Alright, let's dive into a mini-mansion makeover that's like an episode of "Tiny House Nation" on steroids! 🛠️✨
Breaking the Mold: "Let's make the prettiest house in the neighborhood!" declared the Jie Pei Design Team, tackling a 5-story house, each floor just a smidge over 15 ping (roughly 50 square meters). Imagine trying to fit your life into a space where even the air feels precious. They ditched the standard living playbook and crafted a home filled with clever nooks and crannies, custom-tailored to the homeowners' lifestyle and tastes.
Home Sweet Home: The house belongs to a couple and their cat, who run a cute little coffee shop in Tainan. Their wish? To blend the coffee shop vibes with their home, making it seem more spacious, and ultimately, to create the "Belle of the Neighborhood Ball." The Jie Pei team, charged with this super mission, focused on transforming the living/dining area on the second floor and the bedroom area on the third.
Ceiling Chic: The design team said "Nope!" to the usual beam and column covering. Instead, they opted for a lofty 2.9-meter ceiling with a "seamless" technique, hiding the messy pipes and connecting the ceiling to the walls in a way that makes the space sing in harmony. 🎶
4. Smart Divisions: "Our indoor space is already snug; let's not cramp it further," thought the team. They studied the homeowners' movement around the house and ditched the common wooden partitions. The result? An interconnected space flowing from the living room to the dining area, and then to the kitchen – a dance of independence and connection. 💃🕺
5. Living Room Logic: The team rejigged the layout based on the homeowners' lifestyle. They cleverly positioned the TV on a partition wall between the staircase and kitchen, creating a nifty triangle of movement and interaction. They also built a straight cabinet on the sofa's left, utilizing the beam's thickness and even sneaked in a cat house with a little window. The single chair and versatile sofa create an intriguing dynamic in the living space. 📺🐱
6. Dining Room Delight: Extending from the kitchen, the dining area complements the living room's floor-to-ceiling windows. A simple daybed replaces some dining chairs, paired with a saucer pendant light. This spot doubles as a dining and chill-out area. Half of the daybed is left open, adding a dash of drama to this little corner. 🍽️📚
7. Kitchen Cool: The kitchen wall, connecting to the dining and living area, uses a "less is more" approach for a spacious feel. In classic gray and white, they've sneaked in a wooden cabinet with a retractable L-shaped table - a masterstroke of functionality and style. 🍳
8. Master Bedroom Bliss: Upstairs, the private kingdom of the homeowners awaits. The team elevated the floor and ditched the usual bedside clutter for a clean, uncluttered wall. The bedhead features a recessed lighting strip, creating a minimalist storage solution with a soft, warm indirect light source. Imagine a cozy cave-like storage nook right beside your bed. 😴
9. Designer's Secret: The designers discovered the homeowners' love for watches and created a special display on a pegboard at the perfect height beside the bed, turning their precious timepieces into a morning delight. ⏰
10. Unseen Details – Niches and Hollows: The living room and master bedroom are peppered with clever cutouts and niches. Inspired by the coffee shop's decor, these elements add a unique touch, connecting two different worlds. The hollow daybed, for example, has circular cutouts allowing plants to grow through, adding an element of fun and creativity. 🌿
11. Final Thoughts: Le Corbusier once said, "Architecture is the container of life." This project by Jie Pei Design Team is a perfect example – solving existing issues while blending the homeowners' preferences and habits into a unique and playful living space. They didn't just transcend traditional living; they redefined beauty, fulfilling the homeowners' dream of living in the most beautiful home in the neighborhood. 🌈🏠
And that's how you turn 15 ping into a parade of awe-inspiring corners and delightful details! 🎉🔍
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