![Inspired by coastal living, this modern home features an exterior of white weatherboards, stone, and white battens.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/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://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/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://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/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://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/modern-living-room-310823-1150-01.jpg)
![A modern coastal-inspired kitchen with a large island.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/modern-kitchen-design-310823-1150-02.jpg)
![A modern coastal-inspired kitchen with a large island.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-19.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://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-20.jpg)
![A modern coastal home with a designated outdoor space area for sitting, dining, and a swimming pool.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-21.jpg)
![A modern coastal home with a designated outdoor space area for sitting, dining, and a swimming pool.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-22.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://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-24.jpg)
![This modern coastal-inspired dining area includes a double-height ceiling and an abundance of natural light.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-26.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://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-27.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://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-29.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://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-30.jpg)
The home’s upper level includes a bedroom with windows that perfectly frame the water views.
![A modern coastal-inspired bedroom.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-31.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://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-32.jpg)
![In this modern bathroom, natural elements, like wood and stone, have been paired with metallic accents for a contemporary look.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-33.jpg)
![In this modern bathroom, natural elements, like wood and stone, have been paired with metallic accents for a contemporary look.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-34.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://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a-white-material-palette-creates-a-peaceful-coastal-living-feeling-for-this-home-36.jpg)