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2022-01-22 In blog, Japanese simple design

[Interior Design Style Recommendation] What are the elements of Japanese style? Use simple design to create a comfortable life!

The Japanese style has the characteristics of simplicity, calmness and simplicity, as well as the Japanese Zen style that contains the love and respect for nature. It has become loved and respected. It is a good choice for urban residences that pursue simplicity and comfort. If you want to bring this style to When you enter your home, you can use Japanese-style design elements to create a comfortable life!

1.Natural elements

Japanese culture attaches great importance to the idea of the natural flow of all things, so there is no shortage of "edge" designs. By extending the architectural method, you can enjoy the natural scenery of the atrium when the weather is clear, and you can also watch the stars and the moon at night, blurring the difference between indoor and outdoor. Nature coexists. Most indoor spaces will be connected to floor-to-ceiling windows and glass sliding doors. Bring nature into the indoor space and enjoy the natural atmosphere, or introduce green into the room through bamboo, love ficus, and hanging bells. The selection of plants should be kept simple and green.

▲Kinuta Terrace Design: Norm Architects, Keiji Ashizawa Design Photo: dezeen.com

2. Japanese screen

In authentic Japanese design, the screen is an essential design element. The push-pull design of the screen saves the space for the door to rotate. The screen is usually made of translucent paper or glass sheets. The light-transmitting design makes the outdoor light soft. Fill your home, you can also use various Japanese patterns - shoji, kumu and senbon lattice to bring a different new look to your home!

▲Naka Mozu Mozu Design: Mitsui Mitsui Photo: mitsuihome.co.jp

3.Japanese style room space

A Japanese-style room is a unique traditional room in Japan. It has a multi-purpose function. It means that it can be used as a living room, dining room, and bedroom by changing the furnishings and soft furnishings. It is combined with the Japanese traditional Japanese-style room and uses tatami as the floor material. , that is, a comfortable and beautiful living space.

▲Avenue of Stars Design: B-STUDIO

4. Wooden elements

Japanese design uses a large number of delicate and warm wooden elements, including walls, doors, screens and Japanese furniture. Traditional Japanese design uses a lot of dark wood tones and adopts more elegant curved shapes, which are close to the ground. Stools and side tables reflect the connection between people and the earth, adding a peaceful atmosphere to the home.

▲Azabu Residence Design: Norm Architects, Keiji Ashizawa Design Photo: karimoku-casestudy.com

5. Open space

Japanese-style homes are mainly open spaces. The simple space layout of the open layout not only amplifies the visual experience of the home, but also brings natural light into the home without blocking the light. It can also introduce outdoor beauty to create a comfortable space for decompression!

▲Project VV Design: Pieter Vanrenterghem Photo: Thomas De Bruyne

6. Japanese colors

The Japanese style uses warm and natural colors as the main colors to blend in with the beautiful scenery outside the window. The main colors come from the brown of wooden elements and the green of plants, combined with soft neutral tones of earth tones, and soft gray and cyan as accent colors. Create a zen-like, calm atmosphere.

▲ARCS Design: ARCS- 3Dmitri Studio Photo:behance.net

7. Japanese bathroom

Bathing in Japan not only cleanses the body, but also preserves Japanese cultural heritage. Most Japanese-style bathrooms are equipped with integrated bathtubs, which are made of wood or stone to enhance the texture. Open a window leading to the atrium, and you can easily It connects you with nature and creates a spa-like stress-relieving environment.

▲Design: Kengo Kuma Photo: pinterest.com

8. "Zen" space

Zen aesthetics, with the concept of "less is more" and simple design, create a pure relaxing space at home, such as the profound Zen beauty of wabi-sabi in Japanese tradition - "dry landscape", with flowing sand and gravel The texture represents water, and the stones represent mountains, creating a peaceful resting atmosphere for tea drinking and yoga.

▲Le Meridien hotel redesign Design: Neri&Hu Photo: dezeen.com

The blank aesthetics of Japanese minimalist design proposes another level of thinking, allowing the space to breathe naturally, advocating a free and original spiritual experience, allowing us to feel the purity and calmness of life, and conveying the inner peace of mind through a more settled lifestyle. With its relaxing and calming warmth, it will bring you back to the simple and minimalist beauty of simple life.

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2022-01-22 In blog, Japanese simple design

[Japandi Style] Simple aesthetics has evolved again! When Wabi Sabi x Nordic style x water mold, create a modern, simple, quiet and beautiful house!

