What happens when a relaxed coastal palette, considered architecture and one of Australia’s most recognised building materials come together? Better Homes and Gardens hosts Johanna Griggs and Charlie Albone take a tour of a contemporary Mona Vale home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches to find out.

Spanning three levels, the home makes the most of its coastal location with generous glazing, sharp, clean lines, warm timber accents and expansive views. Bringing the exterior together is a COLORBOND® steel walling in Surfmist® Matt paired with a COLORBOND® steel Shale Grey™ Matt, creating a light, contemporary foundation for a home’s design.

Joining Johanna and Charlie is COLORBOND® steel Design and Colour Consultant Christine McCoy, who explores how colour and material choices can help shape the look and feel of a home. Christine also shares practical advice for homeowners on choosing colours and finishes that respond to their surroundings and work cohesively with other exterior materials.terials.

At Mona Vale, Shale Grey™ Matt and Surfmist® Matt create a warm, restrained exterior palette. Paired with honey-toned timber, soft neutral finishes and natural textures, the colours help connect the exterior with the relaxed aesthetic inside. The Matt finish brings another dimension to both the roofing and walling, gently diffusing light to create a soft, contemporary appearance.

It’s also a reminder to think about the roof and walling early in the design journey. As one of the largest areas of colour on a home, these areas can help set the direction of the entire exterior palette, influencing everything from windows and exterior lighting to landscaping design and materials.

For 60 years, COLORBOND® steel has helped Australians bring their design ideas to life. This home shows how colour, material and surroundings can work together to create something distinctly personal.

Watch the Better Homes and Gardens episode to join Johanna, Charlie and Christine as they step inside this remarkable Mona Vale home and explore the design decisions that bring it all together.