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Perched on Viewpoint Rise in Bahrs Scrub, this warm, desert-toned new build by Arcèlo Homes proves that elevated design doesn’t need a sprawling footprint. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this home reimagines the client’s larger build in the hills in a more suburban setting — maintaining the same attention to detail and premium finishes within a refined and approachable layout. Built in collaboration with The Tile Collective and DF Tile Services, it’s a project that shows just how far intentional design can go in creating a home that feels both stylish and grounded.
From the street, the build immediately signals something special. The façade is a subtle mix of natural textures and geometric form — breeze blocks, warm render, and light stonework combine to give the home a soft architectural presence that feels both contemporary and climate-appropriate. That same quiet confidence carries through to the interiors, where clean lines and a restrained palette work together to create a sense of calm. What’s most striking is how the home balances restraint and richness — every material feels considered, every fixture cohesive, yet the space still breathes.
Dylan – Arcèlo Homes
Inside, the tonal base is set by Travertine Stone Ivory Matte tiles, selected for their natural movement, warm finish, and durability. Running across the main floors, these tiles add an organic softness that underpins the interior scheme. The consistent floor finish enhances flow between spaces, allowing the kitchen, dining, and living zones to feel connected while maintaining a sense of scale that suits a family home.
A Splash of Soft Sophistication
In the bathrooms, the material story continues with a tactile twist. Casablanca White Matte tiles are featured as splashbacks, with their soft ridged surface subtly echoing the fluted detail found in the basins and statement bathtub. These repeated textures — gentle, tonal, and touchable — tie the home together without feeling repetitive.
Instead, they work like a signature: a quiet design language spoken throughout the build. Paired with brushed gold tapware and warm timber cabinetry, the end result is cohesive, elevated, and effortlessly stylish.
What makes this home feel so effortless is its quiet consistency. Each material choice speaks to the next — from the floor tile’s soft movement to the splashback’s ridged texture, to the brushed gold accents echoed throughout.
There’s a sense of rhythm in the repetition, without anything feeling overly matched or formulaic. It’s this kind of design confidence — knowing where to repeat, when to contrast, and how to balance — that turns a house into a truly liveable space. For anyone starting their own build or renovation, it’s a reminder that great design isn’t about excess, but intention.
A Splash of Soft Sophistication
In the bathrooms, the material story continues with a tactile twist. Casablanca White Matte tiles are featured as splashbacks, with their soft ridged surface subtly echoing the fluted detail found in the basins and statement bathtub. These repeated textures — gentle, tonal, and touchable — tie the home together without feeling repetitive.
Instead, they work like a signature: a quiet design language spoken throughout the build. Paired with brushed gold tapware and warm timber cabinetry, the end result is cohesive, elevated, and effortlessly stylish.
What makes this home feel so effortless is its quiet consistency. Each material choice speaks to the next — from the floor tile’s soft movement to the splashback’s ridged texture, to the brushed gold accents echoed throughout.
There’s a sense of rhythm in the repetition, without anything feeling overly matched or formulaic. It’s this kind of design confidence — knowing where to repeat, when to contrast, and how to balance — that turns a house into a truly liveable space. For anyone starting their own build or renovation, it’s a reminder that great design isn’t about excess, but intention.
What sets this build apart isn’t just its finish, but its intent. Designed as a scaled-down version of the client’s previous luxury home, it captures the essence of that original design — warmth, openness, high-end materiality — but brings it into a liveable, life-sized format. It’s aspirational without being excessive; luxurious without being oversized. For those planning their first home, downsizing from a larger property, or simply seeking inspiration for how to make smart design choices that deliver lasting impact, this home provides a blueprint.
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