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The Miro is a traditional home with a twist

All Change

Gallery Living’s Miro 250 is a traditional home with a twist

The Miro is a traditional home with a twist

The Miro 250 shows Gallery Living knows a courtyard is central to a modern family’s dream home. The builder has stretched and opened up the traditional square footprint to include an internal courtyard.

This feature means every space in the home is filled with natural light. And speaking of spaces, the Miro 250 floorplan is also cleverly zoned, adding to its appeal.

The master bedroom, which has a generous ensuite, is at the front of the home. It is accessed from the adjoining formal lounge which can double as a home theatre.

To give mum and dad privacy, both rooms can be completely separated from the open-plan family zone.

That family zone, which includes the kitchen, dining and living areas, is a huge space for spending time together and parties.

It is ideal for hosting large groups of friends and family, and the zone becomes even bigger when the doors to an alfresco, which is a design option, are opened.

That alfresco area, which allows for seamless indoor outdoor entertaining, can be accessed from the dining and living areas.

The three minor bedrooms, any of which could be converted into a study, with the main bathroom and laundry, form a guest/children’s wing which runs off a hallway behind the kitchen to form another separate zone.

The home also has the benefit of access from the garage, a great security feature not to mention handy when unloading shopping from the car.

 

12-Jan-14 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

This exact house model is no longer available, to see a similar house please view the  Miro 245.

 

Out of the Box

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The Miro 280 was designed with a fresh approach - and to make the most of natural light

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The Miro 280 by Gallery Living was designed  with a fresh approach - and to make the most of natural light

The Miro 280 was designed with a fresh approach - and to make the most of natural light

From the street, the contemporary Miro 280 by Gallery Living is strikingly different from the standard South Australian home - it's almost more holiday home style than everyday living.

Built in CSR's Hebel PowerPanels, Mid Orb Colorbond and Hardies' Scyon Stria (the timber-look panels), it reminds me of the timberclad homes in Brisbane, a place I lived in my late teens and early 20s.

Even back then, the beautiful Queenslander-style homes made an impression on me, with their chilled out, relaxed living. And you know, that's exactly what I like about the Miro 280. Gallery Living Miro 280 isn't trying to be a Queenslander by any stretch, but the same elements are there, in a true modern single storey approach.

Once you go through the front door, the contemporary look takes on a thoroughly modern living feel, with a dropped ceiling over the entry to define the open-plan design and to avoid the need for walls to separate areas.

As Helen Lowrie from Gallery Living puts it, the idea was to design something that was "out of the box". "Generally, large family homes with four bedrooms are designed in a box or rectangular format," she says.

"We believe that home design needs fresh thinking. This was a result of a brief to design something different or ‘out of the box'. "All the passages have ceilings of different heights. This results in keeping the design open, but means each space feels different as you walk through the home.

"When the home is sited correctly on a block, it allows the lovely northern light to enter the home for natural heating and light in winter and natural light in summer." The light is something all families will appreciate and it comes from all directions, with glass, windows and wide sliding doors off the living area being a dominant feature of this home.

The design is built around two internal courtyards, with another undercover outdoor space at the rear for year-round entertaining. "With the inclusion of two internal courtyards, the home is flooded with natural light," Helen says.

"Each living area, the study and main bedroom have access to vast quantities of glass and light. The integrated undercover alfresco area really embraces everything that is great about living in our climate."

This aspect of the home has not been lost on visitors, most of whom say the abundant light is one of the home's most impressive features, as well as with a wide shower at one end, a long double vanity and toilet - all styled in smart tones and with plenty of room for dressing.

The spacious master bedroom also features an entire wall of wardrobes. The study is in a central location within the home, making it a multi-functional space - keep it as an extra bedroom for when guests stay, or as a home office. In the display home it features a wide door in a popping red colour, and because of its great position it could also be a children's playzone, where mum and dad can easily keep an eye on the kids from the kitchen and both living areas.

Sustainability factors and cost of living have also been considered in the Miro 280. "We use materials that avoid the retention of excess heat, which helps keep a more constant temperature in the home," Helen says.

"The alfresco area is contained under the main roof, giving a sheltered area that can be used in summer, away from the sun's harshness, or in winter under cover." The display at Bluestone Drive, Mt Barker shows visitors most of the standard inclusions in a Gallery Living home, however, the ceilings have been upgraded from the standard 2.4m to 2.7m.

The louvre windows are an upgraded finish, but work to demonstrate both the practical and aesthetic values of this type of window - and there are multiple options to personalise the home to suit each buyer. At 16.6m wide, the home is suited to a traditional block or bigger.

 

14-Sep-14 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

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Warhol is Just Dandy

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Bright and contemporary, Gallery Living has created a unique home with the Warhol

Warhol is just dandy

Bright and contemporary, Gallery Living has created a unique home with the Warhol 230

Bright and contemporary, Gallery Living has created a unique home with the Warhol

From any perspective, the Warhol 230 design by Gallery Living has a clear goal: let the outdoors in and create a light, bright home where walls of glass connect the interior with the exterior. Designed with this in mind, the home sits on a squarish H-shaped footprint of 230sqm, with a 16.8m width and a 16.2m depth, and ideally suits a square or wide block.

