2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Plain Shadow · Boundary

Entrant

Li Ming

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Li Ming Interior Design Studio presents a holistic residential interior rooted in modern minimalism and quiet luxury. The project encompasses a living-dining area, a master suite, and a secondary bedroom—each space thoughtfully composed to embody simplicity, functionality, and emotional calm.

The open-plan living-dining area fosters connection and flow, featuring seamless built-in cabinetry, concealed storage, and an uncluttered aesthetic. Natural light floods through floor-to-ceiling windows, complemented by an indirect lighting system that layers ambient warmth without visual distraction.

The master suite functions as a private sanctuary, integrating sleeping, dressing, study, and bathing zones into one cohesive retreat. Clean lines, muted tones of warm white and wood, and frameless partitions create spatial harmony, while subtle lighting and tactile materials invite tranquility and presence.

The secondary bedroom balances practicality with personality. A floating desk, hidden storage, and a single accent chair in terracotta red introduce liveliness without compromising serenity. Designed for flexibility—whether for a child, guest, or remote worker—the room exemplifies efficient, human-centered design.

Throughout the residence, ornamentation is intentionally omitted. Instead, quality is expressed through material honesty: natural wood veneers, matte lacquered panels, stone surfaces, and micro-cement-inspired finishes. Every detail—from handle-less doors to integrated power outlets—serves both form and daily life.

This home is not about emptiness, but about clarity. It rejects visual noise in favor of space that breathes, evolves, and quietly records the rhythms of its occupants’ lives. In doing so, it fulfills the studio’s core belief: that true luxury lies not in excess, but in the peace of a well-considered, lived-in space.

Credits

Li Ming
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