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Across two custom homes designed by luxury builders Mazzei, four King Living sofas bring shape, comfort and character to contemporary family living. From richly layered, colour-drenched spaces to open-plan interiors, the two builds reveal how your choice of sofa can respond to mood, materiality and function.
Home one: Light-filled and colour drenched
In this bold Melbourne home located in the inner leafy suburbs, contemporary family living is expressed through depth, contrast and a carefully resolved material palette, with dedicated study zones and spaces designed for entertaining.
The single-level, four bedroom residence balances architectural clarity with a more immersive interior language. American oak flooring, sculptural landscaping and steel-framed glass doors establish a strong foundation, softened by layered finishes and tonal warmth.
"Rich in tone and precisely detailed, the open-plan interior reveals how contemporary family living can feel both expressive and architecturally resolved."
At the centre of the beautifully landscaped home, the Haven Sofa defines the main open-plan living space beneath a soaring curved ceiling. Surrounded by natural light, its soft neutral finish enhances the openness of the room while complementing the warmth of wood flooring and joinery.
Designed for everyday living, Haven delivers cloud-like comfort through ultra-soft seating and cushions crafted from next generation foam, while flexible armrests and backrests adjust with ease to move between relaxed lounging and more supportive seating.
Within the same home, a sunken lounge introduces a more dramatic mood. Wrapped in deep wine tones, the space embraces colour drenching to striking effect.
Here, the Jasper Sofa anchors the room with confidence. Made to order in a choice of over 200 exclusive fabrics and leathers, Jasper allows every detail to be tailored, while its true modularity enables the L-shape configuration to shift effortlessly, from a relaxed lounge setting to a more immersive cinema or games space.
"From the light-filled living area to the colour-drenched, cocooned sunken lounge, each space carries its own identity while remaining connected through tone, texture and a shared warmth of palette."
Home two: Open-plan living with a coastal sensibility
Set within the beachside calm of Hampton, this second home reflects a lighter mood that is more open and shaped by a contemporary coastal sensibility. Expansive windows, light-filled living areas and a seamless relationship to the pool and landscaped surrounds create a natural sense of flow throughout the home.
Just moments from the beach, the two-storey residence is designed for modern family life, balancing connection and privacy through a carefully planned layout, with a private parents’ retreat positioned on the ground floor and a dedicated children’s domain upstairs.
"Openness, light and restraint define the interior, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and a seamless connection to the pool beyond — a setting designed as much for family life as for relaxing in."
In the main living area, the Max Sofa grounds the space in a rich brown velvet that reflects the home’s layered timber finishes and love of warmer mocha hues. Its bold minimalist design brings clarity to the room, while deep seats and plush box tufting introduce a more relaxed feel.
Generous yet refined, Max anchors the open-plan setting with a sense of ease, and its modular design offers the flexibility needed for a home shaped around contemporary family living.
In the ground floor sitting room, the Aura Sofa introduces a softer visual rhythm. With removable covers styled in a muted salmon bouclé, its sculptural curves bring warmth to the room and gently offset the cleaner architectural lines.
Compact in scale yet generous in comfort, Aura suits the flow of the space beautifully, enhancing movement while adding a more expressive focal point within the broader interior palette.
"Together, the living spaces show how contemporary family homes can balance structure with softness, with each sofa anchoring or offsetting in equal measure."
How to bring the looks home
If these contemporary interiors resonate with you, here are 11 key takeaways for styling an open-plan kitchen, living and dining space that is perfect for family life:
1. Measure furniture to suit the scale of the space
Ensure the dimensions of your sofa and dining setting is accurately measured, as undersized designs can feel disconnected within expansive layouts.
2. Position furniture with intention, not against walls
Float key designs within the room to create depth, allowing each zone to feel considered rather than confined to the perimeter.
3. Create a natural sense of flow between zones
Arrange layouts to guide movement seamlessly between kitchen, dining and living areas, ensuring each space connects without interruption.
4. Opt for low-profile forms to maintain openness
Choose designs with lower backs and refined silhouettes to preserve sightlines and enhance the sense of space.
5. Choose a modular sofa for flexibility over time
Reconfigure or reposition your layout as needs evolve, whether orienting towards the garden or fireplace for relaxation, and television or dining zone for entertaining.
6. Define living and dining zones with rugs
Use rugs to anchor each setting, subtly distinguishing areas while maintaining a cohesive overall aesthetic.
7. Layer lighting to establish distinct zones
Incorporate a mix of pendant, task and ambient lighting to gently delineate spaces and support how each area is used.
8. Decide on one accent colour and carry it throughout
Thread a single tone across zones through artwork, sofa fabric and dining accents to create cohesion rather than isolating it to one area.
9. Balance contemporary architecture with warm natural materials
Layer timber, linen and rattan finishes to soften clean lines and introduce a more inviting, tactile quality.
10. Introduce curved forms for a softer, considered layout
Round and oval dining tables and curved sofas soften the space visually while offering a practical solution for households with children or pets.
11. Incorporate biophilic elements to bring the space to life
Introduce indoor trees, trailing greenery or kitchen herbs to add texture, warmth and a natural sense of continuity across zones.
Across both homes, King Living designs respond to architecture in different but equally considered ways. From richly layered interiors to open-plan spaces shaped by light, each sofa has been selected to support the way the home is lived in, not simply how it is styled. The result is a furnishing story that feels grounded in the realities of contemporary family living.
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