Project Overview

The design of the project is based on the classical aesthetics and is infused with some modern flares. The core idea is to establish a liveable space that bathes in the poetic beauty of simplicity. The designer started the design with the concept of a modern chic hotel, and added in imageries of passion to decorate the space. The design is completed with sunlight and air introduced into the space, creating a comfortable and cozy living environment.

Organisation

MAO GUO Interior&Decoration Design Ltd.

Team

TSAI YUN-CHENG

Project Brief

The dark tone of wooden floor contrasts with the white ceiling, making the space pop. The extensive use of wood creates a sense of steadiness, and echoes with the modernity from the titanium plating. The special lava-like lights and wall decorations, alongside the warm grey painted trims and elegant silver marble, symbolize the passion in this household. The cabinets and walls form straight lines and sharp angles that are rational and clean, while the curve form the ceiling shows the soft and delicate side of the owner.

The overall color tone is simple and consistent but with clever twists. Just like the owner’s wanting for anything but ordinary, the space is amped up with some mirrors, reflective metals and indirect lightings. With the use of light colors, rose gold metal embellishments and paint coated glasses, the space is visually broadened and more translucent. The western style with some eastern elements added in elevates the living environment and makes the space becomes a visual feast. Layers of trims applied in different areas creates diversity. Through the uniqueness of each area the designer builds, the overall space remains consistent, and reaches a perfect balance between styles, aesthetics and functionality.

Project Need

Through mindful conversations with the owner, the designer builds a space that fits the living habits, and can be easily maintained throughout the years. The sufficient storage space also helps keep the room neat and tidy. With the help of a 40-year-experience craftmanship, the wood works bring in a sense of subtle gentleness. Different textures work together and create a chic atmosphere. Two sets of personal space are connected flawlessly together by the common area, where the residents can have a cozy moment. Through design, space meets the need of its owner and becomes a vehicle to show the uniqueness of lives, transforming into a save harbor, for the residents to face the music in life.

Design Challenge

The common area is framed with symmetrical proportions, and the designer uses textures and colors to create contrast. The dining room that connects the entrance and the living room highlights the transition of space with symmetrical door frames. Without any partition wall between the living room and the dining room, the space is now more efficiently used, more spacious, and comfortable. In the private area, the designer ingeniously uses the height of the beam to create a walk-in closet behind the headboard wall, and makes the space visually wider with some reflective materials and indirect lightings. There are twin doors set in the master bedroom and the study, so that the residents can open up the space as they want.

Sustainability

To build a safe and liveable residency for the owner, eco-friendly non-toxic building materials are applied. The paint used at the walls are eco-friendly non-toxic masonry painting. Wooden floor panels and furniture, as well as some of the rose gold hardware, can be recycled. To keep the air fresh and clean, the house is installed with branded ERV, which also helps reduce the use of air conditioner due to the fluid air flow. With enough openings, sunlight can travel through the space and lights up the room. Both of the approaches helps reduce the carbon emission and elongate the life expectance of the electronic devices.