The house owners—a young couple—wanted a warm, relaxed, close-to-nature home environment. To accomplish that, the designers chose a ‘meet on earth’ design concept, with eco-friendly and natural materials used in loft and Bauhaus style.
The wooden flooring is actually recycled and repolished old ship wood, the washroom has a cement floor mixed with mosaic tiles, while the bathroom uses rough stone finishes for a bath-in-a-forest ambience.
The designers played a lot with colour mixing to create a modern vibe without breaking the bank. Having lived abroad for many years, the owners also have many vintage English furniture and decorations that were incorporated into the interiors.
As the owners enjoy entertaining guests, the designers created many open spaces for them. Doused in splashes of orange, the semi-open kitchen extends to a breakfast bar table. The open-concept living and dining areas can accommodate more than 30 people, and two tables—one next to the kitchen, and the other next to the entrance— give the owners a choice of where they want to have their meals.
The ceiling is not very high, so the designers played with different shapes and colours to enliven the space. A yellow false ceiling is installed above the living area, the built-in cabinet has a geometric form, and the walls have black hairline stainless steel frames to match the Bauhaus style.
The whole first floor comprises the master bedroom, walk-in closet and master bathroom. As the owners wanted to display various art pieces and decorations, the designers chose a blue ceiling and lighter wood-coloured finishes as an unobtrusive backdrop. A touch of yellow on an all-black cabinet lightens the mood and ensures the furnishing is not too bulky.
The guest room on the second floor has yellow and blue feature walls, with geometric open book shelves.
PROJECT DATA
Project Name: Mei Po House
Location: Mei Po, Hong Kong
Expected Completion: June 2018
Site Area: 257.5 square metres
Gross Floor Area: 325 square metres
Number of Rooms: 4
Interior Design Firm: 2plus4 Interior Design Ltd
Principal Designer: Clovia Cheung
Main Contractor: Study Studio
Interior Fit-Out Contractor: Study Studio
Images: Shenzhen Qide Design Co, Ltd