When a house perfectly integrates the two cultural aesthetics of Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi, and Nordic aesthetics of simplicity, it forms a Zen-like minimalist style as the main interior design. This is the most popular "Japandi" style today! In line with the concept of the original style of the clean water mold without any modification on the surface after removing the formwork, when its elements are completely integrated, it is sublimated into a modern, simple, quiet and beautiful house. Let’s take a look at 7 residential designs inspired by this!

Swedish Archipelago House simple wooden summer house

Norm Architects designed a timber summer house rooted in Nordic building methods and Japanese design concepts, consisting of four wooden volumes with interlocking pitched roofs and connected by trapezoidal wooden decks that connect to the sloping site. The hierarchical space collapses into a functional layout. Let the surrounding landscape tones of stone gray transform into concrete floors that penetrate into the kitchen, living room and dining room, poetically interpreting the comfort of being integrated into nature, creating a peaceful atmosphere for the home.

▲ Archipelago House Design/Photo: Norm Architects

▲Dulwich Hill Vaults Design: Benn + Penna Photo: Tom Ferguson- Katherine Lu

A refuge from the hustle and bustle of Germany's Glogauer Strasse

A peaceful and minimalist one-bedroom home and office inspired by monastery design, providing a peaceful sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of Berlin. Using muted oatmeal tones and richly textured gray tones, polished concrete floors and smooth stucco-style plaster walls underpin the space, using raw, earthy and natural materials - warm oak timbers, copper, distressed browns Brown leather and wicker, these materials create a soothing atmosphere of quiet elegance.

▲Glogauer Strasse Design: Mar Plus Ask Photo: Piet-Albert Goethals

Functional minimalist home in Lysterfield Home, Australia

Designer Christine Rose used creamy white as the main color of the home decoration, choosing soft tones of Danish white oak, natural quartz stone and Italian raw linen, reflecting from the chalky toned surfaces while adding warmth with carefully selected artwork. Naturally, the glazing floods the house with natural light, infusing the home with a sense of flow and creating a calm and relaxing mood, designing a functional family home.

▲ Lysterfield Home Design: Christine Rose Photo: Martina Gemmola

TaiwanAvenue of StarsSimple clear water model house

The functional adjustment of the glass partition pattern gives the space a sense of lightness and multi-purpose, and avoids the cramped and oppressive feeling of traditional partitions. When the door is open, it can introduce natural light and create a broad view; when it is closed, it has a semi-transparent effect and can be used as a study area. The Japanese room near the window lets light and shadow play, with gray-scale water molding and translucent glass partitions, decorated with colorful fabrics, making it quiet and warm. White functional open cabinets are embedded to create a simple and pure space tone, shaping a modern style. .

▲ Avenue of Stars Design:B-STUDIO

Belgium Project VV modern minimalist house

Belgian designer Pieter Vanrenterghem is known for his cleverly layered, minimalist designs that focus on the tactility of materials, choosing travertine with its rough-finished surfaces, concrete for the floors and brushed wood in the kitchen, alternating light textures throughout the home. Colored and dark oak, maintaining earthy tones. The use of natural materials creates a warm and comfortable home atmosphere.

▲Project VV Design: Pieter Vanrenterghem Photo: Thomas De Bruyne

▲Minimalist Modern House Design: FGR Architects Photo: Peter Bennetts

Ukrainian AZ flat is a simple house centered on "boxes"

Visual designer Artem Tiutiunnyk created a "box" that can be rested in the center of the space to divide the internal space and serve as the visual focus of the entire apartment. The module is designed like a piece of furniture and integrates most of the house's storage space into the wall. . The other surfaces of the apartment, walls, ceilings and floors are pale and smooth, with a row of wooden storage cabinets and a concrete fireplace in the space below the wall cabinets, adding a lot of color to the cool white space. Appropriately evoking the warm atmosphere of the space.

▲AZ flat Design: Artem Tiutiunnyk Photo: home-designing.com

Australia's WALNUT HOUSE is an intoxicating house of silence

Walnut House embraces the surrounding lush natural landscape, creating a deep impression of warmth through a combination of natural materials and tones. The massive vaulted ceiling lifts the eye upwards, while integrated linear lighting at its peak softly illuminates the concrete space, framing views at either end. Large floor-to-ceiling glass windows immerse the occupants in the unique countryside. Environment.

