01 Modern
Classical
Modern Classical is evolving from elegant, warm and whimsical forms. The design extends its timeless elegance through functional simplicity and purposeful layouts, balancing classic European symmetry with more approachable detailing.
Download the full Design Handbook for a more in depth look at design themes, inspiration, floorplans, landscaping and more.
Grand, approachable & harmonious
Featuring softer curves and expanding indoor-outdoor flow to create more harmonious spaces that foster both shared connections and personal solace for multigenerational living.
Contents:
- Lifestyle themes NEW
- Floorplan NEW
- Design features
- Cladding solutions
- Colour palette
- Style variations
- Materials & textures
- Landscaping NEW
- Styling


Lifestyle themes
Guided by grand yet approachable, harmonious ways of living, the Modern Classical home responds to the evolving needs and aspirations of contemporary life, supporting multigenerational connection, graceful independence and adaptable, elevated daily living through structured softness and seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

Evolved Living
Creative Living
Multigenerational Living
Autonomous Living

For additional insights in to the lifestyle shifts shaping Modern Classical homes today, Download the full Design Handbook to gain expert insight from Jenny Li of WGSN.
Design features


1 Structured softness

2 Neutral colours

3 Contemporary archways

4 Integrated biophilia
Cladding solutions
Modern Classical supports layered cladding treatments to create elegant, textured facades with refined vertical precision.
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Colour palette
The colour palette embraces muted creams, botanic greens and grounded earth tones to create a warm, resort-like atmosphere. These considered neutrals soften structured forms and highlight Modern Classical symmetry, allowing light, texture and gentle curves to take centre stage.


Want to understand how colour shapes the Modern Classical aesthetic? Download the Design Handbook for insight into the colour palette from Jenny Li of WGSN.
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Want to understand how colour shapes the Modern Classical aesthetic? Download the Design Handbook for insight into the colour palette from Jenny Li of WGSN.
Style variations
While structured symmetry and softened arches anchor Modern Classical, variations respond to lifestyle, site conditions and climate. Material palettes, openings and detailing evolve to suit context, enabling elegant yet practical homes that balance grandeur, comfort, performance and long-term adaptability.
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Materials & textures
Modern Classical materials balance structured elegance with tactile warmth. Calming neutrals and botanic greens ground the palette, while timber, stone and softly ribbed finishes introduce depth and refinement. Fluted panels, brushed textures and gentle undulations add quiet dimension, creating interiors that feel elevated, harmonious and enduringly welcoming.


Hear directly from VOGUE Living Editor Rebecca Caratti on material choices. Download the full Design Handbook for exclusive insights.
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Papillion tumbled cobblestones, RMS Traders
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London Grey Brushed Limestone Pavers, RMS Traders
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Peacock Pearl Blend Pool Tile Glass Mosaic,
The Pool Tile Company - 4
PVC Decking, Vintage Collection®, Weathered Teak, TimberTech®
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Natural Stone Rocca Bianca Tile, Artedomus
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Polarity Terrazzo Tile, Fibonacci
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Como French Chateau Floorboards, Kustom Timber
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10Walls / Windows
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Brushed Bronze window trim
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French Green Interior Wall Paint, Porter's Paints
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Flannel Flower Interior Wall Paint, Bauwerk Colour
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13Cabinetry
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Maximum Michelangelo Benchtop, Atredomus
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Fiandre Urban White Porcelain Benchtop, Atredomus
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Laminex Otway, Flint, Laminex
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Artessarae Elba Flute, Artedomus
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Noosa Semi Gloss Zellige, Bone, Tilecloud
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Sydney Matte, White Stone Look, Tilecloud
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Wappo Linen Curtain, James Dunlop Textiles
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Linia Theodora Upholstery, Warwick
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Cobbybob organic Linen, James Dunlop Textiles
Get the Look
Materials & textures
Modern Classical materials balance structured elegance with tactile warmth. Calming neutrals and botanic greens ground the palette, while timber, stone and softly ribbed finishes introduce depth and refinement. Fluted panels, brushed textures and gentle undulations add quiet dimension, creating interiors that feel elevated, harmonious and enduringly welcoming.

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4Exterior
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Papillion tumbled cobblestones, RMS Traders
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London Grey Brushed Limestone Pavers, RMS Traders
- 3
Peacock Pearl Blend Pool Tile Glass Mosaic,
The Pool Tile Company - 4
PVC Decking, Vintage Collection®, Weathered Teak, TimberTech®

Hear directly from VOGUE Living Editor Rebecca Caratti on material choices. Download the full Design Handbook for exclusive insights.
Landscaping
Landscaping extends the layered character of Modern Classical homes, blending preserved garden elements with contemporary planting, textured pathways and sheltered courtyards. Outdoor rooms foster privacy and connection, unfolding as restorative retreats that honour history while embracing seasonal change and modern family life.


Find a detailed, climate specific planting list in the full Design Handbook, with expert insight from Matt Leacy, Director of Landart.



