![Lot 1 Design has completed the Preston House, a light-filled modern home for a family of five, in Sydney, Australia. #Architecture #InteriorDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/modern-house-interior-design-280219-1209-01-800x420.jpg)
Photography by Katherine Lu
Lot 1 Design together with architectural design firm Sydesign, has completed the Preston House, a light-filled modern home for a family of five, in Sydney, Australia.
A combination of concrete, recycled bricks, solid timber, and black steel have been used throughout the design of the house.
![A combination of concrete, recycled bricks, solid timber, and black steel have been used throughout the design of the house. #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/modern-house-design-architecture-280219-1209-02-800x1283.jpg)
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Inside, a hallway with bright white walls leads from the entryway towards the pool and social areas of the house.
![Inside this modern house, a hallway with bright white walls leads from the entryway towards the pool and social areas of the house. #InteriorDesign #Hallway #Windows](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/modern-white-hallway-windows-280219-1209-03-800x1225.jpg)
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Large floor-to-ceiling black-framed windows provide views of the pool and let an abundance of natural light through to the interior of the home.
![Large floor-to-ceiling black-framed windows provide views of the pool and let an abundance of natural light through to the interior of this modern house. #Windows](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/modern-floor-to-ceiling-black-framed-windows-280219-1209-04-800x1201.jpg)
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In the open plan living room, dining room, and kitchen, there’s a recycled brick wall that wraps around the room, and provides a backdrop for the black fireplace and concrete bench.
![In this open plan living room, dining room, and kitchen, there's a recycled brick wall that wraps around the room, and provides a backdrop for the black fireplace and concrete bench. #InteriorDesign #Brick #OpenPlanInterior](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/modern-open-plan-living-room-dining-room-280219-1210-05-800x1073.jpg)
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Large sliding doors connect the kitchen to a covered alfresco dining area with an outdoor kitchen.
![Large sliding doors connect the kitchen to a covered alfresco dining area with an outdoor kitchen. #AlfrescoDining #OutdoorKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/modern-alfresco-dining-area-280219-1210-06-800x596.jpg)
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The outdoor spaces of the home are adjacent the swimming pool, deck, and lawn.
![This modern house has a long swimming pool that's adjacent to the house. #SwimmingPool](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/modern-house-swimming-pool-280219-1210-07-800x1210.jpg)
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Back inside and by the front hallway, are stairs that lead to the upper floor of the home.
![Wood stairs contrast the concrete floors and white walls of this modern house. #WoodStairs #ConcreteFloors](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/modern-wood-stairs-white-walls-280219-1210-08-800x1205.jpg)
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In the master bedroom, large sliding doors open to a private balcony, that also has a second sliding door to the master bathroom.
![In this modern master bedroom, large sliding doors open to a private balcony, that also has a second sliding door to the master bathroom. #MasterBedroom #Balcony](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/modern-bedroom-open-to-balcony-280219-1211-09-800x554.jpg)
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In the master bathroom, black-framed glass shower screens separate the wet areas of the bathroom from the dry. Pink curtains at the end of the bathroom add a soft and colorful touch to the space.
![In the master bathroom, black-framed glass shower screens separate the wet areas of the bathroom from the dry. Pink curtains at the end of the bathroom add a soft and colorful touch to the space. #ModernBathroom #BathroomDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/modern-bathroom-design-280219-1211-10-800x1241.jpg)
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In another bathroom, a simple grey and white color palette has been used for a modern and calming appearance.
![In this bathroom, a simple grey and white color palette has been used for a modern and calming appearance. #ModernBathroom #BathroomDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/modern-bathroom-design-grey-white-280219-1211-11-800x599.jpg)