▲WALNUT HOUSE Design/Photo: Adam Kane

Spacious open plan house in SALUD Madrid, Spain

The dining and kitchen area is placed in the center of the space layout, visually connecting the facades at both ends of the space. The view is broad and almost endless, and it also allows light and airflow to circulate freely. Transitional main beams on the ceiling mixed with lime finishes, textiles, joinery and travertine cabinets on the walls all contribute to the quality, craftsmanship and warmth of this house, while the soft solid color ambience provides a visual calm, airy, Light and shadow redefine the space, creating a calm and visually comfortable spatial experience.

▲SALUD Madrid Design: OOAA Arquitectura Photo: Rafael Diéguez

Japandi's blank aesthetics proposes another level of thinking, allowing the space to breathe naturally, advocating a free and original spiritual experience, allowing us to feel the purity and calmness of life, and a more settled lifestyle conveying spiritual relaxation. , with a calming warmth, it will bring you back to the simple and minimalist beauty of simple life.

Japandi is a classic architectural form that has attracted the attention and challenge of many designers who love Japanese simplicity. If you have any architectural or interior design needs, please feel free to contact us:B-Studio online consultation

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2022-01-14 In blog, design trends

[2024 Bedroom Design Trends] How to have a modern minimalist bedroom design? Master 7 elements to create a comfortable world for high-quality sleep!

1/3 of life is spent sleeping. Sleep is so important to us, and so is the bedroom.

Whether it isGet into bed and sleep, read before going to bed or empty your home space before going to bed, get enough rest, and the quality of life will naturally improve. Here are 7 2024 bedroom design elements. You can freely match the colors and colors according to your personal style and preferences. Textiles, wallpapers, headboards, lighting and other designs create a comfortable world for high-quality sleep!

1. Designed for comfort

In the era of the epidemic, home design is more focused on the comfort and functionality of the space. In order to emphasize the relaxation and comfort of the bedroom, you can put plush pillows and soft and luxurious textiles, contrasting arrangements and color textures, or mixed materials. Combine wool with cotton, velvet with satin, linen with knitted fabrics, and match them with scented candles, books or photos to enrich the overall style and easily create a comfortable living space!

▲Azabu Residence Design: Norm Architects, Keiji Ashizawa Design Photo: karimoku-casestudy.com

2. Soft Neutral Colors

Warm colors dominated by natural tones make people feel calm and comfortable in the bedroom. Beige, white, and ivory are based on natural neutral tones. Natural materials such as wood, ceramics, linen, wool, and cotton emphasize the natural style. Mixing natural tones and different textures makes the bedroom not only for sleeping, but also for meditation and relaxation. space.

▲Design: Ivan Honcharenko Photo: behance.net

3.wallpaper

As an important part of bedroom design, wallpaper introduces floral layers through textiles and fresh wallpapers to provide visual interest, as well as composite natural wallpapers such as natural kudzu, rattan, silk, silk, hemp silk, and coconut silk to complement modern lines. Interesting and adds unique personality to the space.

▲Photo: decorilla.com

4.headboard design

The headboard is the most noticeable focal point in the bedroom. A vertical design can visually raise the ceiling, a horizontal design can visually expand the wall, and create a distinctive look by coordinating with wallpaper or bed linens. bedroom atmosphere.

▲Apartments #02|2 Design: Alyona Dulskaya Photo: minimalism.one

5.lighting device

The lighting design of the bedroom is mainly based on soft light, with warm tones and low color temperatures preferred, as well as ordinary, partial and decorative lighting. Use chandeliers to keep the bedroom simple in design, create a comfortable and warm relaxing atmosphere, and ensure high-quality sleep.

▲Design: IRPEN GT-interior design Photo: behance.net

6.home garden

In response to the epidemic, people all over the world have to stay at home to prevent the epidemic. If you want to add a touch of nature to your bedroom, you can use floral wallpapers, or introduce the scenery outside the window, and bring large potted plants that improve indoor air quality indoors to make the space full of vitality.

▲BOURNE ROAD RESIDENCE Design: Studiofour Photo:Shannon McGarth

7. Home art

Decorating a simple and simple bedroom with works of art will greatly enhance the atmosphere of the space! The private bedroom space is a part of what you see every day. Bold and eye-catching works of art are harmoniously integrated into it, truly reflecting your personality. Preferences, highlighting the atmosphere of the space, are an indispensable element in the space.

