable exterior shutters.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-with-white-shutters-150321-1137-04.jpg)
![A modern house with operable exterior shutters.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-with-white-shutters-150321-1137-05.jpg)
Inside the home, the shutters are visible in the bedroom, creating a sense of privacy and at the same time, allowing light to filter through when opened.
![A modern bedroom with exterior shutters that can open to provide street views, or closed for privacy.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-bedroom-with-floor-to-ceiling-windows-shutters-150321-1138-06.jpg)
![A modern bedroom with exterior shutters that can open to provide street views, or closed for privacy.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-bedroom-with-floor-to-ceiling-windows-shutters-150321-1138-07.jpg)
The shutters match the design of the exterior siding on the house, which wraps around to the rear of the home, where a brick patio is partially shaded.
![A modern home with a partially shaded brick patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-design-architecture-150321-1138-08.jpg)
![A partially shaded brick patio with a built-in planter.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-patio-150321-1138-09.jpg)
Sliding glass doors connect the patio with the interior living room, creating a true indoor/outdoor living environment. A wood ceiling also travels between the two spaces and adds a sense of warmth to the home.
![Sliding glass doors connect the patio with the interior living room, creating a true indoor / outdoor living environment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-open-to-patio-150321-1139-10.jpg)
![A modern living room with a wood ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-open-to-patio-150321-1139-11.jpg)
In the kitchen, deep green cabinets have been paired with light wood and gray countertops, while the island creates a place for seating.
![In this modern kitchen, dark green upper cabinets have been wood lower cabinets and concrete countertops.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-wood-green-kitchen-design-150321-1139-12.jpg)
![In this modern kitchen, dark green upper cabinets have been wood lower cabinets and concrete countertops.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-wood-green-kitchen-design-150321-1139-13.jpg)
![In this modern kitchen, dark green upper cabinets have been wood lower cabinets and concrete countertops.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-wood-green-kitchen-design-150321-1139-14.jpg)
![Modern dark green shelving is paired with wood cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-wood-green-kitchen-design-150321-1139-15.jpg)
Connecting the interior spaces with the carport is a small courtyard with bricks surrounding small pockets of greenery. In the open space above, there’s a net for relaxing in the sun.
![Connecting the interior spaces with the carport of this modern home, is a small courtyard with bricks surrounding small pockets of greenery. In the open space above, there's a net for relaxing in the sun.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-interior-courtyard-garden-landscaping-150321-1139-16.jpg)
![Connecting the interior spaces with the carport of this modern home, is a small courtyard with bricks surrounding small pockets of greenery. In the open space above, there's a net for relaxing in the sun.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-interior-courtyard-garden-landscaping-150321-1139-17.jpg)
![Connecting the interior spaces with the carport of this modern home, is a small courtyard with bricks surrounding small pockets of greenery. In the open space above, there's a net for relaxing in the sun.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-interior-courtyard-garden-landscaping-150321-1139-18.jpg)
![A small courtyard with bricks, plants, and a net for relaxing above.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-interior-courtyard-garden-landscaping-150321-1139-19.jpg)