The Bickley Residence
An elevated home on a sloping bushland block.
Modern Family Home · Lesmurdie, Perth HillsLite
House.
Strong outside, light within. A bold exterior wraps a bright, airy family home arranged around the established trees, with a netted hammock lounge linking the two levels.
Project overview
Strong outside.
Light within.
Lite House in Lesmurdie is a study in contrast: a bold, confident exterior that hides a light-filled, airy family home. Inside, generous glazing, double-height spaces and views into the tree canopy make the home feel open, calm and alive.
On a 900 m² block, this 297 m² family home captures views of the established trees from both levels. The rooms are arranged around the landscape, not the other way around, so nature is never far from view.
Location
Lesmurdie, Perth Hills WA
Block
900 m²
Home
297 m² · 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Feature
Netted hammock lounge
Approach
Tree-focused, light-filled family living
The design
Living among
the trees.
Every space is oriented toward the established garden, the mango tree at the front and the canopy at the back.
The layout is driven by the existing landscape. The beautiful mango tree at the front and the established trees at the rear anchor the rooms around them. Upstairs, the living spaces look straight out into the canopy, creating a feeling of being up among the trees.
The two floors are linked by a netted hammock lounge: a playful spot that bridges the levels, catches filtered light and offers a unique place to rest. It sums up the design: serious about how the home works, but never without delight.
"Bold on the outside, light within: a family home that wears its character proudly while offering a calm, tree-filled sanctuary inside."
Outside, dark tones and solid forms anchor the home in the Perth Hills landscape. Inside, light walls, natural timbers and generous openings flood the rooms with daylight. The contrast is deliberate, so the home feels like a retreat while staying connected to its setting.
Design features
Designed around
light and landscape.
Bold outside, light inside
A strong, dark exterior opens to a light-filled interior, making the home feel like a retreat from the world.
Arranged around the trees
Rooms are planned around the mango tree at the front and the canopy at the back, on both levels.
Netted hammock lounge
A playful hammock lounge links the floors, catches filtered light and gives the family a favourite spot to rest.
Double-height living
Upstairs living overlooks the garden and mango tree for an elevated, treehouse feeling.
Indoor-outdoor flow
Tree views and outdoor connection on both levels, so you feel surrounded by nature on every floor.
Natural material contrast
Dark external tones against light internal timbers and warm finishes create depth and a real sense of arrival.
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