▲Natural Tint Design: nteam.design Photo: behance.net

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2022-01-14 In blog, design trends

[2024 Living Room Design Trends] The 8 most popular design points! Easily create a new home atmosphere with perfect comfort!

The living room is a space where we spend most of the day. Affected by the epidemic in 2022, people can only reduce the opportunities to go out, making the living room the center of daily life, including home theaters and small gatherings. If If you want to transform your living room into a new image in the New Year, please take a look at the 7 hot trends in living room design in 2022, so that you can easily create a new atmosphere in your home that is full of comfort and full of vitality!

1. Modern Nordic style living room

Nordic style emphasizes the original texture of natural materials and is mainly composed of clean lines, white space, simple modern furniture, wooden modulation products, open spaces and simple decoration. The main colors are light neutral tones, such as white, gray and beige. The design combines comfort and practicality, allowing the home space to maintain excellent comfort and uniqueness while maintaining practical functions. sense to create a relaxing and stress-relieving living room space.

▲Tianyu Street Design/Photo: B-STUDIO

2. Comfortable minimalist style

The design will be simplified, giving priority to the core functions of the space. It will be composed of concrete, glass, stainless steel, wood, stone and other materials. The focus will be on comfort and functional space, presenting a simple aesthetic with a minimalist approach. , perfect for an open living room design filled with natural light. Or transform your home with a minimalist style that combines bold prints with colorful geometric patterns and layers of luxe textures to create a contrasting, statement aesthetic.

▲Qing Shui Fu Design/Photo: B-STUDIO

3.natural lighting/illumination

In the living room, light plays a role in increasing illumination and adjusting the environmental atmosphere. Natural light is allowed in through large floor-to-ceiling windows, making the room visually comfortable and saving energy. For lighting, simple lamps with soft lighting can be used to shape the light. The layered space atmosphere creates a warm and relaxing atmosphere in the home.

▲Zhongshan Yang Design/Photo: B-STUDIO

4.multifunctional space

Due to the impact of the epidemic, the trend of working from home (WFH) has increased dramatically. We spend more and more time at home and need more space functions to create work areas and multi-functional living spaces. The future home will be between different areas. Instead of compartmentalizing, switch easily between work and play by zoning it with moveable partitions or furniture, rugs, or different colors and materials.

▲B-LAB Design/Photo: B-STUDIO

5 .Flexible modular furniture

Modern homes are thinner, lighter, and easier to adjust. They are suitable for today's more flexible home spaces and can meet different activity types. Through the combination of furniture modules, a design with simple lines and easy movement is formed to create unique furniture suitable for various needs.

▲Design: Studio Ben Allen Photo: French + Tye

6. Curved design

Curved furniture is a trend that has become popular since last year. The curvilinear structure is distinct, with wide curves and rounded corners. The smooth-shaped sofas, chairs, and tables are paired with simple, plain, and multi-functional furniture, which gently softens the look. space, bringing a flowing, soft and comfortable atmosphere to the space.

▲ARCS Design: ARCS- 3Dmitri Studio Photo:behance.net

7 .natural/Environmentally friendly materials

Use building materials that have a minimal impact on the environment and are not harmful to human health, such as natural materials such as rattan, linen or cotton, and natural tones - such as sage, green velvet sofas, olive walls or jute-textured rugs, with earthy textures , natural tones, adjust the dull life, bring vitality and vitality!

▲Photo: Ashish Mittal

8.wallpaper

As an important part of interior design, wallpaper introduces floral layers through textiles and fresh wallpapers to provide visual interest, as well as composite natural wallpapers such as natural kudzu, rattan, silk, silk, hemp silk, and coconut silk to complement modern lines. Interesting and adds unique personality to the space.

▲Photo: decorilla.com

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2022-01-07 In blog, design trends

[Interior Design Color Trend] Welcome the New Year! Get a new look with Pantone’s 2022 representative color “Periwinkle Blue Very Peri”!

Under the spotlight! The color authority Pantone's 2022 representative color of the year is officially released. It is a fusion of calm blue and passionate red. Periwinkle blue Very Peri stimulates creativity and creativity from an inspiring perspective, responding to the annual color selection. The space can also be given a new look by balancing cold and warm textures, integrating green tones, matching classic neutral tones, and bright colors to welcome a year full of vitality and hope in 2022!

