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.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sunken Dens
- Houses with sunken living rooms that connect directly to the pool through glass doors,creating an immersive experience
- Indoor-outdoor Living
- Designs that blur the line between indoor and outdoor spaces to create a seamless, fluid experience
- Smart Pools
- Pools with advanced technology features that allow for easy control and monitoring from a smartphone or tablet
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architecture firms can incorporate sunken dens in innovative designs that offer a unique and immersive home experience
- Home Decor
- Home decor companies can create furnishing pieces that are designed specifically for sunken dens to create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere
- 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
