Iron Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2023
Grayish Green Interior Design
by Yi-Lun Hsu
- A' Design Award 2023 Iron Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2023
- CLIENT: Minature Interior Design Ltd.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 11,929
- Verification code 08C7BA0750 · Verify this award
About Grayish Green Interior Design
Considering the narrowness of the original layout, the designer removed the partition wall between the kitchen and the study room. The kitchen is changed to a central island to open the public space. The study room are increased the amount of light because of semi-open glass partitions. The designer let sunshine, greenery and breeze penetrate into every aspect of life. The tone of all space is mainly based on light wood color that responds nature. The designer took the grayish green preferred by the owner as the flash color, such as the blue-green sofa, and the gray-green closet.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- The owner is a girl who loves to travel and sports. She has multiple considerations for the needs of the new residence, such as wider open areas, and solitary space for independent work.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- This space is 125 square meters.
- Tags
- Nature, Green
- Production Technology
- The designer retains the existing tiles as a transitional dust fall area. The texture of the Venetian Plaster which reflects the free and unpretentious character of the owner spreads to the window and connects with nature. Two bicycles are placed on the entrance wall. The design showcases the common interests of the husband and wife.
Linear chandelier, wooden dining table are placed vertical to the kitchen island. The T-shaped countertop defines the division of the kitchen and the dinning room. The designer smoothed all the criss-crossing beams and columns through the ceiling and storage room for the purpose of surviving vision and the freely light. The core of the home is the daily mealtime.
Following the sequence of shoe cabinets, shelfs to the TV wall, the gray Venetian Plaster and pure white cabinets appear alternately. The designer's circular arc line is an end view on the corridor. The main TV wall which is set off the height of the roof with a wood-grained platform and trowel texture is allowing the sunlight to roam freely. - Design Challenge
- This is a 13-year-old residence which is on the second floor with 4 small rooms. The lighting is relatively insufficient because of the distance between the residence and the neighboring buildings is close. Structural beams and columns make the space oppressive. In order to improve the comfort of the house, the designer strengthened the sense of visual penetration to expand the openness of public space.
- Project Duration
- The project finished in December 2022 in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- Considering the narrowness of the original layout, the designer removed the partition wall between the kitchen and the study room. The kitchen is changed to a central island to open the public space interaction. The study room are increased the amount of light because of semi-open glass partitions. The design goal is to respond to the harmonious relationship between human and nature. The designer let sunshine, greenery and breeze penetrate into every aspect of life.
- Research
- Considering the blue-green sofa in the living room, the designer built a half-height wooden wall to create a scene of a lake in the forest. A natural comfortable atmosphere is filled public spaces. The study room is bounded by glass. The owner can not only enjoy the tranquility, but also see the dynamics of outside. The designer specially placed circular perforated door in the bookcase to respond the arc details of the public space.
The nature light makes the master bedroom ceiling appear spacious. The elegant gray-green closet is stand out against the warm gray wall. In response to the proportion, the designer resolved the volume of the closet through a staggered arrangement of closed and open. - Inspiration
- Since the owner loves the outdoors, the tone of all space is mainly based on "light wood color that responds nature". The designer took the grayish green preferred by the owner as the flash color, such as the blue-green sofa in the living room, and the gray-green closet in the master bedroom. In the space, dark wood-colored furniture, leather goods or linen fabrics are placed to present a lazy retro atmosphere.
- Image Credits
- Photographer/Chi-Shou Wang
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Minature Interior Design Ltd.
Colors of Grayish Green Interior Design
Grand Interview about Grayish Green Interior Design
Considering the narrowness of the original layout, the designer removed the partition wall between the kitchen and the study room. The kitchen is changed to a central island to open the public space interaction. The study room are increased the amount of light because of semi-open glass partitions. The design goal is to respond to the harmonious relationship between human and nature. The designer let sunshine, greenery and breeze penetrate into every aspect of life.
Since the owner loves the outdoors, the tone of all space is mainly based on "light wood color that responds nature". The designer took the grayish green preferred by the owner as the flash color, such as the blue-green sofa in the living room, and the gray-green closet in the master bedroom. In the space, dark wood-colored furniture, leather goods or linen fabrics are placed to present a lazy retro atmosphere.
Considering that the homeowner often goes cycling on weekends and lacks a suitable storage spot, the designer planned from the beginning to place the bicycle in the entryway’s dust area. This prevents dirt from entering the interior while also showcasing the homeowner’s hobby as a unique highlight.
Reflecting the homeowner’s simple and unpretentious personality, the TV wall features no cabinetry or elaborate decoration—only the handcrafted Venetian plaster texture. This minimalist design allows the residents to fully appreciate the room’s height and enjoy the natural light filling the space.
Previously obstructive beams are no longer restrictive; the designer concealed the intersecting beams and columns with lowered ceilings and storage rooms, smoothing out the visual interruptions while hiding messy wiring. The high ceilings were kept with the original slab exposed, allowing the space to feel open and uninterrupted.
To meet the homeowner’s needs for remote work and meetings, a private, quiet workspace was created to reduce distractions. However, the designer used glass to maintain transparency, allowing natural light to flow through and enabling the homeowner to stay connected with activities in the communal areas.
The designer added round door shapes in the staggered arrangement of the bookshelf, enhancing the visual interest of the backdrop. This detail echoes the circular handle at the entryway, the curved storage cabinet in the living room, and the rounded pendant light in the dining area, creating a cohesive connection between different areas of the home.
The residence is located on the second floor and has a narrow distance from neighboring buildings, resulting in limited natural light inside. Additionally, large structural beams and columns add to the sense of spatial constraint. To address this, the designer removed partitions to maximize incoming light, creating an open and flowing view in the communal areas while also enhancing artificial lighting.
After examining the homeowner's storage habits, the designer adjusted the proportions of the cabinets by alternating between closed and open sections. This approach balances the visual impact of stored items and aligns the cabinet depth with the beam, effectively reducing its visual prominence.
Traditional partitions and spatial boundaries often hinder interaction among family members, as well as the flow of light and air. By understanding the personalities and interaction patterns of the users, the design breaks these boundaries to enhance comfort, allowing sunlight and fresh air to permeate freely throughout the space, fostering a harmonious connection between people and nature.