Art Style

Gallery Living's Cezanne 255 combines a family home with modern art style

Modern art has played a big part in history and artists such as Paul Cezanne, a post Impressionist, had a way with cubist style. So taking influence from the artist, Gallery Living's Cezanne 255 home design has a square -set style with cube -like boxes stacked on top of each other.

This design is one of the variations of Gallery Living's Cezanne range and this one offers three bedrooms, three living zones and two bathrooms. Quite impressive for a home that is a mere 13.2m wide and 19.3m deep. But that's where two -storey homes come into their own, as they can cater for multiple living spaces by going up and separating bedrooms, and creating more space out of less.

The design on the lower level meanders inward and out with windows everywhere, with the double garage dominating a fair portion of space and the central kitchen acting as a link between the front of the home and the back.

The master suite is given a very generous space - looking out to the optional alfresco - and comes with a long, almost hidden ensuite (there's also a powder room nearby for guests).

Upstairs, two further bedrooms sit at the back of the L-shaped upper level with a bathroom, the third living zone and a media/study nook on the landing. The merits of this design include its separation of living spaces, an emphasis on the outside space as much as the indoor space, and sustainable practices in an elegant and interesting package.

This exact model is no longer sold please see our two storey Rembrandt 365

25-Oct-20 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

When urban style is just what you want

Want a home with a soaring ceiling, an urban cafe aesthetic and as low maintenance as possible? Take a look at Gallery Living's Terrace 200 design

I t's not often you get to be impressed by a 6m-high ceiling. And impressive it is. That's the beauty of a two-storey home there's space to play with and even if this is upward and not outward, there's a sense of luxury as you arch your neck, look up and see dappled light bouncing off the ceiling high above you.

I'm at Lightsview at the western end of the suburb, visiting Gallery Living's new Terrace 200, a 201sqm three-bedroom terrace home which fits snugly on one of the compact blocks in this popular new-build locale.

While a terrace home can never be compared to a conventional family design, this style of compact home is as much about the attitude, location and lifestyle as it is about the square metreage. The 6m high ceiling is a great counter balance to the scale of this design as the entry void is in fact higher than this home is wide.

At 5.5m wide and 22.5m deep, the Terrace 200 is designed to take up the entire width of a high density block. "Gallery Living has 10 standard Terrace and Duplex homes in our 'Urban Range' which are designed for making the most of your investment on narrow-blocks in higher-density land," Gallery Living's sales manager Russell Slater says."The Terrace 200 is perfect for narrower lots that are becoming more prevalent in new land estates and through our more established suburbs.

"The home demonstrates how clever design adds value and gives the feeling of a generous family-sized home as you walk through. " And that's exactly what that void does on entry. As you look up the stairs or walk down them, there's a clear view to the outdoors so you feel like there 's a heap of space around you. Downstairs, a long hall to the right leads to the home's living area plus a couple of outdoor terraces, while upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study space, all with large picture windows.

What I love best about terrace homes is how architects and interior designers cram all the features of a bigger home and make them work, somehow compactly, into a functional and creative design to suit those who want a low maintenance lifestyle - or perhaps no garden to tend to. "It all comes down to design ," Russell says. "Terrace buyers shouldn 't have to compromise on storage or spacious light-filled areas and great design integrates wow features that make all the difference to the way a home feels.

"All of our homes have been designed to improve lifestyles and the Terrace 200 embodies this spirit." This sleek home also surprises with a bold focal point. The living/dining and kitchen area is a hub that sits in between an internal courtyard and another courtyard at the rear. But the focus here is on the timber clad wall that frames the built-in booth dining zone. With its lowered ceiling, a long bench seat and dining table, there 's enough seating to fit 8-10 people easily.

The wall features the same material as used on the floor, QuickStep's Variano in Royal Grey Oak, and it's a striking feature with a beautiful tone. The dining area is practical as well, maximising the space to its best advantage. There 's further seating at the kitchen's island bench too. Shown in cool concrete tones, timber veneer and white, the kitchen is a full size galley style and certainly not compact. It has a heap of storage and when I say that I mean it probably has more kitchen storage than the average home with clever combinations of super deep shelves, narrow ones for spices and everyday essentials, tall cupboards, plus bi-fold doors hiding even more storage and open shelving for your favourite items.

Drawers are soft close, so they get a tick, and there's room for the microwave within the island. The storage zone continues along the hallway where behind a bank of bi-fold doors reveal a European-style laundry neatly tucked behind. It's a good size, with room for a washer and dryer, a sink and more cupboards. Next to this, yes, there's even more storage, this time under the stairs so it's ideal for seasonal items such as the Christmas tree or Halloween decorations.

