2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Serene Luxury Retreat

Entrant

Li Xin Design Studio

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Li Xin

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Area: 193 square meters

Cost: About 1.1 million RMB

Design Cycle: July 2025

Completion time: June 2026

Main Materials: Shadow wood, tree stump, luxury stone, artistic paint

Project Name: Serene Luxury Nook Centered on the core philosophy of tranquil understated luxury, this residence abandons cumbersome, flashy stylistic embellishments and ostentatious adornments, crafting a sanctuary that calms urban restlessness and nurtures inner peace.

The entire space adopts soft, low-saturation pale tones as the base palette. Rare natural materials are carefully selected to forge understated sophistication, with figured wood, natural luxury stone and burl wood veneer deployed extensively throughout the interior. The distinctive natural grain of these materials lends the space refined dimensional depth.

The flowing, elegant veins of figured wood, the one-of-a-kind primitive texture of luxury stone, and the rare natural patterns of burl wood echo one another seamlessly. No superfluous sculptural detailing is required; innate organic textures serve as the finest ornamentation in themselves.

Upholding the integration of practicality and aesthetics, the design eliminates redundant decorative elements. The budget is prioritized for meticulous craftsmanship, whole-house systematic storage solutions, and layered soft ambient lighting without a central ceiling lamp. Curved rounded corners and handleless concealed custom woodwork are incorporated across the home, seamlessly balancing physical comfort and tidy visual order.

Circulation routes are tailored to daily household routines, accommodating diverse scenarios: family gatherings, solitary relaxation, and everyday domestic life. Luxury is never deliberately flaunted; instead, the enduring, pleasing ambience is shaped by the raw texture of rare timbers and natural stone. Striking a harmonious balance between the warmth of domestic life and mental serenity, the space allows residents to retreat from worldly chaos upon returning home, finding tranquility and solace within this intimate abode — a perfect interpretation of warm, sophisticated modern tranquil luxury living.

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