Hong Kong-based property developer Keyestone Group is known for thinking outside the box. The company commissioned a show suite that went beyond the ordinary. Instead of a bare, minimalist space which lacks personality, the company wanted to conjure a warm yet sophisticated environment, which feels like the home of a creative family.

What resulted was an elegant flat in Hainan which takes its cues from a wild coastal landscape. It draws inspiration from sweeping waves and undulating forms which lie in the depths of the ocean floor. The design is based on an artistic couple who have built their dream home. They have two young children Jack and Hannah. Their family home is a reflection of their values and poetic outlook on life. They have cultivated a serene abode that goes beyond the mundane and merges art with life.

As if sculpted from a solid piece of stone, all sharp corners of the home have been smoothed into flowing curves. The sinuous interior is clad in a soft textural clay plaster finish creating an artistic ambiance. Walking through the house one experiences unique architectural choreographies with serpentine forms shaping both the floor plan and furnishings. The home also brings to life the idea of the strata of sedimentary rock with intricate layering throughout.

The elegant entryway introduces the personality of the home which is elegant, organic and whimsical. Curved fluted wood panels form a warm background for a sleek travertine cabinet and elongated glass fixture. Opposite this is a unique window shaped like the human heart that looks into the kitchen.

Inside, the conjoined living and dining area opens out to a balcony with lush garden views. A soft natural colour palette of white, cream and earth tones suffuses the space with a sense of comfort and warmth. A series of pendant lamps with exposed black chords hangs low above a stately oval Terrazzo dining table with travertine legs. Sandblasted glass teardrop pendants are draped across the space from freely hung black chords adding a sense of casual sophistication. Behind this sits the cosy Terrazzo cladded kitchen with oak cabinetry.

The artistic spirit of the home is reflected in the custom wood flooring adorned with irregular shapes evoking patterns on a turtle’s shell. Behind a bulbous crescent-shaped white sofa is hand painted wallpaper with a minimalist crosshatch pattern by Mark Alexander. Furnishings in heavy silk cotton fabrics, marble and brass add texture to the space. Vibrant oil paintings hung throughout the home inject a sense of subtle drama and echo the home’s tropical surroundings.

The theme of gentle curves continues in the master bedroom’s furnishings. The master bathroom was designed to be a calm and restorative space. It features fluted marble walls, a terrazzo shower and simple wooden cabinetry. A stylish eco-friendly basin by Woodio—made of wood composite and resin—paired with minimalist bronze fixtures complete the spaces. At once soulful and sleek, this thoughtfully designed home is not only an oasis of peace but also a veritable work of art.