A modern canvas for your story
When you picture your new home, do you imagine spaces that are sleek, layered and just a little unexpected? The Modern palette speaks to those who love the urban buzz but want a home that feels liveable, not stark. It’s minimalism with character – oak cabinetry that adds tactility, terrazzo-inspired surfaces that spark nostalgia, and finishes that balance monochrome notes with a natural ease.
This is the palette for people who want to walk into their kitchen each morning and feel inspired, who love light-filled living areas that flow with rhythm, and who know that a home should be stylish without ever being intimidating.
Modern is ideal for city-loving couples or young families who want a look that’s crisp, current and personal.
– Homebuyers Centre Display Designer, Nadija Saluwadana.
A base made for modern life
Think of your kitchen as the anchor of the home – a place where dramatic Polytec ‘Ferro Matt’ cabinetry provides definition, terrazzo-flecked benchtops add subtle pattern, and natural-toned floors create continuity through open living zones. These inclusions give you a strong framework that’s practical for daily life but never short on style.
This isn’t a scheme that fades into the background; it sets a tone you can build on. Add sculptural lighting above your dining table, statement art along a hallway wall, or even a boldly-painted feature in the living room to inject individuality and depth.
Elevate the palette further with sculptural or geometric wall art, edgy lighting, and decorative objects with organic or architectural forms. These add visual interest and texture while complementing the palette’s modern feel.
Designed for today's lifestyles
Picture weekends that start with coffee at the island bench, friends gathered around for dinner, or kids sprawled across a sunlit living room floor. This scheme works for couples chasing an urban look as much as it does for families wanting interiors that keep pace with daily life.
It’s for those who want a home that says contemporary but never cold – confident from the street right through to the bedrooms, yet still inviting in life’s quieter moments.
This scheme is about striking that balance – it’s clean and current, but still has personality woven through every finish.
When you want more drama
Elevated options bring another layer of design detail. ‘Manor Oak Woodmatt’ overhead cabinetry adds natural grain and craftsmanship to the kitchen, contrasting beautifully with darker base tones. The terrazzo-inspired ‘Terazio’ benchtops from Stone Ambassador polishes the look, while square-mosaic splashback tiles nod to the here-and-now.
The same sense of cohesion continues outside, where earthy bricks and renders mirror the interior’s warmth, making the home feel connected inside and out.
The exterior palette was designed to echo that same modern rhythm – earthy-grey hues that give a grounded feel to the home, while being distinctly modern.
Shaping the new Modern
The earlier Urban scheme leaned darker and moodier, but feedback from buyers made it clear – they wanted versatility, a look that kept its urban edge but softened into something more approachable. That’s how Modern came to life.
With oak-toned cabinetry, terrazzo finishes that spark nostalgia, and flooring that moves with a natural rhythm, it’s a scheme designed to evolve with changing lifestyles. Not just modern in name, but modern in the way it adapts to how people live today.
This update softens the sharpness of our old Urban palette, giving people something that feels modern and timeless in equal measure.