Cool Vibes, Warm Comfort

The homeowners work in the fast-paced, tech industry so seek a residential design that offers relief from the pressures of work. It should feature a simple yet contemporary design that conserves use of space and takes into account the family of four’s love of reading. Thus, the layout enlarges the scale of the reading area and dining area, the most readily available areas to decompress and alleviate stress. A kitchen island comprising a bar area attached to an extended dining table offers ample space for interaction, while providing plentiful storage space overhead and below. This living space matches the family’s affinity for cooking, enjoying tea, and reading and invites interaction, strengthening family bonding.

In planning the living room, the designer eschews a main TV wall full of compartments for accessories, opting instead to simply mount the TV on a wall in front of the sofa. It possesses the understated, simple elegance of black atop a white canvas with a nod to the family’s preference of books over TV. The dark gray sofa is accompanied by the alternating black, white, and gray in the adjacent display cabinet wall, the round, three-legged coffee table, and sprawling rug. Each fulfills its individual function whilst combining for a cool, contemporary vibe.

Modern minimalism pervades the overall design. Clean lines and symmetrical shapes are evident throughout, as shades of gray mediate the black and white. Elements of veneer, marble, and stainless steel provide contrast and balance to the mix of coolness and warmth.

Veneer rounds the edges and softens the sharpness of perpendicular lines, whereas marble and stainless steel capture attention and combat moisture while contrasting with the warmth of surrounding wooden panels. The design emanates modern minimalist style with black, white, and gray as its foundation. Linear flow is structured and direct in outlining areas of space. The types and arrangement of display cabinets reinforce the clean, contemporary style, as do the light fixtures and modern art sculptures on display. Customizing the design to the homeowners’ needs, the designer achieves the requirements of functionality, comfort, and space efficiency, integrated with dignified, elegant style.