Ryde House II:

Rhythm in Detail

A tall band of vertical battens marks the glazed entrance to Ryde House II. A projecting white surround draws the entry and upper window into a single composition, while dark window frames and a glass balcony give definition to the pale façade.

Inside, the stair balustrade picks up the same vertical rhythm. The stair sits alongside the living area, its open treads and slender balusters allowing light to pass through. Pale flooring runs through the space, where the rounded end of a low cabinet offers a softer counterpoint to the straight lines.

The kitchen develops this rhythm at a finer scale. Closely spaced ridges across the island front are highlighted by lighting beneath the benchtop. Behind it, smooth white cabinetry frames a splashback of narrow tiles with rounded profiles. In the bedroom, the detailing is simpler: flush wardrobe fronts, recessed pulls and woodgrain trim. Gold-toned pendant fittings and suspended shelf frames recur as small accents across the interior.