Get the Most Popular Looks on Instagram

Instagram has become a hub of inspiration for aspiring home renovators and new builders – here are some tips and tricks on how to achieve some most popular modern home looks online.

THE MONOCHROMATIC COLOUR SCHEME

With its monochrome colour scheme and elegant brass wall lights, Catalina Burradoo has the quintessential Modern Farmhouse look. Situated in the NSW Southern Highlands, the home was built by Tasker Constructions and has a striking black and white exterior synonymous with this style. Axon™ Cladding has been used for a simple, clean facade, painted in Dulux ‘Snowy Mountain’ Half Strength and Resene ‘Black’.

THE SCANDINAVIAN BARN LOOK

This Scandinavian Barn-inspired home in South Australia, built by Aaron Martin Construction, mixes modern and traditional for an elegant and timeless look. Stria™ Cladding in Dulux ‘Klavier’ has been used vertically for a sleek, contemporary look, with a rustic fireplace and accents of stone, brick and timber adding warmth and textural interest.

THE MODERN COASTAL LOOK

The Modern Coastal look is designed to make the most of outdoor living, and this home in Dunsborough, Western Australia is no exception. Built by Phil Keller Homes, the look starts with Linea™ Weatherboard made for the classic coastal style, with plenty of spaces for alfresco entertaining including large sliding doors opening out onto a deck and barbeque area.

THE MODERN HAMPTONS LOOK

This bright, light-filled Queensland home has all the hallmarks of the Modern Hamptons look. Weatherboards are essential to any Hamptons exterior, and here Linea™ Weatherboard has been used in Dulux ‘Mt Aspiring’ to create a fresh, crisp white palette. The home was built by DB Building, who have maximised an outdoor lifestyle with a covered deck area.

THE MODERN MIXED MATERIALS LOOK

The Scandinavian Barn Look is brought to life with Axon™ Cladding – its smooth finish ideal for this modern style. A steeply pitched gable roof and light-filled interiors complete the Scandinavian Barn look, as well as a contrasting colour palette of dark and light. Warmth is introduced through minimalistic furnishings in natural materials such as timber, cane and rattan.

THE OVERARCHING MODERN LOOK

This Modern home in Melbourne, Victoria, combines cladding, brick and timber to create a one-of-a-kind facade. Built by Secon Constructions, the mixed material design incorporates the site’s existing home, with Axon™ Cladding in Dulux ‘Blackwood Bay’ giving the exterior a modern makeover.

A COASTAL HAVEN

TCR Design Group’s Modern Coastal build in Western Australia is all about sharp angles and unique textures. Linea™ Weatherboard in Dulux ‘Dune’ Quarter Strength is offset with crisp white trims for a classic, coastal look that creates the feeling of a holiday at home.

THE MODERN COASTAL

Simple lines and understated elegance are hallmarks of the Modern Coastal look, and both can be seen to stunning effect at this home in New South Wales. Constructed by Lime Building Group, the look starts with the long, clean lines of Linea™) Weatherboard in Dulux ‘Monument’ paired with Scyon Easylap™ vertical Cladding.

THE CLASSIC HAMPTONS

With its circular windows and charcoal door, this home in Brisbane, Queensland is a standout when it comes to the Classic Hamptons look. Built by Herringbone Investments, Linea™ Weatherboard in Dulux ‘Endless Dusk’ is offset with crisp, white trims that are synonymous with the Classic Hamptons look.

A MOODY PALETTE FOR LINEA WEATHERBOARD

This Classic Hamptons home in Adelaide, South Australia, is a great example of mixing modern and traditional to create a look that will stand the test of time. Built by Desyn Homes, the exterior features Linea™ Weatherboard and a soothing, coastal-inspired colour palette.

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