"There is no wasted space in the Terrace 200 and all the 'transitional' spaces of passages and stairwells have been used to also include storage options," Russell says. "This maximises every available square metre and also locates all storage in conveniently accessible locations." Two outdoor courtyards also create impact, both for the light they bring into the home as well as allowing homeowners somewhere to sit outdoors in the sunshine.

"One of the best features of the Terrace 200 is the central courtyard that brings light and a sense of space - a rare find in standard terrace designs, which creates the perfect private outdoor space to relax in," Russell says. Upstairs, you'll find there 's even more storage with linen cupboards, built-in open shelving for books, plus a wardrobe in each of the three bedrooms. The media area is good use of space and flexible in that it could be adapted to suit a home office through to a place for kids to study or play games.

At the front , the master bedroom is generous with a pleasant private balcony to enjoy. The smart, modern ensuite and main bathroom sit either side of the lightwell and look down over the courtyard , and with nice long windows for good light my only tip is you may want to add some blinds for privacy.

"One of the best features of the Terrace 200 is the central courtyard that brings light and a sense of space - a rare find in standard terrace designs, which creates the perfect private outdoor space to relax in," Russell says.

On the facade, Gallery Living's use of the latest building materials means your home won't look like every other house on the street , Russell says. "Lightweight construction coupled with design that promotes natural light and open space, means your home will stand out for all the right reasons - and will outperform other options from an energy efficiency perspective," he says.

"You have a large amount of flexibility in terms of fixtures and fittings for the home, and also using different materials and colour options for the facade of the home to add your personal touches." In my mind, the Terrace 200 will suit a host of different people, from first-home buyers through to retirees to investors.

"The design works well for investors who are subdividing allotments or for owner-occupiers who are downsizing by knocking down their existing home and replacing it with two or more new homes," Russell says. While this home isn't open for weekly inspections, it is open any time by appointment.

This exact model is no longer sold please see our two storey Rembrandt 365

07- Oct-18 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

Long and low maintenance

Gallery Living's Terrace 265 is a lesson in clean modern lines and generous use of glass gives a spacious feel to its urban footprint.

If you like an uncluttered and low-maintenance lifestyle, the modern design of Gallery Living's Terrace 265 will give you this in spades. The slim three-bedroom, two-storey terrace home is courtyard living at its finest - perfect for young families on the go or investors who want maximum impact with little effort

Despite its slim 7.5m width by 23.5m deep footprint , an abundance of natural light will be drawn into the home via large, wide windows and a well-placed internal courtyard.

On the lower level, a modern galley kitchen sits at the heart of the design and overlooks the long courtyard, bringing the outside in and adding to the feeling of light and space.

Large sliding doors leading from the kitchen and adjacent dining and lounge spaces (three sets of doors in total) to the alfresco area will make entertaining a breeze all year round and accommodate larger gatherings, whether it be sipping wine on a balmy summer night or sitting around a fire pit in the cooler months.

Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, all with built-ins, and a spacious main bathroom with bath. The master bedroom includes an ensuite and plenty of storage, and is cleverly positioned at the back of the home away from the other bedrooms creating a kind of adult retreat, with views out to the courtyard below.

A separate study is a must for professionals and offers flexibility with the floorplan for growing families. There is also an additional media space on the landing upstairs - a light-filled homework zone for kids to get busy on projects.

A double garage is positioned at the back of the property, so this design requires rear-lane access, but it means it doesn't interfere with the property's kerb appeal. A space efficient laundry, a wall of storage and a powder room are other inclusions off the garage.

This exact model is no longer sold please see our two storey Rembrandt 365
15-Jun-18 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

Hidden Extras

The Terrace 305 by Gallery Living is a surprise package which fits on a smaller block.

Gallery Livings' Terrace 305 design proves you can comfortably fit a three bedroom home on a terrace or small townhouse block.

And the two-storey design even has room for a hidden extra in the form of a large internal courtyard - a living and entertaining space contained within the home's walls which allows light to filter into every room.

Upon entry to the Terrace 305 a wide hall leads to a living area which opens on to the courtyard.

The kitchen and dining areas also open on to it making for a huge indoor, outdoor space in which to relax or host get-togethers with family and friends.

The kitchen which includes a generous-sized island bench also has a walk-in corner pantry, a convenient feature much like the powder room on the lower level.

