# Cost-Cutting Contemporary Homes This Sydney Home is Both Modern and Budget-Conscious By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-home References: [decoist](http://www.decoist.com/reclaimed-brick-concrete-modern-house/) & [carterwilliamson](http://www.carterwilliamson.com/) It was once the case that building a modern home would come with high costs, but this contemporary Sydney home proves otherwise. The home was designed for a small young family who wanted an [open, modern space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-ordinary-house) while adhering to a strict budget. 'Carterwilliamson Architects' was able to achieve this by optimizing space with the limited price range -- using reclaimed materials to build much of the structure. The contemporary Syndey home is made from [reclaimed timber and bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera) and manages to maintain modern elements with features such as reflective countertops and a back wall that opens up into its accompanying garden. This brick and timber-built home proves that it is possible to live in modern housing while sticking to a tight budget. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cost-cutting Contemporary Homes:** The trend of designing and building modern, budget-conscious homes is on the rise. - **Optimizing Space with Limited Budget:** Home design professionals are finding innovative ways to maximize space within a tight budget. - **Reuse of Reclaimed Materials in Home Construction:** Using reclaimed materials, such as timber and bricks, is becoming a popular method to achieve a contemporary look while minimizing costs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers are embracing the opportunity to create cost-effective, modern homes that cater to clients' budget constraints. - **Construction and Building Materials:** The construction industry is adapting and finding new uses for reclaimed materials, leading to more sustainable and affordable housing options. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can leverage the trend of cost-cutting contemporary homes to meet the demand for budget-friendly yet stylish housing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Sleek Garden-Edge Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house.md) - [Adaptive Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlton-cottage-extension.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Cutout Roof Cement-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-office.md)