▲Villa in Ibiza Design: Reutov Design Photograph: Reutov Dmitry 、 Design: Pantone

Respond to the Color of the Year selection by:

1. Balance cold and warm tones to inject vitality into the space

Choose a cold/warm tone according to the theme, and use complementary tones for the auxiliary colors. The natural balance of one cold and one warm makes the Very Peri color matching effect more lively and creates a balanced cold and warm texture, forming a strong visual experience and profound feelings. impression.

▲Villa in Ibiza Design: Reutov Design Photograph: Reutov Dmitry

2. Integrate green tones to connect with nature

Green is the most important color that depicts nature! It is a color that can arouse people's vitality, bring hope, and relax. It echoes with green, creating a soothing atmosphere in the space, and deepening the connection with nature!

▲Villa in Ibiza Design: Reutov Design Photograph: Reutov Dmitry

3. Pair with classic neutral tones to create an elegant atmosphere

The neutral colors dominated by nature, combined with Very Peri colors and natural wood tones, form a visual rhythm that is just right, creating a calm and relaxing environment, showing its elegant and fashionable atmosphere.

▲Kruzhok Cafe Designer Katy Pyatitskaya Photography: Inna Kablukova

4. Bright colors light up joy and creativity

The bright pop color of Pantone Very Peri, described as a vibrant purple-blue, completely changes the monotony of monochrome and can add a lot of personality to the space. When used in home spaces, it can be embellished with colorful high-brightness colors , bringing bright layers to the space and a completely different joyful atmosphere, increasing creativity!

▲Villa in Ibiza Design: Reutov Design Photograph: Reutov Dmitry

▲ALBED Design: Delmonte su ARCHIPRODUCTS Photograph: archiproducts.com

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2022-01-07 In Japanese simple design, blog

[2024 Interior Design Style] Subtractive living is the rule! Use Japanese simple unprinted style and Nordic simple style to create a simple and light life exclusive to you!

"Less is more" is the essence of minimalist design! Nowadays, minimalist design has become one of the popular styles in interior design. MuJi, a Japanese home brand with simple and functional design, brings Japanese simplicity to the forefront. Design trends. The famous Nordic minimalist design IKEA style, which is also comfortable and simple, not only pays attention to simple design, but also advocates naturalness and spatial transparency! The definition of minimalist style is rich and diverse. Let us take a look at the various aspects of minimalist design below. Let’s form it!

Simple style definition

Less is more - is a design concept proposed by the German modern architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. It simplifies the design, gives priority to the core functions of the space, reproduces the "original face" of the space, and uses form to , space, materials, details and simple forms of neutral tones to present a better design, leaving the most real and precious part of the space to achieve an elegant and concise beauty like poetry.

What are the characteristics of minimalist design?

less is more
Pay attention to space function
Clean and neat lines
solid neutral tones
natural lighting
carefully chosen
open layout

Japanese simple style-Muji style

Japanese-style homes are dominated by fresh home styles, among which the clean and simple design of Muji style is widely loved. The concept of "less is more" and simple design are combined with the comfort of "Zen" The sense of pressure further brings the simple style of home into the home, creating a comfortable space to relieve stress!

What are the characteristics of Japanese minimalist style?

Soft neutral colors - white, light cream, light gray tones and light wood
Natural lighting - simple space layout, does not block the light, so that there is enough light in the home
Light wood floor - neat lines make the space free, smooth, spacious and bright
Wooden grilles - lines such as bamboo curtains or blinds can adjust the light exposure and diffuse the incoming light, making it more comfortable.
Multi-functional furniture - use shelves on the wall to add storage space to the facade, systematic shelves or built-in wooden boxes to make the space more consistent and concise

▲ P+P Design/Photo: empty studio

What is the definition of Nordic minimalist style?

Nordic minimalist style is inspired by nature and combines comfort and practicality. While maintaining practical functions, the home space can also maintain excellent comfort and uniqueness to create a relaxed and stress-free home space. Extremely popular among interior design styles!

What are the characteristics of Nordic simplicity?

Neutral Colors - Soft neutral colors that make people feel relaxed and calm
Multifunctional and practical furniture - such as tables and benches with storage functions
Drawing inspiration from nature - extensive use of wooden materials and showing the natural texture of wooden elements
Less is more – simple silhouettes and clean lines
Comfortable atmosphere - using a lot of natural materials, such as thick cotton, linen and cloth materials
Environmental protection and low pollution - caring for the earth is based on the premise of protecting the environment, and only sustainable and environmentally friendly materials are used
Natural lighting - Let natural light enter your home through large windows, and you can also introduce outdoor beauty
Geometric elements - Pattern is one of the elements in Nordic culture. Appropriate use will highlight the characteristics of the space.