There is also the added convenience of a door from the garage into the living area making unloading shopping or sporting equipment easier - and a door from the laundry to the outdoors so that hanging out the washing is a simpler task.

Upstairs the master bedroom is at the front with a built-in robe, double vanity ensuite with a bath and shower and balcony for mum and dad to sit back and enjoy the view.

The landing and hallway have large windows overlooking the courtyard.

A study or home office runs off that hallway which leads to the living area - again with a large window, with a view to the courtyard and leading to another passage.

That passage leads to bedrooms two and three at the rear and a split-galley bathroom, in which the toilet and vanity are separate from one another and a room with a shower and vanity - designed to make the morning rush less stressful for the whole family.

This exact model is no longer sold please see our two storey Rembrandt 365

You Light Up My Life

With an emphasis on bright, open spaces, the Terrace 270 by Gallery Living offers broad appeal.

Gallery Living thought inside the square when designing their two-storey Terrace 270. The builder was conscience of the fact some terrace homes can be dark inside due to block size and placement within developments, and wanted to encourage as much natural light as possible, says Helen Lowrie of the Longridge Group.

So Gallery designed the 6m-wide Terrace 270 with an internal courtyard in the middle which acts as a vital source of light within the two-storey home.

"The shortfalling of most terrace designs is they can be dark and lack light," Helen says. "We thought 'inside the square' to solve this and introduced an internal courtyard that doubles as both a quiet sanctuary and lightwell flowing throughout the two levels. It's important to us to build homes full of light."

In the display at Lightsview, the lightwell has a large mirror on one wall, which cleverly gives off the illusion the space is larger than it actually is.

Designed for narrow blocks, the home has three bedrooms, with two of these on the lower level along with the main bathroom, European laundry, family room and the internal courtyard. Adjoining the family room via a door is a double garage.

The main living area, with a kitchen overlooking a dining space, a lounge and the master bedroom, complete with ensuite and built-in robe, are on the upper level.

A media/study area has been created along the hallway, utlising all possible space. A large balcony/alfresco is accessed via sliding doors in the kitchen or dining area, and seamlessly blends the indoors with the outdoors.

The kitchen has a breakfast bar, stunning white glass splashback, microwave shelf and a hidden nook for items such as a kettle and toaster. To keep the kitchen clutterfree, there's above counter cupboards and a great walk-in pantry with a sensor that turns on the light as you enter. Decor wise, a neutral palette with splashes of bold colour helps keep the rooms light while injecting personality into the spaces.

Nordic style timber pendant lights frame the kitchen benchtop, and under foot, the 600x600mm polished porcelain tiles in 'urban biege' (find at Newton Ceramics, 8365 1133) add class.

One living space features an orange wall, while another has a black wall for interest. It's a home that will suit people with all sorts of lifestyles, in particular younger buyers and professionals.

"The Terrace 270 will appeal to a range of buyers but especially small families and professionals who care about modern design and love to entertain," Helen says.

"The facade is a balance of Hebel, lots of glass and Stria with a lot of articulation to create design interest while using classical shapes, bringing a real understated modern feel to the home." The materials used also help make it environmentally friendly.

This exact model is no longer sold please see our two storey Rembrandt 365
07-Dec-14 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

Fit for Change

The light-filled, two-storey Terrace 265 by Gallery Living shows what can be done on a compact block.

Gallery Livings' Terrace 265 proves that a narrow and compact block needn't mean compromising on space.

The two-storey, three bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home sits on a 7.5m-wide block and has a depth of 25.4m. In total, it offers 215sqm of living space.

The home is built around a central courtyard and has floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing plenty of natural light to flood each room.

Ceilings with a height of 2.7m make rooms appear and feel larger. The decor is understated, with modern and timeless fittings and furniture.

"Our inspiration was to overcome the major limitation of most terrace homes – light," Gallery Living sales manager Russell Slater says.

"We thought ‘inside the square'. An internal courtyard acts as a light-well, bringing direct light into every room, but also creates a wonderful interface between outside and inside living.

"By creating a light-well, we solved the problem of dark terraces that left you feeling like you were in a small home. We've combined this with superior standards of quality and our eye for balanced, modern design and appeal.

" The internal courtyard is a talking point for those visiting the Northgate display home, says Russell. "The first things that stand out to people coming through are the abundance of light and the sense of space."

He adds that this feature and the Hebel blocks used to build the home are environmentally friendly. "With the internal courtyard acting as a light-well we can harness direct light to significantly reduce need for artificial, and costly, heating," Russell says. "By using Hebel rather than clay bricks we avoid excessive heat retention – especially overnight – which allows you to substantially reduce your reliance on airconditioning."