It's a popular design with families who enjoy the contemporary layout where two wings have been created. Behind the double garage are the sleeping quarters with three secondary bedrooms, the main bathroom and separate toilet and storage. A study nook outside the bedrooms has been added for technology use, so children don't stay cooped up in their rooms or take over the living spaces.

The other wing takes in the living quarters as well as the master bedroom, ensuite and laundry. The main bedroom, at the front of the home, is spacious and made comfortable with carpet.

The bedroom has been given two sets of built-in robes for much-needed clothing storage and the luxury of an ensuite with a large shower. The open plan kitchen/ dining/family flows through to the central rear courtyard, with plenty of space for the family to enjoy an uncluttered sense of living. Here, privacy has also been considered as the exterior side wall in this wing is left solid, so if the home sits close to a neighbour, the family's privacy is assured.

Central to the design, and the entrance, is the formal lounge which is sectioned off from each wing, but also opens to the rear courtyard. The courtyard, with access from the family and lounge areas, offers great privacy and is an ideal spot for entertaining as it acts as an outdoor room. You could later add a pergola here and grow a vine over it as a beautiful garden feature. Other inclusions such as Thermatech thermal protection keep the home comfortable throughout the year.

Exterior options are a personal choice, here the Warhol 230 is given a fresh timber look and fibre cement cladding with render for a contemporary feel, but the range also includes solid timber and other finishes.

 

17-Aug-14 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

This exact house model is no longer available, to see a similar house please view the  Warhol 210.

 

A Prime Exhibit

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The Warhol shows how a home design can also be a work of art

A Prime Exhibit

Gallery Living's Warhol 245 shows how a home design can also be a work of art

The Warhol shows how a home design can also be a work of art

Kitchens and bathrooms will always sell houses, the old saying goes and you know, I tend to agree. That's because these areas have a lot of effort put into them and it's where you can wow people with innovation and good finishes.

Having a decent bathroom is something on my mind of late, as we troll through a very slow bathroom renovation, so when I see a spacious and well thought out bathroom, such as the two in Gallery Living's Warhol 245, I'll admit I get jealous.

The main bathroom in the left wing of this home, which is on display at Mt Barker, offers good light through the long window, plenty of space to move, a decent deep bathtub, and a generous vanity all dressed in whites and neutrals for calmness and simplicity.

There is a separate toilet next door. On the other side of the home the ensuite is off the master bedroom. As with the main, it's also well designed, this time with a narrower but long frame, but the length is a plus when you see the wide shower at the far end, another long vanity, and toilet - all with a good space for getting ready.

Another bonus here is that the bedroom's wardrobe is just as long as the ensuite so closet space isn't likely to cause those with "too many clothes – or shoes" any concern.

Gallery Living's Helen Lowrie says visitors to the display always comment on the size of the Warhol 245's bathrooms as well as the open plan, modern feel.

"The home feels larger because of the simple uncluttered lines and the lack of corridors that take your eye from one part of the house to another enhancing the perception of depth and spaciousness," Helen says.

The Warhol isn't your average design and it's narrowest part is at the centre of the home where the entry meets the formal living. The design is 16.6m wide so it will suit a traditional block size.

Two wings, to the left and right, make up the majority of the home and as such, the home has two internal courtyards that act as private, secure sanctuaries but also light wells for the big rooms on either side.

The front courtyard creates a fabulous entrance as seen here, with a pergola structure that looks like a giant sculpture, but would also look great with a green vine growing over it.

"The entry is often commented on due to its feeling of grandeur," Helen says. "This is because it is a large area and opens directly on to the more formal lounge with its outlook on to the other courtyard."

The back courtyard is ideal for entertaining or just playing with the kids. These courtyards also make this a viable, sustainable home where natural light is resourced for the ultimate benefit – less impact on the environment and reduced living costs.

The kitchen, configured as a galley style, sits centrally in the design. "While there is a living wing of the home, which is away from the secondary bedrooms, the kitchen is still the central hub. This is an important feature in a family home with older children," Helen says.

Under and overhead cupboards with soft-close doors and drawers as standard keep the storage component ticked. The island bench is set with double sink and features Laminex's Essastone in French Nougat, and there's the capacity to include a 900mm freestanding oven.

The kitchen overlooks the dining area and a nice space is given for the casual living area. This opens through sliding doors to the back courtyard. Walls of glass flood the design with natural light, and doors can be opened up for a true get-back-to-nature feel.

"The light streams through the glass as soon as you enter," Helen says While open-plan is great for living quarters, luckily there's still divisions to give privacy, such as the study near the entrance for when you want quiet times.

Bedrooms are also directed outwards for privacy. Each of the four bedrooms is well sized, with three behind the double garage, and the master on the opposite side.

