![Inspired by coastal living, this modern home features an exterior of white weatherboards, stone, and white battens.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-coastal-house-310823-1144-01.jpg)
Habitat Studio Architects has shared photos of a modern home they completed in Queensland, Australia, that’s located right on Currumbin Beach.
![Inspired by coastal living, this modern home features an exterior of white weatherboards and white battens.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-house-design-310823-1155-01.jpg)
Inspired by coastal living, the home features an exterior of stone, white weatherboards that reflect the sun, and white battens that serve a dual purpose: to grace the exterior with a touch of contemporary allure while providing refuge from the blazing western sun.
![Inspired by coastal living, this modern home features an exterior of white weatherboards and white battens.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-house-design-310823-1155-03.jpg)
Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the designers curated a materials palette that pays homage to the coastal charm. The living room and kitchen are open to the outdoor space, allowing unobstructed views of the ever-changing sea and sky.
![This coastal-inspired living room and kitchen are open to the outdoor space, allowing unobstructed views of the ever-changing sea and sky.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-living-room-310823-1150-01.jpg)
![A modern coastal-inspired kitchen with a large island.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-kitchen-design-310823-1150-02.jpg)
![A modern coastal-inspired kitchen with a large island.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-kitchen-design-310823-1150-01.jpg)
Outside, there’s a designated area for sitting, dining, and a swimming pool.
![A modern coastal home with a designated outdoor space area for sitting, dining, and a swimming pool.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-living-room-310823-1150-03.jpg)
![A modern coastal home with a designated outdoor space area for sitting, dining, and a swimming pool.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-outdoor-space-swimming-pool-310823-1151-01.jpg)
![A modern coastal home with a designated outdoor space area for sitting, dining, and a swimming pool.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-house-design-310823-1155-04.jpg)
Back inside, we see the dining area includes a double-height ceiling and abundant natural light.
![This modern coastal-inspired dining area includes a double-height ceiling and an abundance of natural light.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-dining-area-double-height-ceiling-310823-1146-01.jpg)
![This modern coastal-inspired dining area includes a double-height ceiling and an abundance of natural light.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-dining-area-double-height-ceiling-310823-1146-02.jpg)
Designed to be a private sanctuary, a small courtyard and garden offer respite from the predominant southerly sea breezes, providing a calm enclave where one can unwind and recharge.
![Designed to be a private sanctuary, this small courtyard and garden offer respite from the predominant southerly sea breezes, providing a calm enclave where one can unwind and recharge.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-home-courtyard-310823-1238-01.jpg)
![Designed to be a private sanctuary, this small courtyard and garden offer respite from the predominant southerly sea breezes, providing a calm enclave where one can unwind and recharge.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-home-courtyard-310823-1238-02.jpg)
![Designed to be a private sanctuary, this small courtyard and garden offer respite from the predominant southerly sea breezes, providing a calm enclave where one can unwind and recharge.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-home-courtyard-310823-1238-03.jpg)
The home’s upper level includes a bedroom with windows that perfectly frame the water views.
![A modern coastal-inspired bedroom.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-coastal-bedroom-310823-1240-01.jpg)
In the various bathrooms, natural elements, like wood and stone, have been paired with metallic accents for a contemporary look.
![In this modern bathroom, natural elements, like wood and stone, have been paired with metallic accents for a contemporary look.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-bathroom-310823-1240-01.jpg)
![In this modern bathroom, natural elements, like wood and stone, have been paired with metallic accents for a contemporary look.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-bathroom-310823-1240-02.jpg)
![In this modern bathroom, natural elements, like wood and stone, have been paired with metallic accents for a contemporary look.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-bathroom-310823-1240-03.jpg)
The home also includes a second outdoor space in the form of a covered balcony accessed via a sliding glass door.
![A modern coastal home with a covered balcony that look out to the beach.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-balcony-310823-1151-01.jpg)