And while some terrace homes need to compromise on room size, such as bedrooms, that's not the case with the Terrace 265. The bedrooms, kitchen and living areas are all generous in size.

"Room sizes are maximised with our unique designs, so families can live in a terrace home just as they would live in a family home," Russell says.

Upon entry is a living room which leads to a central kitchen with pantry and island bench and on to a dining space. All open to the central courtyard, which is ideal for entertaining.

Also downstairs is a guest toilet, linen cupboard, laundry with outside access and a double garage with direct entry into the home.

Upstairs are the three bedrooms, main with ensuite and all with built-in robes, a media space with in-built benchtop, a study and the family bathroom with shower and bath.

Russell says the home will suit a range of buyers. "This design will appeal to professional couples and people who care about quality, modern design and the right balance between everyday functionality and a stand out home for entertaining.

"By creating a terrace design that is open and welcoming, many people are now, for the first time, viewing terraces as the right house option for themselves, having never liked them in the past.

"By thinking inside the square we can offer a full-sized family home on a terrace allotment that is light-filled, warm and welcoming."

This exact model is no longer sold please see our two storey Rembrandt 365

Artful thinking

Long and lean, the two-storey Cezanne 290 design by Gallery Living offers a sustainable home that is elegant, interesting and practical for family life

Think of a sleek, slender design but spacious enough to house a large family and you would be thinking of the Cezanne 290 by Gallery Living. With 292sqm total size, four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and a double garage, this design packs plenty of features within its two storeys and does so with unique style.

Like art, Gallery Living likes to create floorplans with a point of difference and the Cezanne 290 is a fine example of its creative thinking, both in turns of sustainable design and energy efficiency. One of four living areas is a formal living room at the front of the lower level, and it's open layout to the home's entry makes it a welcoming light -filled space.

Following an elongated open plan layout, the lower level is an entertainer's dream with a standout feature being the ability to open up the large living and dining areas to the side garden or alfresco (ideally facing north), creating extra space to enjoy with friends or family. Past the stairs and internal access to the garage is a classy kitchen which features a slick long island bench (with two inset sinks) that connects to the meals area, making it the perfect spot for a quick bite to eat before work.

The dining area has been given a generous space and a partition wall divides it from the family lounge at the rear. The wall in turn becomes both a practical feature (to mount the TV on) and a focal point that helps zone each space and add a sense of privacy within the open plan. Given the narrow nature of this design its 12m at its widest point - space efficiency is paramount, which can be seen with the inclusion of an European-style laundry placed opposite the kitchen. At first sight you may think it's a storage cupboard but a full-length laundry with cupboards and a long bench is carefully concealed behind the hi-folding doors.

Behind this, the large master bedroom is given its own private wing with a long built -in wardrobe on one side of the room, and a luxurious ensuite on the other. Here the ensuite offers both a shower and a deep bath, a wide vanity and toilet. Upstairs is a private oasis for the rest of the family, with three bedrooms nestled at the rear but not far from the spacious rumpus room. This space could easily double as a home theatre, perfect for enjoying a movie with the family or friends.

A slimline bathroom upstairs makes the second level feel self-sufficient from the rest of the home, with a separate toilet leaving plenty of room in the bathroom for a large shower and long vanity. With recess niches scattered throughout living areas (for bookshelves and trinkets), this design creates interest through clever thinking and inclusions. This thinking extends right through to the contemporary facade where a mix of materials, colour and lines give it a bold edge.

Gallery Living's Cezanne 290 has all the features to keep a family comfortable and zoned spaces ensure privacy and quiet time.

Features you will love:

Side facing views outdoors: Your outdoor space should never be forgotten when choosing a home design and this one makes it a focal point of the home layout. Easy access via two sets of sliding doors open out to the garden to make the most of warm weather and to make entertaining a breeze.

Room divider: The clever installation of a partition wall gives the impression of private spaces without disrupting the flow of the open plan on the lower level.

Crisp fresh interior: Sometimes you've just got to love a bright white glossy interior. It's easy to keep up with trends and it attracts natural light. adding to the spacious feel of your home

This exact model is no longer sold please see our two storey Rembrandt 365

18-Jun-17 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

Best of Build on 450sqm

That's a Great Fit - Don't rate a block by it's coverage — you'll be surprised how much house you can squeeze on 450sqm.