▲Design:Steimle Architekten Photo:Brigida González

The definition of modern minimalist design

The modern minimalist design style is a design style that is simple and reduces decoration. The space is mainly open and bright, naturally bringing in outdoor light, and using simple and neat furniture to express the unique fashion beauty of the space.

What are the characteristics of modern simplicity?

Simple form and function - clean, modern furniture
Open space - living room and dining room, expanding the space with an open layout
Cladding and wall coverings - simple textures and characterizing spaces
Main colors are black, white and gray

▲ Design: Kanstantsin Remez Photo: home-designing.com

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2021-12-30 In blog, design trends

[Storage tips for small square footage] Designers don’t hide their secrets and reveal 6 storage tips! Small square footage enlarges the sense of space and welcomes the Year of the Tiger refreshed!

Small-square-meter houses often face the problem of insufficient space and accumulation, causing space oppression! If you want to have an enlarged sense of space, in addition to cleaning and uprooting, you can also use the 6 small-square-foot space amplification techniques selected by the designer. , in a limited space, through hidden large-capacity storage, the home space can be refreshed and welcome the New Year easily!

Hidden storage on the wall

The wall and door are made of the same material and pattern, and are perfectly integrated. The door is naturally hidden. After pushing open the wiring board, you find a large storage cabinet hidden inside! The system cabinet can easily cover all kinds of home appliances and daily necessities, integrating The traditional design enlarges the visual field of the space. If the wall is made of wooden grille, its simple and regular lines will extend the visual space and make it more modern and simple.

▲ Photo: basq bt LARQ

Hidden floor storage

After the wooden floor is elevated, it can be turned into a hidden storage cabinet that can be stored downwards. With the design of lift panels or drawers, the underground space can be used to store heavy sheets and clothes in winter, thereby reducing the storage space of the wardrobe. The storage method naturally doubles the space efficiency. It is a storage method that is both beautiful and functional!

▲Benevolence Gift Collection Design/Photo: B-STUDIO

Storage area under stairs

The irregular space under the sky or under the multi-story staircase can be turned into a reading corner by installing partitions, bookcases, and placing simple tables and chairs in addition to accumulating clutter. Use lighting to embellish the space atmosphere, display collections, or set up A reception space, small photo studio, etc. become a perfect corner of the space.

▲Photo: stryntrappa.no/plass-til-mer

Window day cabinet

The living room is the most important place in the home, embodying the emotions of the residents. If a comfortable couch can be designed by the window as a relaxing reading area, it can even be combined with the function of a coffee table to entertain guests to sit and chat, and drawers can be installed under the seats. Perfectly expands space storage function to create a stress-relieving space near the sun.

▲Design: Faulkner Architects Photo: Miner Road

ceiling storage

If you can no longer find space for storage, you can also make good use of the height difference in the ceiling and the scattered space between beams and columns to make a hidden storage cabinet that can be lowered, such as a shoe cabinet in the entrance, sundry storage, etc., to expand more suitable Storage space in a small house.

▲B-LAB Design/Photo: B-STUDIO

Built-in corner space

If you have a desk and chair set at home that can be used for reading, writing or drawing, you can use it freely and comfortably. However, small houses are often limited by lack of space and combine the table with other furniture. If you use a hanging folding desktop, you can Choose to close the folding table to become a regular wall surface, or use hardware to turn the wooden table into a suspended desktop. Flexible usage creates space for corners!

▲Design: Studio Ben Allen Photo: French + Tye

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2021-12-30 In blog, Self-built on site

How to choose between a newly built house built by a builder vs. a self-built house!? See which one is suitable for you

Buying a house is the largest expense for every family. If you want to build your own dream house, you need to consider many factors. The first is to choose whether to buy a house that has been built by a construction company or use your own land to build it yourself. You still don’t know. Which room type is suitable for you? It’s better to understand the advantages of each house type before buying a house and choose the dream house that best meets your family’s needs!

What does newly established house mean?

Newly-built houses mean that the builder has completed construction, is less than two years old, and has applied for/obtained a usage license. Some builders will select a few "real houses" when selling newly-built houses. Decorating new homes.

Advantages of buying a new home/What are the advantages?

