We often talk about how a home should be a reflection of who you are. From modern facades to kitchen cabinetry detail, there is so much information out there to help Australians build truly amazing and purpose built homes. It’s all about cohesive design!

I’m chatting today with Joe Snell from Studio Snell and Christian Hansen from James Hardie. The three of us got together to talk about the shape of design, architecture and product use in Australia and how we can educate ourselves to build better homes and create spaces that are more liveable for everyone.

Joe Snell is an architect, writer, television co-host and has a philosophy that design can solve everything. Christian Hansen is the Product Manager at James Hardie and together, they are helping to educate everyday Aussies on what makes a good home. You don’t just plonk a home anywhere and hope for the best!

In this episode, we talk about some of the differences between European and Australian design and how our naturally good climate has allowed us to be a little too lazy when it comes to design. Joe and Christian talk about their popular Hamptons project and some starting points to help Australians achieve a modern style. 

Joe and Christian talk about some of the trends they are seeing and what we should be embracing as we look into the future. We talk about catering for people working from home (the study nook doesn’t cut it anymore!) and an increasing desire for outdoor areas and secondary living spaces. 

We dove into a lot of topics in this conversation and if you’re interested in modern design or looking for ideas to create cohesive and purposeful spaces in your home, this is the episode for you.

LINKS:

Website: https://www.studiosnell.com/joe-snell

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joesnelldesign/

Website: https://www.jameshardie.com.au/

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