2024 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Douce Melody

Entrant Company

JOY LAI DESIGN

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Country / Region

Taiwan

The immaculate purity of the molding and walls gracefully infuses the interior, capturing the quintessence of minimalist aesthetics with a refined American flair. This design, characterized by its pristine and orderly elegance, is further elevated by the gentle glow of concealed ambient lighting, expertly integrated into discreet niches. This illumination artfully reveals the intricate textures of wood and stone while subtly highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship of curated artifacts, each chosen to reflect the residents’ discerning artistic sensibilities. Collectively, these elements orchestrate a serene yet stylish living environment, meticulously crafted to resonate with the occupants’ sophisticated taste.



Embracing the homeowners’ passion for reading, the designer masterfully reconfigured the original three-bedroom layout, removing the study’s partitions to merge it with the communal living space. A window-side daybed, elegantly positioned, offers the family an inviting spot to indulge in their favorite books, whether reclining or seated. This open-concept design invites spontaneous exchanges of literary insights, fostering intimate moments of connection amidst the tranquil embrace of their shared love for books. The soft white palette reveals an airy space while warm-toned furnishings and wooden flooring imbue the home with gentle warmth, creating a bright and welcoming retreat.

Inspired by the couple’s experiences studying in the United States, this residence elegantly intertwines intricate molding with the warm embrace of yellow strip lighting, artfully illuminating walls and cabinets. The design exquisitely captures the refined elegance of American style while subtly weaving in cherished memories from their years abroad. The designer meticulously adorned the space with golden metallic accents and bronze mirror surfaces to cater to the residents’ discerning taste for quality, perfectly casting the female owner’s curated art collection and imparting a stylishly romantic modern flair.

This thoughtfully curated space features expansive open shelves that perfectly showcase the homeowners’ cherished collectibles and travel memories, gently imbuing the environment with a warm and inviting ambiance. The design effortlessly marries aesthetic allure with functional practicality, as evidenced by the panel molding that gracefully adorns the dining area, master bedroom, and the study’s daybed.

Credits

Design Director
LAI CHIH YI
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