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A Modern, Bauhaus-Inspired House in Israel

Referencing the ever-popular design movement of the same name, U+A designed the Bauhaus House in Beit Aryeh-Ofarim, Israel, just north of Jerusalem and east of Tel Aviv. The private home houses music lovers with an appreciation for simplicity in design as not to overtake the natural landscape. The color palette begins with white, which covers most of the surfaces and larger elements, like the stairs and kitchen island. Pale grey floors add warmth and texture while remaining minimalist, with shades of grey popping up throughout in furnishings and design details.

modern white living room with gray sofa

modern white living room with gray sofa and views to pool

The open living space features two walls of glass via black framed sliding glass doors that provide access and views to the yard, which includes a swimming pool.

looking down into a swimming pool

modern living room with views to white and wood kitchen

modern living room with views to white and wood kitchen and outdoor space

modern sitting area with stairs and open net hammock above

Light wood also presents itself in the color palette through the kitchen cabinets and some furniture pieces. The designers added a net hammock in lieu of the floor in a double-height space between the living space on the ground floor and the upstairs.

modern sitting area with stairs and open net hammock above

modern white stairs

modern white interior with stairs

down view of net hammock looking at stairs and first floor

down view of net hammock looking at stairs and first floor

modern white bedroom with gray upholstered bed and white bedding

modern white bedroom with gray upholstered bed and white bedding

white and marble modern bathroom

white and marble modern bathroom with black shower

modern bedroom with coral accents

modern white bathroom with coral tile

black bathroom with green wallpaper

Contrasting all of the white spaces in the house, a small bathroom went dark with a black pedestal sink and dark grey/black walls.

exterior view of modern house in Israel

Photos by Eran Turgeman, via BowerBird.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.