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Black Houses

Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect

And they say black is slimming? It works for houses too. Black helps to disguise all those lumps and bumps (gutters, posts and architraves) to give your home a sleek silhouette. Like a sexy black dress, these black houses are sure to get your pulse racing…

And they say black is slimming? It works for houses too. Black helps to disguise all those lumps and bumps (gutters, posts and architraves) to give your home a sleek silhouette.

Sophisticated and stylish, black houses are a real statement. Black can help a home recede into its surroundings and is often a tactic architects use to make a home feel more at, well, home in picturesque settings. After all, shouldn't it be all about those views and now your house?

Black Houses can also work well in an urban setting, they can be a method to camouflage the appearance of a new addition or a sophisticated alternative to those ubiquitous beige homes.

Like a sexy black dress, these black houses are sure to get your pulse racing…

Check out the black houses previously featured on Lunchbox Architect

Cape Tribulation Home by m3architecture

Panorama Drive House by Owen and Vokes

Featured Project A New Triangular Kitchen Extension Creates New Informal Living Area A classic Queenslander gets a small triangular extension which manages to dramatically change the functionality of the whole house.

Westmere Park Avenue by Dorrington Atcheson Architects

Pump House by Branch Studio Architects

Brunswick House by Christopher Botterill Architect

Featured Project Brunswick House: A New Perspective in an Eclectic Neighborhood Brunswick House is restrained and space-efficient, but surprising spaces like a rooftop terrace provide a new perspective on its eclectic neighborhood.

Ridge Road Residence by Studiofour

Featured Project Ridge Road Residence: A Beach House Where Nature is the Star A single tea tree on the site of this beach house became the focus of the project. The aim became to showcase nature, rather than try to dominate and control it.

Bisley Place House by James Russell Architects

Featured Project Bisley Place House: A Suburban Home With a Cheeky Twist Bisley Place House is a suburban home built for family life and interaction. Bending the rules creates an incredible indoor-outdoor space for the family.

Treehouse by FMD Architects

Featured Project Treehouse: A Place for Balanced Family Life Nestled Amongst the Trees Tucked away on a treed site on Australia's beautiful Great Ocean Road, Treehouse takes in stunning ocean and tree views.

Eyrie Houses by Cheshire Architects

Featured Project Eyrie Houses: Two Houses Each is Barely Larger Than Four Sheets of Plywood Eyrie Houses demonstrate just how decadent the holiday home has become. And how rewarding returning back to basics can be…