Increasing breathing space for a 147sqm apartment

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With target to create a living space of “no redundance, no shortage”, architects have renovated a 147 square metre apartment into a light, airy living space with high quality and convenience. A family including 3 members is the apartment’s owners. They have a lot of home furnishings but there is not enough space to store them. They realize a demand to renovate their apartment to bring freshness into the home. Homeowners have worked closely with architects and find the best solution of interior design for different rooms. You can see below a totally new and modern space.

Increasing breathing space for a 147sqm apartment

In the meaning of “no redundance”, homeowners decided to discard most of cabinets close to the wall such as: TV stand, kitchen’s wall-mounted cabinets, and bedside cabinet. These cabinets have occupied such a big using area in the home and also taking a heavy sense to the space. Limiting cabinets close to the wall helps to change the home’s decoration and bring an inspiration to homeowners.

Increasing breathing space for a 147sqm apartment (2) — Both homeowners and architects recognize that a TV stand is not necessary in this living room. And it’s completely true when you are looking into this area.

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Increasing breathing space for a 147sqm apartment (3) — Living room space is widened to have more area for a little daughter playing in the ground.

Increasing breathing space for a 147sqm apartment (4) — Two armchairs and a small tea table are enough for this living room so that parents can both enjoy tea and see their daughter playing. A long bookshelf is convenient for homeowners to display their favourite books. An indoor plant helps to cool the room air.

Increasing breathing space for a 147sqm apartment (5) — Many people may like a big table and sofa in their living room; however homeowners of this living room are having different ideas. They like a simple and convenient living room with a large area for their beloved daughter playing comfortably.

In the meaning of “no shortage” the presence of some cabinets such as under cabinets in the kitchen, wardrobe in the bedroom is not able to be limited. Homeowners have a lot of kitchen utensils, books and clothes that are all placed neatly in kitchen cabinet or wardrobe to avoid eye distraction and limit dirt.

The kitchen becomes airier thanks to not using a system of wall-mounted cabinets.

By arranging kitchen utensils logically, everything is placed well-organized in a grey closet with enough functions for users. Wardrobe is painted in the same color with the wall to create a space connection increasing the spaciousness and airiness. Design of closet and wardrobe is oriented towards simplicity and square.

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A kitchen closet to hide homeowners’ utensils

A dining set with sophisticated lines to limit the heaviness of the interior

One of the solutions to increase spaciousness to the home is using rough ceiling instead of plaster ceiling. Thanks to that, apartment maintains the original height of 2.85m and expands the sense of breathability for the space.

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Rough ceiling helps to maximize height and openness of space

If a space wants to be looked spacious it should be painted in white. Both ceiling and wall of this apartment are painted in white also. Interior furnitures are also used mostly in white such as window curtains, bedding sets. Wood color wall combined with a neutral grey wall in the kitchen and bathroom brings a luxurious and beautiful look. In addition, glass walls and mirrors are also actively used in the apartment to increase the visual space.

In master bedroom a dressing room is designed attached to the bathroom. A mirror and glass partition is used to make space seem larger than actual area.

The master bedroom becomes very spacious and elegantly simplistic thanks to minimalism of interior.

The initial apartment has 3 bedrooms so architects and owners decided to keep 1 master bedroom for parents, 1 small bedroom for their daughter and turn 1 room into a worship room.

The architecture of worship room is solemn with dark color tone.

In the modern time, people are more and more interested in the quality of life, the meaning of furniture, and the minimalist lifestyle. Therefore, this apartment with lean design solutions can be an interesting suggestion for families’ reference.

Project information:
Location: District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
Area: 147sqm
Design: Pham Le Trung Hieu et al
Photo: Do Sy
Posting: Lucy Nguyen

Increasing breathing space for a 147sqm apartment

Increasing breathing space for a 147sqm apartment

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