Once upon a time in the land of interior design, a dynamic duo stumbled upon a 24-ping (a ping is about 36 square feet, for those not in the metric loop) pre-sale castle. Eager to craft a kingdom of smooth flow, work-friendly spaces, and cozy vibes, they enlisted the magical skills of QiSi Design. The wizards at QiSi, inspired by the concepts of 'wabi-sabi' (finding beauty in imperfection) and flexibility, waved their design wands and transformed the space into an open, almond white sanctuary of simplicity and warmth, where every corner whispers tales of minimalist charm and layered textures. 🌟
In the grand scheme of things, the original layout boasted a trio of rooms and a pair of living and dining halls, but alas, such segmentation made the communal realms feel like squeezing through a hobbit hole. The design maestros, in a stroke of brilliance, vanished one room into the ether and reshaped another, conjuring an L-shaped open expanse that flowed like a gentle stream, with a 1+1 room concept hidden behind sliding doors, ready to morph at a moment's notice to suit the ever-evolving saga of life. 🏰✨
In the lounge, the wizards pulled back a 35cm veil of wall, revealing a realm of almond white enchantment and a floating TV sanctuary, bordered by glassy realms that stretched into the study, crafting an illusion of boundless space. A clever niche, armed with a pendant light, cleverly concealed a structural column, adding a dash of functionality and amplifying the spatial illusion. 📺🛋️
The culinary quarters were a masterstroke of genius, with a central island doubling as a dining table, encircled by a merry-go-round pathway that tied the room together, adorned with a sleek GUBI lamp and a stretchy gray table that whispered tales of stability and style. The L-shaped sideboard, a trusty sidekick in meal prep, also served as a sanctuary for kitchenware, making it a breeze to whip up feasts and chatter with kith and kin in a cozy gathering. 🍽️👩🍳
The study, a flexible space guarded by glass sliding doors, doubled as an extension of the dining area, maintaining an open visual feast. When the occasion called for it, curtains and doors would rise like a theater curtain, transforming the space into a guest chamber, a testament to the ingenious use of space. The desk, strategically placed away from the window to avoid the glare of the sun, offered a spacious worktop and a soft, non-reflective light source, ensuring comfort during those work-from-home marathons. 📚💼
The master bedroom, a sanctuary of serenity, featured an integrated wooden headboard platform, marrying storage utility with a solution to the age-old conundrum of bedhead beams. The space beneath the beams was cleverly utilized for a ceiling-high wardrobe and a vanity, complemented by the soft embrace of almond white walls, crafting a soothing retreat for rest and rejuvenation. 🛌💤
In the end, QiSi Design, with a sprinkle of their interior magic, sketched a home that danced gracefully along the lines of simplicity, subdued hues, and refined materials, creating a space that adapted seamlessly to the ebb and flow of time and needs, truly a tale of modern living at its most enchanting. 🌈🏡
Photography by Ke Cheng Lin Furniture by WOW Furniture, purveyors of fine Nordic imports
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