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“Let space be born for life” anchors the work of designer at Li Hao Design Studio. Most projects are titled with numerical codes rather than words, freeing each interior from linguistic constraints and inviting a direct dialogue between sight and emotion. “In this openness,” he notes, “viewers can cast off preconceptions and hear the space’s purest voice.” Within this intentionally undefined dwelling, the residents uncover unexpected ways of living.
The most decisive move was the removal of a semi-open tatami room behind the living area. In its place, furniture groupings now define a generous, flowing public realm. A low-back sofa, sculptural lighting, and the homeowner’s vintage wooden pieces naturally delineate the living and dining zones, establishing fluid circulation while preserving broad flexibility for future use and the rotation of the collection.
Aged wooden pieces bearing the marks of time reflect the owner’s tenderness toward objects. Unfinished solid-wood shelving settles quietly between the windows, forming a natural vignette. Over the sofa, a gently curved ceiling encloses a concealed, ceiling-mounted ducted AC unit, easing any sense of compression. The curvature lets the lines radiate a quiet warmth, shaping a calm, unhurried atmosphere.
Off-white walls provide a neutral base for cherry and walnut furniture, with wood flooring in a close tonal range to evoke a composed, quietly classical ambience. The TV wall, finished in mineral-based plaster with a hand-troweled texture, introduces contrast while echoing the simplicity of adjacent planes and extending the organic character of the vintage pieces. Ample daylight filters through layered sheer curtains, shifting with weather and time to cast changing reflections across walls and furniture—a tranquil tableau renewed each day. After dusk, luminaires at varied heights and forms reveal additional layers of mood.
Elsewhere, the same attentiveness guides the renovation. Where the original interior relied on large-format ceramic tiles for walls and floors, the bathroom now pairs wood surfaces, mosaic tile, and stone-effect porcelain tiles, bringing rich textures to life under natural light while ensuring durability and safety. Wood continues as a unifying element throughout. A solid-wood cabinet clearly defines the threshold between entry and kitchen, while a newly added dining bar expands the kitchen’s functional reach. The configuration refines daily circulation and family interaction while preserving a consistent tone of understated elegance.
At the kitchen and entry, stone-effect porcelain tiles are used underfoot and set apart from the wood flooring beyond, creating both a practical surface and a clear territorial boundary that restores balance to the formerly elongated entry corridor. Beside the door, a deep cabinet has been converted into a storage room; its surfaces extend the same mineral-based plaster from the TV wall to the main door, reinforcing visual continuity while concealing storage to keep the home uncluttered and at ease.
“In this refined home,” the designer notes, “even with a young child, the owners can fully enjoy the nuances of daily life. The accord between people and space has only deepened their passion for collecting.” Amid the quiet scent of wood, everyday rituals regain vitality.