1.Seeing is believing - Actual experience of staying in

The newly completed house has been completed, and you can check the condition of the house on the spot. Especially if there is a "real house" set up, it can better imagine the layout and configuration of the future house, natural conditions such as lighting and ventilation, and you can visit the surrounding environment of public facilities. , so that people can see it with their own eyes and actually experience the feeling of staying.

2.Quick house delivery- Check in immediately with one suitcase

There is no need to wait for a long time after the newly-built houses are completed. You can move in immediately after purchasing the house. In particular, many builders have launched a "buy a house and get decoration" preferential program for promotion. In addition, the builders use a large amount of decoration materials, so relatively It is easy to reduce the overall construction cost. In addition, the house price + decoration fee can be applied for a mortgage together. The burden is relatively light for first-time homebuyers and can satisfy families with urgent move-in needs.

Suitable for families with new homes?

Families with urgent housing needs
Prefer building public facilities-gym, swimming pool
Be satisfied with the house layout provided by the builder

▲ Green Light 101 Design/Photo: B-STUDIO

What are the benefits of self-building a house?

1. Tailor-made- Build your dream house

The biggest advantage of self-building is that it is completely customizable. You don’t have to be limited by the existing choices in the market. The choice of land will vary depending on the plot ratio, built-up ratio, regulations, etc. of the land number, so you can choose the one that best meets your family’s needs. base. The design can also integrate the sunlight and Feng Shui characteristics of the site, taking indoor light and air convection into consideration.

2.the cost of building- Take control according to family needs

You can fully control the construction costs yourself. According to your budget, lifestyle, culture, etc., you can borrow money from the bank to purchase land and build a house. Other building materials and equipment can be planned according to personal preferences and budget, and subsequent furniture can be reserved. , interior decoration, appliances, tableware, bed sheets and other household items, legal documents and other expenses, as well as 10% to 20% in the total budget reserved as a reserve.

Suitable for self-built homes?

I always dream of having a house of my own
I have ideas about space and want to build my own home from scratch.
Focus on a space where children from 0 years old to 100-year-olds can live safely

▲ Qingshui Fu Design/Photo: B-STUDIO

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2021-12-24 In blog, design trends

[Home Design Trends] In the post-epidemic era, five design trends for epidemic-proof homes! Create a new stress-free life

Now that the new coronavirus pneumonia is a global infectious disease pandemic, the original life, work, and study patterns have been forced to change, making the boundaries between work and rest easily blurred, which also affects designers’ space planning. How should we plan to respond to the ever-changing epidemic? The following provides 5 key points of epidemic prevention design, not only during the epidemic but after the epidemic, we can also have a new comfortable and stress-free life!

The first line of defense - entrance, air conditioning and ventilation system design

The new coronavirus is mainly transmitted through the air, so strengthening ventilation is a necessary design focus. Large floor-to-ceiling windows can be used to increase ventilation and spatial vision, as well as high-efficiency filters to prevent airborne respiratory viruses and reduce the risk of droplet infection. Implement epidemic prevention life, plan and install hand washing stations at the entrance, which can reduce and avoid bacterial infection and is the first line of defense to protect family health.

▲Chongqing Li Zhai Design/Photo: B-STUDIO

Smart home - zero-contact design, antibacterial materials

Affected by the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, people are more likely to be at risk of infection when they are in close contact with each other at home. Therefore, in the design, due to the emphasis on using sensor automatic doors to replace switches, using facial recognition systems to replace fingerprint access control systems or proximity cards, and low-contact AI smart interactive voice, antibacterial materials - antibacterial fabrics, copper and other new antibacterial materials will be used , making the home environment safer and safer.

▲ Photo: imore.com

The living room is the center of the home

The living room area is the core area for families to dine and chat together! Through careful design, the space in the home breaks the monotony. The dining room and the living room are adjacent to each other, but instead of using high walls or doors as partitions, the two areas are cleverly divided through a half-wall design. Through this design that penetrates the dividing wall, family members can interact or not interact at a comfortable distance, or use staggered stairs. Each area is independent while still maintaining a sense of spatial consistency, forming a natural transition edge. Create a spacious new space experience for the house and create a completely new space!

▲Photo: homestolove.com.au

Flexible space design-WFH (work from home), shared space

The work-from-home (WFH) trend has grown dramatically since 2020, with more and more people working from home and staying at home for extended periods of time. Therefore, when designing your own home office, functionality, practicality and beauty are equally important, combining work, leisure and home under one roof. For example: a dining table or kitchen island can double as a desk, and through flexible furniture, you can Removable partitions, half-height barriers that can be easily removed and converted to other positions, fluid spaces that allow the same space to be transformed and shaped for different activities will also help create the right balance in the living space, Also provides comfort.

