The most high-end kitchen countertop available today is the stainless steel countertop, exemplified by Blanco’s Durinox model. It features a completely seamless sink design, ensuring effortless cleaning and a sleek, integrated appearance. However, it is expensive and prone to scratches, making it ideal for affluent households with minimal cooking.
A 64sqm small home uses semi-open and minimalist wooden design to create a space that appeals to everyone, even though it was designed with a masculine touch.
The owner is a single white-collar worker at a Japanese company, spending half the year traveling globally. Initial discussions about his future home focused on keywords like “warm, rational, textured, and restrained.” After trusting the designers, they created a personalized space with bold creativity.
The owner had strict material requirements, insisting on solid wood, leather sofas, a separate walk-in closet, and a full-wall bookshelf in the study.
After multiple adjustments in design, materials, and soft furnishings over five months, the total budget for hard and soft decoration was fixed at 250,000 RMB.
Entrance screen wall: The artwork at the entrance was carefully selected, with the owner delighted by a wooden collage painting symbolizing “harmony between heaven, earth, and people.”
Entrance cabinet, kitchen, and screen wall: A newly built wall effectively separates the dining and kitchen areas.
A single wall organizes spatial虚实 and rational movement lines.
Entrance, kitchen, dining room, living room, and walk-in closet: A complete living flow is visible.
Despite the small size, the owner prioritized high-quality living. Walls were painted with Skshu Paint’s Yunhui series, which meets healthy water-based coating standards, is additive-free, and allows moving in just 8 hours after application. Its anti-mold and air-purifying properties, with bamboo charcoal factors, suit Shanghai’s humid climate. Skshu Paint, a leading domestic brand, exceeds environmental standards with zero additives and durable, washable film.
1. Glass doors enhance transparency in the limited kitchen space.
2. Gray floor tiles paired with white wall tiles visually expand the area.
Minimalist ultra-clear glass kitchen doors maximize transparency in the traditional enclosed layout.
Adequate lighting, uniform textured wood panels, and light gray hexagonal tiles alleviate the cramped feel of the enclosed kitchen.
Mixing wood, leather, and metal elements instantly enhances spatial quality.
Curved treatments create continuous spaces.
Entrance area, dining zone, photo wall, and wash area.
Large-capacity sideboard storage meets needs for wine, display, and party supplies.
The dining table features masculine black walnut wood, paired with leather chairs and rose gold pendant lights, creating a stable, quality space with comfort and vitality.
Sideboard details: Hermès gray marble edging and oak wood panels.
Dining room, living room, and semi-open study.
1. Semi-open design between living room and study increases flexibility.
2. Curved transitions make space flow naturally.
3. Floating TV cabinet reduces cleaning死角.
Living room curved treatment for continuity.
A formal TV wall design with black silk-textured tiles and oak panels, connected by black brushed aluminum strips. The floating cabinet ensures easy cleaning.
TV cabinet material details.
Sliding door panels provide controlled access to storage, with lighting for a modern style appreciated by the owner.
Sofa background wall, curved corners, desk, and full-wall wooden bookshelf.
Sofa background wall and semi-open study “lookout.” An affordable IKEA leather sofa and modular walnut coffee tables offer versatility.
A photo wall addresses the entrance facing the bedroom door, creating a fun display space.
One wall combines display and privacy, becoming the home’s spiritual core when the bedroom opens.
Shelf display wall and three-separation bathroom.
As soft furnishing concluded, the owner found a partner, and the space will soon be filled with memories of their journeys.
Three-separation bathroom wash area: white cabinet, light gray terrazzo tiles, and custom lit mirror echoing hexagonal floor tiles. Clever lighting ensures a bright, practical space with access to the walk-in closet.
“Floating” glass “lake” and terrazzo “shore,” reflecting architectural inspiration.
Toilet area: terrazzo revival with a calm, masculine aesthetic.
Shower area: transformed from a utility balcony, with frosted glass and blinds for light and privacy control.
1. Half-removed sofa wall balances openness and privacy.
2. Full-wall open bookshelf and display cabinet.
Public area and semi-open study relation: curved corners connect sideboard and storage, with handmade oak veneer for continuity. The half-removed wall creates a “checkout” space, praised by the owner.
Floating, mortise-and-tenon oak bookshelf wall enhances cultural atmosphere and personal display.
Extended flower shelf outside, oak shelves inside, and an “Eames” reading corner.
Custom 30mm thick oak desk with curved cuts for fluid space.
Three-separation bathroom and walk-in closet, with sliding door 1.
Linear walk-in closet with adjustable shelving system, forming a circular flow between bedroom, closet, bathroom, and display area.
Walk-in closet interior with adjustable shelves.
The walk-in closet compresses part of the bedroom but improves movement lines.
Custom lit wooden headboard with a budget-friendly bed frame.
Custom bed frame with optimized space for aisles and curtains, creating a compact yet comfortable bedroom.
A set of black walnut and iron coffee tables split into three side tables for versatile use.
From the balcony, the owner admired the space as a “refined modern wooden museum.”
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