yinjispace

INTERIOR
Benson Design
PHOTOGRAPHY
SPACESENSE | KennLeung
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

This project is located in Zhuhai · Hengqin Bay. Unlike an everyday residence, the homeowner wished for this space to embody a sense of relaxation and comfort reminiscent of a vacation. Therefore, from the very beginning of the design, our focus was placed on atmosphere and living experience. The overall design follows a French-inspired style, with materials dominated by warm wood and natural stone. Through the tactile appeal of walnut wood veneer and the natural texture of stone, we created a living environment that is elegant, vintage, and richly textured. For the entrance foyer, we opted for dark materials to create a calm and distinctive sense of returning home. Considering that this is a vacation-style residence, the storage needs for shoes are minimal, so we only installed a low cabinet, paired with a round table to serve as a floral display area. Whenever the homeowner arrives, they can pick up seasonal fresh flowers and enjoy a small floral arranging ritual upon returning home, adding a sense of ceremony and warmth to their vacation lifestyle.

The designer transformed the original dining area into a Western kitchen + island counter zone. This space serves not only for cooking and preparing drinks but also as the central hub for family gatherings and interaction. The material palette continues the combination of walnut wood and marble, creating a space that is both warm and textured, effortlessly evoking the feeling of a “dining moment during a vacation. The Chinese kitchen features the same Bvlgari sintered stone used in the Western kitchen, with cabinet surfaces clad in walnut wood veneer, creating a harmonious and unified look between the two kitchen areas.

The living room adopts a closed-layout design to foster an interactive atmosphere, with a French-style fireplace at the center axis, complemented by a custom mirror above, enhancing the space’s sense of openness and depth. The furniture selection primarily features natural materials. The coffee table and side tables are custom-made for the project, crafted from natural travertine and walnut wood. The bedroom adjacent to the living room was opened up and transformed into a multifunctional study. It features a long desk paired with modular shelving, which can be freely adjusted according to needs, accommodating a variety of activities such as reading, dining, and working. In terms of furniture details, the desk is a custom piece, and the chair materials have been standardized, giving the overall setup a more cohesive and integrated look.

By angling the doorway in the master bedroom, the space behind the door was put to use, freeing up more room within the bedroom itself. The bedroom design emphasizes light structural elements and rich soft furnishings. After changing the door orientation, a screen was added behind the bed, allowing light to pass through without casting shadows, while cleverly preventing a direct view of the bed upon entering. The bedroom features Roman rod curtains, paired with symmetrical wall sconces and artwork, creating a space that is both romantically French and warmly inviting.

Although compact, the master bathroom is cleverly designed: the vanity area is elevated using the bay window, black-and-white patterned tiles connect the lower half of the bathroom, while plain tiles cover the upper half, and small black tiles on the ceiling add accents, creating a space that is both simple and layered.

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