Some people love the feeling of the sun on their skin as they lounge in a pool while others want nothing more than to lie on a couch for their leisure time, so the 'Brighton 2' house is hoping to bring those two diverse groups closer together with its unique design. Built by Melbourne-based architecture firm OFTB, Brighton 2 features a sunken living room with glass walls that abuts the pool outside.
The living room and pool actually attach directly through a glass door, meaning that eager swimmers can do a cannonball from inside the den into the water, and tired swimmers can leave the pool and walk straight into the cozy living space. Designed with a modern fireplace, the living room is a great space for warming up after an evening dip.
Pool-Level Sunken Dens
The 'Brighton 2' House Features a Sunken Living Room Adjacent to the Pool
Trend Themes
1. Sunken Dens - Houses with sunken living rooms that connect directly to the pool through glass doors,creating an immersive experience
2. Indoor-outdoor Living - Designs that blur the line between indoor and outdoor spaces to create a seamless, fluid experience
3. Smart Pools - Pools with advanced technology features that allow for easy control and monitoring from a smartphone or tablet
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms can incorporate sunken dens in innovative designs that offer a unique and immersive home experience
2. Home Decor - Home decor companies can create furnishing pieces that are designed specifically for sunken dens to create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere
3. Pool Technology - Pool technology companies can develop and implement advanced features, such as automation and smart controls, that make pools convenient and easy to operate