2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Encounter “Utopia”

Entrant Company

Li Design

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Mr. Zhu

Country / Region

China

The design concept draws inspiration from "Holiday." In today's fast-paced urban lifestyle, people find themselves caught in a cycle of work and stress, perpetually yearning for their next escape - a chance to shed the weight of daily pressures and reconnect with their calm, unhurried selves. When a home transforms into a personal retreat that quietly answers the soul's longing for sanctuary, it becomes what we envision as a utopia within the real world. The split-level structure cleverly separates the living room from the dining area while creating a vaulted ceiling effect. Instead of a television, the living room features cozy textiles and decor, natural views framed by sheer curtains, and spaces thoughtfully designed for family interactions that celebrate the warmth of shared moments. The triple-aspect window design allows the fully open-concept kitchen-dining area to bask in the lingering natural glow even as the sun sets. Replacing conventional sideboards, the octagonal bay window of the house now exudes a unique charm. The designer has encased the structural column within a kitchen island, seamlessly blending aesthetics with functionality to create a crucial storage hub. Bottles and jars of various flavors, along with collectible cups and dishes, now occupy dedicated spaces – here, functionality itself embodies harmonious order and beauty. The master bedroom embraces a more pronounced getaway vibe compared to public areas. Muted tones soothe weary eyes while sunlight filters through sheer curtains, bathing the space in curated serenity. With no forced color contrasts or material juxtapositions, allowing every element to exist inorganic harmony. For the homeowners' two children of different ages, the designer guarded their little world through design. The boy's room burst with playful whimsy, while the girl's room features a crystal chandelier and castle-like vaulted ceilings that spark imagination. It is love that transforms a house into a home - carving out a hidden, beautiful utopia amidst the world's chaos, where living spaces become infused with a passion for life and an imaginative approach to living. Perhaps this is where the true meaning of design lies.

Credits

Chief Designer
Li Jian
Photographer
ChuanHe Studio
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