![A modern home covered in black slate shingles and wood accents.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-exterior-black-slate-shingles-120622-1256-01.jpg)
R Architecture has designed a new home in Melbourne, Australia, that includes an exterior clad in slate shingles.
![A modern house clad in black slate shingles and wood accents.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-exterior-black-slate-shingles-120622-1256-02.jpg)
The black Spanish Slate shingles that cover this home, are softened by natural Iron Ash timber elements, as well as perforated aluminum screens and windows in a charcoal powder coat.
![A modern house clad in black slate shingles, wood accents, and charcoal window frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-exterior-black-slate-shingles-120622-1256-03.jpg)
The shingles are not only on the exterior but also travel through to the light-filled, glass-bound internal corridor. Complementing the black shingles is the Bluestone Tile flooring that connects the front door with the social areas of the home.
![A modern house with a hallway that has black slate shingles and black tile flooring.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-interior-black-slate-shingles-tiles-120622-1256-04.jpg)
![A modern interior with a hallway that has black slate shingles and black tile flooring.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-interior-black-slate-shingles-tiles-120622-1256-05.jpg)
![A modern hallway that has black slate shingles and black tile flooring.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-interior-black-slate-shingles-tiles-120622-1256-06.jpg)
![A modern hallway with textured black slate shingles and black tile flooring.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-interior-black-slate-shingles-tiles-120622-1256-07.jpg)
The corridor opens up to a glass-lined walkway where a pivoting glass door welcomes people to the open plan social areas.
![A modern corridor opens up to a glass-lined walkway where a pivoting glass door welcomes people to the open plan social areas.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-hallway-windows-120612-1256-08.jpg)
At the end of the hallway, the interior opens up to the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The living room includes a wood-burning fireplace and Parana Engineered timber flooring. The dining area separates the living room from the kitchen.
![This modern living room includes a wood burning fireplace and Parana Engineered timber flooring. The dining area separates the living room from the kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-living-room-with-fireplace-120622-1257-09.jpg)
![A modern open plan dining area and kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-open-plan-dining-room-kitchen-120622-1257-10.jpg)
The minimalist kitchen includes both black cabinets and timber veneers in white Ash.
![The minimalist kitchen includes both black cabinets and timber veneers in white Ash.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-kitchen-large-window-120622-1257-11.jpg)
![The minimalist kitchen includes both black cabinets and timber veneers in white Ash.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-kitchen-picture-window-120622-1257-12.jpg)
All of the social areas of the home open up to the covered deck that overlooks the bushland.
![All of the social areas of the home open up to the covered deck that overlooks the bushland.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-large-covered-balcony-120622-1258-13.jpg)
![All of the social areas of the home open up to the covered deck that overlooks the bushland.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-large-covered-balcony-120622-1258-14.jpg)
Back inside, we see the stairs, which feature tile and wood, connecting the various levels of the home.
![These modern stairs, which feature tile and wood, connect the various levels of the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-stairs-wood-black-tile-120622-1258-15.jpg)
![Modern wood and black tiled stairs.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-stairs-wood-black-tile-120622-1258-16.jpg)
In one of the bedrooms, heavy fabric curtains have been used to create a restful atmosphere, while a solid timber headboard spans the length of the back wall, and white painted walls and engineered timber floors finish off the room.
![In this modern bedroom, heavy fabric curtains have been used to create a restful atmosphere, while a solid timber headboard spans the length of the back wall, and white painted walls and engineered timber floors finish off the room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-bedroom-wood-headboard-120622-1258-17.jpg)
![In this modern bedroom, has a solid timber headboard that spans the length of the back wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-bedroom-wood-headboard-120622-1258-18.jpg)
A walk-in closet has tall black closets that provide plenty of storage space.
![A walk-in closet has tall black closets that provide plenty of storage space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-walk-in-closet-black-cabinets-120622-1259-19.jpg)
In the bathroom, there’s Terrazzo tile flooring, a wood vanity, and black tapware and fixtures.
![In this modern bathroom, there's Terrazzo tile flooring, a wood vanity, and black tapware and fixtures.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-bathroom-double-vanity-120622-1259-20.jpg)
Photography by Dylan James | Design Team, Architects and Interior Design: R Architecture
Source: Contemporist