▲ Courted House Design: Breakspear Architects Photo: Tom Ferguson

Comfortable outdoor spaces - roof gardens, terraces

In response to the epidemic, people in various countries have to stay at home to prevent the epidemic. When you want to add a touch of nature indoors, you can see the outdoor scenery through large floor-to-ceiling windows, roof gardens, terraces, etc., to improve indoor air quality and introduce outdoor elements indoors. There are faucets and barbecue equipment on the roof. You can have a small picnic on the roof, or relax and enjoy a wonderful home-cooked dinner. You can even leisurely enjoy family time playing in the pool or having a barbecue, as well as through the careful design of balconies, terraces and gardens. and decoration, achieving a high-quality warm life.

▲B-LAB Design/Photo: B-STUDIO

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2021-12-24 In blog, Self-built on site

[2024 Architectural Design Trends] Master the 5 major elements of self-construction to create a "green" LOHAS building!

At the end of the year and the beginning of the new year, come and take a look at the architectural design trends of the new year! Architectural design is constantly changing in line with the trend – materials, technology, farewell to the haze of the epidemic, and construction is changing positively. The following are the emerging trends in self-built design. Master the 5 major elements, look forward to the development direction in the new year, and provide solutions for people who are considering self-built For your reference!

Green Building

As climate change becomes increasingly severe, many architects are choosing to incorporate environmentally conscious choices into their designs. Green building (green building) is a building that achieves environmental friendliness and efficient use of resources in all stages of design and engineering. It maximizes energy efficiency and moderately uses natural materials to reduce the negative impact of the building on the environment. , to achieve a balance point between architecture and natural environment in design.

Maximize utilization efficiency and reduce waste
Designed with recyclable materials
Architecture in harmony with nature
Recycled green building materials-wooden or stone building materials
Reduce energy consumption

▲Zuyuanju Design/Photo: B-STUDIO

vertical design

Cities of the future will be built upward rather than outward to cope with growing urban populations. When space is at a premium, vertical design serves as a prototype for high-density contemporary urban housing. Winy Maas, the architect in charge of MVRDV, a genius in architecture, also proposed the importance of high-rise wooden buildings in the imagination of future cities! In 2022, wooden buildings will become a new choice for future buildings, providing people with a more environmentally friendly and attractive residential form.

▲ The Farmhouse Design: Studio Precht Photo:architectmagazine.com

multifunctional residence

In the post-COVID-19 home, the design focus has shifted to "multi-functional" design, and many architects have turned to creating multi-functional living spaces. In this type of design, the focus is on dividing open spaces, blocking noise interference, and allowing freedom and flexibility. Use each area appropriately.

multifunctional furniture
Mount cabinets to the ceiling to maximize vertical space
Use furniture as dividers to divide an area into multiple areas

▲ Courted House Design: Breakspear Architects Photo: Tom Ferguson

Bring nature into your home

In response to the epidemic, people in various countries have to stay at home to prevent the epidemic. A survey by the American Institute of Architects in 2021 showed that people’s demand for outdoor space increased from 61% in 2020 to 70%. When you want to add a touch of nature indoors, improve indoor air quality through rooftop gardens, terraces, etc., go the extra mile to renovate or design a natural-inspired exterior, bring the outdoors indoors, and thoughtfully decorate your home through balconies, terraces, and gardens. Design and decoration create a high-quality and warm life.

Use earthy and natural neutral tones
Rooftop transformed into garden to maximize rooftop space
Create an outdoor “kitchen”
The building uses large floor-to-ceiling windows to provide better indoor lighting and ventilation.
Covering a large number of green plants from buildings to landscapes

▲Photo: homestolove.com.au

Minimalism

Minimalism, with the aesthetics of subtraction, returns to the most basic architectural principles. In minimalist design, the use of color, texture or any other detail is simple and practical, highlighting the basic daily needs of the room, contrasting with the industrial design style, with sharp edges, clear lines, flat roofs and natural materials for the exterior. Match the wall decorations to create a new style.

Glass - privacy and translucency at the same time
Steel - suitable for more experimental or expressive designs, creating a modern and edgy space

▲Design:Steimle Architekten Photo:Brigida González

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