Not to be forgotten is the good laundry, with a bank of cupboards and excellent storage. A secondary study nook is off bedrooms three and four, but if not required it is also a good space to include further storage if you would prefer more in your home.

 

14-Dec-14  - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

This exact house model is no longer available, to see a similar house please view the  Warhol 250.

 

 

 

H is for happiness in a H-shaped Hebel home

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The Warhol range has an innovative solution to this challenge, thinking outside the square with a light-filled, 'H-shaped' family home

H is for happiness in a H-shaped Hebel home

The Warhol range has an innovative solution to this challenge, thinking outside the square with a light-filled, 'H-shaped' family home

The enduring challenge of building a large family home is how do you get direct light into every living area? All too often there is always one living area that is dark and cold.

The Warhol range by Gallery Living has an innovative solution to this challenge, thinking outside the square with a light-filled, 'H-shaped' family home.

When you open the front door you are welcomed by light streaming through the large, full-length lounge windows, opening up to the main courtyard of the home.

Kids' bedrooms are on one wing and the large master bedroom on the other, with designer kitchen, dine and main living areas.

The Warhol is constructed with Hebel, weatherboard and feature iron - all materials that avoid the retention of excess heat often found in brick homes.

These materials not only result in a dramatically reduced air-conditioning demand, but open up the design flexibility for more feature windows.

 

24-Oct-14 - The Weekender Herald

This exact house model is no longer available, to see a similar house please view the  Warhol 250.

 

Groove is the Art

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award-winning Picasso 250 was designed to soak up the northern aspect

Groove is the Art

Gallery Living's award-winning Picasso 250 was designed to soak up the northern aspect

award-winning Picasso 250 was designed to soak up the northern aspect

A home named after one of the world's most creative artists has a reputation to uphold. And when it happens to be my favourite artist, Pablo Picasso, I could only hope for great things.

And so it was with interest that I headed out to the Aspire estate at Evanston South to see the latest offering from builder Gallery Living.

From the street, the Picasso 250 display home looks different to most homes, with a mix of composite materials, including corrugate, a skillion roof (a mono-pitch roof) and no sign of the front door.

To the right is a double garage with a stylish opaque panel-lift door, which at first looks connected to the house.

But as I walk down a courtyard between the two I see it's not joined at all, but is a separate structure with space for a single gate at the end to block off the back garden.

This courtyard leads to the front door, set on the side of the house and surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass. It's an impressive entry point and I mentally add it to my list of favourite entrance ideas.

Privacy is assured, even though it's not far from the footpath, as the garage and courtyard work to block the line of sight to the entry.

To the left of the entry is a carpeted lounge, with three long, narrow windows dressed with sheer curtains, filtering light through. It's a calm and cosy space, brightly dressed with art and a comfy corner sofa - perfect for TV or movie nights.

Turn to the right on entry and it's a totally different aspect. A wet, grey and windy day - as this midwinter day was - tends to make any home look and feel darker than it is.

But not in this home. Light floods in through a wall of glass on one side of the Picasso 250, which has been purposefully positioned to face north.

The skillion roof and raked ceiling raises upward to the northern side, to take best advantage of the natural aspect and to maximise the energy efficiency of the home.

Three sets of sliding doors and windows in between - with feature portholes at the upper pitch - run the length of the the long, open-plan dining/kitchen/family area, looking out to the side garden, which would become your main outdoor area.

Underfoot, a white washed look timber floating floor reflects the light and adds to the sense of space.

The light is amazing, and it's this, the home's high ceilings and its sustainability that draw the most comments from visitors, says Gallery Living's Helen Lowrie.

"The Picasso 250 offers a genuine green design, putting design around solar orientation as a primary objective," Helen says. "It's an expansion of our most successful range that captures northern light brilliantly. "It feels larger because of that the air conditioner is never on! There is also the passive shading that the pergola provides in summer."

Near the lounge at the back, sliding doors open to a large timber deck - again with a skillion roof - and an outdoor kitchen built into a solid wall.

An arbour has been added along the side the home, and another at the home's entry, so perhaps you'd want to grow a wisteria or glory vine for added shade in the summer months.

The kitchen is central in the open-plan living area and its island bench is one of the longest I have seen in a display home, and with the great side garden outlook, it's one of the home's best features.

There's a double row of above-counter, integrated cupboards and at the end of the island is a breakfast bar.

On the southern side of the house there's a series of rooms, including a convenient study just off the kitchen, and back towards the entry is the spacious master suite with a built-in wardrobe, long ensuite and sliding doors opening to a courtyard.

At the other end of the kitchen, a short hallway leads to bedrooms two and three, a three-way bathroom in between, and a laundry with good storage.

The Picasso 250 is a design that is bound to attract lovers of light-filled, energy-efficient homes - those who love open spaces and high ceilings.

And it's a home to suit a variety of locations. "The home is completely adaptable from suburban blocks to acreage," Helen says. "Of course, given the layout of the home, it ideally suits a northern side aspect. A common modification is to a ranch-style home for people with acreage."

 

02-Aug-15 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

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