Details: 243sqm total size 191 sqm living areas | 9m width | 22.5m depth | 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms | 2 living areas | double garage | 2.7m ceilings (ground) 2.6m ceilings (upper)

Why we like it: Slim, stylish and light-filled with a smart. modern townhouse appearance and an abundance of internal space. Hidden assets are the discreet second lounge and long laundry, tucked almost out of sight.

This exact model is no longer sold please see our two storey Rembrandt 365

19-Jun-16 -  The Sunday Mail Home Magazine 

Northern Exposure

Slim line in design, creative in looks, Gallery Living's Rubens 230 makes the most of a northern aspect and treats you with unexpected luxuries

From the street Gallery Living's Rubens 230 oozes appeal, modern style and luxury. The two-storey home makes a bold statement with its clean lines and square finishes.

Beyond the welcoming portico and through the oversized door is a home that boasts space, practicality, natural light, sustainability and a true attention to detail. You only need to step inside the display home at St Clair to notice an abundance of light and the high ceilings emphasising space.

Ideal for savvy investors or young families, this is a well thought out floorplan that masters zoning and doesn't waste space by creating useful areas throughout the 9m wide design.

It's the nook by the front door complete with a shelf and mirror that's perfect for the last minute tie straightening or lipstick touch-up, and the 1.4m-wide entrance ideal for the hustle and bustle of the morning rush. The downstairs coat room is perfect to stash away school bags or store winter coats, and it's all these things that make this house well planned and purposeful.

Gallery Living's sales manager Russell Slater says the three-bedroom tw obathroom Rubens 230 is all about light -filled spaces and modern architectural details. "With the Rubens 230 we wanted to show that a two storey home on a 10-metre frontage allotment doesn't need to feel small, lacking or miss out on the light-filled and energy-saving benefits of strong passive energy design," Russell says.

The first of three living zones is the spacious lounge which in the display showcases the upgrade option of a slimline sliding glass door which closes it off from the open-plan zone, reducing noise and providing a degree of segregation while still allowing light to flow through.

"Often smaller homes force all-in-one living on to families but the Rubens 230 includes a separate lounge that can be shut-off or left open and connected to the main living area. This offers real flexibility for how different families can use the different spaces," Russell says.

On the other side of the staircase, you immediately feel the open aspect of the kitchen/ dining/living areas. The combination of 2.7m high ceilings and one side of the room comprising mainly windows and doors - with very little solid wall - it creates a real light, open ambience in this zone.

This side of the home has been aligned to face north and the light that streams through three sets of sliding glass doors, all of which open to a paved courtyard and outdoor  kitchen area will be perfect for sunny winter days and afternoon barbecues.

Surrounding the carpeted living area at the rear, and adding light in the hallway, are modern louvre windows, allowing  controllable ventilation with contemporary class." As you walk through the Rubens 230 you feel that spaces are opening up  around you and you lose sense of being on a villa-width allotment. With light-filled rooms, the interiors are clean and modern," Russell says.

A dropped ceiling bulkhead defines the galley-style  kitchen which is positioned at the heart of the home, and provides a welcome burst of colour. The glass splash back in bright orange is a lively addition, while the standout kitchen tap and deep  double sink offers modern appeal with its polished chrome surface.

A floor-to-ceiling pantry and overhead cupboards offer plenty of kitchen storage with clean and simple finishes, and a hidden alcove is ideal to store away appliances. The spacious kitchen island has a dark brown feature board on one side, drawers on the other and a Laminex Pure Mineralstone waterfall benchtop. One end has a breakfast bar with room to have stools on both sides making it a great place for casual meals.

The U-shaped staircase takes you to the bedroom quarters with a window above it bringing natural light to the upstairs landing. Two of the bedrooms have built -in wardrobes, while the large master bedroom at the front of the design, offers two sets of built-ins to ensure ample clothing storage.

Although uncommon, it really makes sense to have a wardrobe for each partner - a shopping enthusiast such as myself must have come up with this brilliant addition. The master bedroom encompasses the modern door-less entry to the ensuite, which has to be my favourite room in the Rubens 230.

It has a generous shower, a long vanity with handleless drawers, a large picture window facing the front of the home (with blinds, of course), stunning horizontally laid warm grey wall tiles and a freestanding bath to relax in. This is an ensuite that is all about indulgence, and was an unexpected treat.

Also upstairs is the main bathroom which follows the styling of the ensuite, creating a unified feel throughout the home. It brings the total toilet count to three as downstairs there is a powder room tucked under the staircase.

29-May-2016 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine