2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Veiled Domain

Entrant Company

YA YAN Interior Design co.,LTD

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Country / Region

Taiwan

This project adopts a modern design language, using a grayscale palette as its foundation and incorporating wood finishes in varying tones to create a calm, composed, and layered atmosphere. The spatial concept emphasizes openness, fluid circulation, and clean lines. Through carefully orchestrated lighting and minimalist contours, the design achieves a balance between visual presentation and practical livability. The name Veiled Domain reflects the essence of the space—favoring restraint over ostentation, and expressing depth through subtlety and detail.
To enhance spatial flow and flexibility, the original four-bedroom layout was reconfigured. The study behind the living room was removed to create a more open and expansive environment. Existing ceiling beams were softened using curved ceiling elements, adding a sense of visual fluidity and spatial extension. As a result, the living room was transformed into a versatile shared area, accommodating reading, socializing, and family interaction—better aligning with the multifaceted needs of contemporary households.
Several design challenges were addressed throughout the process: maintaining ample daylight while ensuring privacy, optimizing storage solutions, and preventing the grayscale scheme from feeling overly cold or austere. The design team introduced warm wood textures, soft fabrics, and curated artwork in key areas to bring warmth and a lived-in quality to the space. Additionally, timber blinds were added to the large windows, allowing natural light to enter gently while providing adjustable privacy and visual comfort. The result is a refined and balanced living environment—serene, textured, and thoughtfully composed.

Credits

YU LANG,LU
CHI HUNG,LU
CHENG CHE,TSAI
CHANG,SIN-YUN
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