Buying and Renovating: The Journey Begins Dreaming of a space with four bedrooms (because kids need their own kingdoms, right?), we hunted for half a year before striking gold with a 30-year-old, 33-pyeong house. Sure, it was a bit like a cave due to too many walls, but we saw the potential for a sunlit haven. 🏡🌞
Meeting the Design Wizards Thanks to a friend's referral, we met with the brilliant minds at Shishishi Design. They just got us! Our ideas were quickly turned into multiple design plans, and we knew we had found our fairy godparents in home renovation. 🧚♂️✨
Our Wishlist for the Perfect Home
A Japanese-Nordic mashup: We're all about minimalist chic, a fan of whites, grays, and hints of natural elements like wood and rattan.
Bright and spacious common areas: The more, the merrier, right? Especially when it comes to family time.
An open kitchen with a central island: We're not chefs, but who doesn't love a fancy kitchen with an island? 🍳🌴
Loads of storage: With two little tornadoes (aka our kids), we needed to hide the chaos behind sleek cabinet doors.
Before and After: A Transformation Tale Walls came down, and so did the gloom! We embraced the light and reworked the layout for a brighter, more fluid space.
A Sneak Peek at the Finished Product
Entrance Hall: A magnet for shoes, toys, and all things family. The rotational shoe rack inside our deep cabinets? A lifesaver!
Living Room: Our new favorite hangout spot. The TV wall, dressed in elegant gray and backed with a console to the ceiling, adds a touch of class and practicality.
Kitchen & Dining: Where the magic happens, even if it's just cereal for dinner. The high ceiling with indirect lighting sets the mood just right.
Master Bedroom: A cozy retreat with dual-tone wardrobes and a sneaky wooden door to hide the balcony for those lazy Sundays.
Bathroom Tales: The kids love making a splash, but hey, at least it's pretty!
Six Months In: Loving Every Moment We're not fully settled (still waiting to inaugurate the kitchen officially), but it's been nothing but comfort and compliments from visiting friends and family. A piece of advice: Gather your inspiration before diving into design talks. It saves time and gets you closer to your dream space! 🏠💭
Furniture & Fixtures: A Shopping List
Sofa: Crafted by Jingwu
Mattress: Sleep Tofu
Dining Table & Storage Cabinets: MUJI
Bathroom Fixtures: TOTO
So, there you have it – our journey from a cramped, dark space to a bright, open haven that's become the heart of our home. 🌼🛋️
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