2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

YOUTH·TERRITORY 4-2-1801 Model Room

Entrant

Qingdao Qingtie Real Estate Development Co., Ltd-Ding Luyao, Yu Peng

Category

Interior Design - Showroom / Exhibit

Client's Name

QDMC REAL ESTATE

Country / Region

China

The design is inspired by the idea of seeking light and living with the heart, exploring the subtle relationship between light, shadow, and the emotional warmth of home. The space adopts a soft cream palette as its primary tone, creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere that gently envelops the residents. Through delicate material selection and warm spatial composition, the interior provides a sense of emotional comfort and quiet intimacy, allowing daily life to unfold in a relaxed and healing environment.
In order to respond to the lifestyle of young urban residents, the layout emphasizes flexibility and efficient use of space. A multifunctional room is designed with glass partitions and an invisible foldable bed, achieving a balance between spatial openness and privacy. When opened, the room becomes an extension of the living area, allowing the public space to expand and support different activities. When closed, it transforms into an independent and quiet environment suitable for rest, work, or reading. This flexible configuration introduces multiple possible life scenarios within a limited footprint.
The design carefully considers how to maintain spatial integrity and a sense of openness within a compact residential unit. Public areas such as the living and dining spaces are organized to encourage interaction and shared activities, creating a layered and multifunctional living environment that adapts to the rhythm of contemporary urban life.
The hidden folding bed integrates seamlessly into the cabinetry when stored, freeing valuable floor space and allowing the room to function as a comfortable home office or a temporary guest room when needed. This “one room, multiple uses” strategy maximizes the potential of every square meter while maintaining a calm and refined spatial order.
Natural textures further enrich the atmosphere. Warm wood veneers, light-colored fabrics, soft daylight filtered through gauze curtains, and lively green plants create a clean, fresh, and balanced environment. The overall composition reduces visual noise and introduces a sense of quiet comfort, allowing residents to leave the bustle of the outside world behind and return to a peaceful, authentic living experience where design reconnects with the essence of everyday life.

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