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INTERIOR
Nov.11 Studio | Anando
PHOTOGRAPHY
ACT STUDIO-misskong
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

The first frame of photography begins at a corner where the morning light spills. The curtains gently rise, and the sunlight that seeps in on a Beijing spring afternoon sets the main tone of this residence as "a soft sense of life". This is a home designed for a family of three. The homeowners are a young couple who love life and insist on expressing themselves in their respective fields, as well as their mischievous and sensible little boy Rudy. Every detail of the space responds to the real needs of their lives and also continues the concept that designer Anando has always adhered to: let the warmth of home flow in daily life.

Entering the foyer, the first thing one feels is the "breathing sensation" of the space. The designer deliberately downplayed the functional division of the entrance hall, replacing the traditional shoe cabinet and shoe-changing stool with a set of simple storage combinations, leaving more blank space and making the daily flow more relaxed and smooth.

The overall space unfolds around the "sense of unity of materials" : The walls and ceiling are painted with beige artistic paint, with a unique handcrafted texture on the surface, creating a subtle transition and refraction of light within. The floor was specially customized with a beige floor that has a texture similar to that of artistic paint. In terms of overall tone, it forms a gentle dialogue with the walls, making the space appear transparent, gentle, unified and layered. The wood veneer adopts a warm walnut color, which complements the ancient wood grain used in the stone part. It not only enhances the natural tone of the space but also endows it with a quiet and rich sense of time.

The living room is the core of a home. The open layout integrates the kitchen, dining area and living room into one, forming the most commonly used and relaxed shared space in this family. The male homeowner is a member of a rock band and is particularly sensitive to audio equipment and the atmosphere of the space. To make "music" the breath of life, the designer specially customized a low coffee table and a vinyl record cabinet for him. They not only meet the functional requirements but also make music a tangible "furniture" in the home and a physical carrier of emotions.

The living room sofa is selected from the IKEA SODERHAMN series. The designer has transformed this classic sofa from a basic model to a relaxed and tasteful one by replacing the sofa legs and rematching the throw pillows. This also better suits the family's "practical yet refined" temperament - it is very suitable for families with children to strike a balance between budget and aesthetics. The butterfly stool in a corner of the living room is the finishing touch of this space. As a classic design item, it stands quietly like a sculpture, with a light form and an reserved temperament, adding a poetic pause to the entire living room.

The kitchen and dining area is designed in a minimalist style. The cabinets and countertops are made of beige micro-cement, unifying the visual system. The island counter serves as both a dining table and a food preparation counter, catering to various scenarios such as family gatherings and visits from friends. The visual flow between the dining and kitchen and the living room, in an intangible way, enhances the social nature of the space. This unobstructed sense of flow is what the designer emphasizes as the "sense of family daily life", allowing people to interact easily without being bound by functional areas. The bedroom is where the rhythm converges. The master bedroom is mainly decorated with deep walnut wood veneer and grey-toned fabric, creating a quiet and enveloping resting atmosphere.

Climbing up the wooden staircase to the attic, the view suddenly opens up. There are no partitions and no clear functional zones. This is precisely the most lenient space that the designer has left for Rudy and his parents. It is an exploration field for children and also a "free island" that can be transformed into a home theater, a music relaxation room, or a winter nap corner at any time. The attic retains the original pitched roof structure, complemented by a warm-toned artistic paint ceiling and a single wooden walnut island platform, making the space visually warmer and more extended upwards. The floor is covered with a soft carpet that is convenient for children to move around. Toy cars, vinyl equipment and furniture are arranged in a staggered manner, looking natural and at ease. Sunlight streamed in through the skylight and fell on the record cabinet, with every wisp of dust carrying a sense of rhythm.

The quietest corner of the attic is where the vintage lounge chair is located. It is specially placed under the window, like an experienced friend, silently accompanying in the story of this family. Beyond play, laughter and music, it has become a spatial anchor point where one can be alone or daydream, and it also responds to the different understandings of "quietness" held by adults and children in the same space. This is the most spontaneous space in our design, where anything can happen. Anando said, "A child's imagination should not be confined by furniture or functions. It needs to breathe and also needs the blurring of boundaries."

In this space of a family of three, what we see is not just beautiful composition and color matching, but a constantly generating, flowing and collaborative living system. The butterfly stool has stories, the record player has sounds, and the sofa can be rolled over, used for naps, or a small toy party can be held. The attic, on the other hand, is the most "poetic" space in this family, where children grow up and parents smile at each other.

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