This 2,500 sq. ft. Sheung Wan Apartment has a Family Library

An elongated corridor at this 2,500 sq. ft. abode has been transformed into an elegant family library.

CLIENT BRIEF

The client sought a comfortable home that seamlessly integrated retro-modern furniture, an expanding collection of art pieces and prints, and versatile spaces for children, friends, and extended family.

CONCEPT & STYLE

Designed for a young, blossoming family, who values quality time together, this residence features significant public zones for get-togethers – large and small, including a flexible and commodious living and dining room, library nooks, and rest lounge. It embraces a down-to-earth palette and designer wallpapers for a retro-modern flair.

CHALLENGE

The abode boasted an elongated floor plan that wasn’t practical. All rooms were connected through a long and windowless corridor with a relatively low headroom.

SOLUTION

“We turned this corridor into a bright hallway connecting the breakfast nook with the living and dining rooms,” said via. founder Frank Leung. “The hallway also becomes the family’s library, with built-in nooks highlighted by Borastapeter’s Venice wallpaper, and integrated with soft glowing light.”

A bright, patterned marble floor that gradually turns from beige-white to gray-white makes an elegant statement connecting different rooms.

Tips

Nookin’ Stylish
Make the most of corridors by infusing bright light and create functional nooks to maximize space.

Tastefully Yours
Embrace sliding panels to create a more private dining environment.

Perfectly PrivateCurate furniture pieces from various vendors, but always keep a consistent period look, take the retro-modern flair in this project.