Night and day

Most of us have a favourite place in the house an area where we like to relax and chill out at the end of a busy day.

For the owners of this new house designed and built by Starr Constructions, that place is the inviting open-plan living area that overlooks a resort-style pool landscape.

The house was designed with entertaining in mind, which makes it a great family home. The kitchen, dining and living rooms flow into one another, and the full-height glazing allows uninterrupted views. Sliding doors also ensure the entire space can open right up, rather like an airy pavilion.

A sculptural staircase with wood treads widens at the base, creating an easy link with the upper level. The second floor houses the master suite, three additional bedrooms, a family bathroom and a large sitting area or media room with a gabled ceiling. This room opens onto a balcony that looks out to a picturesque view of mature gum trees all Starr Constructions homes are designed to maximise attractive views and winter sunlight.

Starr Constructions, which was established more than 13 years ago, specialises in custom homes. Nino Sanzari says the company's reputation and proven workmanship has resulted in many awards, including a Building Excellence Award from the Master Builders Association and an HIA NSW Housing Award.

"Every house is designed to suit the owners' lifestyle. Our professional designers meet with clients to discuss designs, and to address the logistics of building on each site," he says.

For details, contact Starr Constructions Pty Ltd, PO Box 475, Moorebank, NSW 2170, phone (02) 9822 7799. Email: info@starrconstructions.com.au. Or visit the website: www.starrconstructions.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas