Hong Kong interior design firm ED Design has created a cosy home with black and white as the main colour palette for a couple who have a penchant for the finer things in life.
The in-trend black and white decor palette can work wonder in a modern abode. Perfecting the minimalist style, however, requires deep thought into the composition and purpose of each space. So how do you make a black and white home both modern and intriguing? This 2,000-sq. ft. independent house in Yuen Long epitomises such a streamlined approach.
Curated by ED Design, this spacious three-story house is equipped with a large ceiling window atop the main entrance door. The moment you step into the house, you are instantly absorbed by the clear configuration of the interior.
On the ground floor, the pristine white walls are stylish and in vogue, the generous ceiling height and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing ample natural light in to illuminate the space. A pair of bright red single-person combs highlights the living room, which collides with the black and white background to bring forth a brisk contrast. Coupled with the simple lines and lighting effects, a modern and comfortable space is yielded.
Ascending the stairs next to the living room, enter the dining room and kitchen on the mezzanine floor. With an open-plan layout, the sizeable kitchen can be used simultaneously by multiple people. The dining area is well-lit and overlooks verdant greenery from the outside. The U-shaped kitchen cabinets are used to enhance the sense of space, providing a homey cooking and dining space for the house owners.
The black and white theme extends to the rear garden. The long space layout is designated as a barbecue site on one side; on the other, an area for the owner’s two pet dogs to roam around and have fun. It is also a daily leisure spot for the owner’s family. Several old pine bonsai becomes the focal point of the back garden, with the beige-white floor tiles permeating a welcoming Zen ambiance.
The garage window on the ground floor look onto the corridor, and the design team has meticulously aligned an angle to place the painting in the house in creating a picture-in-picture effect. The corridor design also echoes that of the garage. On the wall of the coupled windows, a linear wall shelf is built in; along with wash wall lighting, the long and narrow corridor feels as if one has entered the tunnel of time.
The master room is located on the second floor. The furniture layout is relatively simple, the foot of the bed left blank for the dog to sleep and rest. A headboard upholstered in faux leather complements the half-waist wooden wall against the bedboard; it is geared with a light trough to create a wall-wash lighting effect, adding a dynamic layered effect to the plain white wall. Because the faux ceiling of the vanity dresser is lower than that of other positions in the room, the mirror of the dressing table is able to penetrate the ceiling to elongate the visual effect.
Considering both owners often work from home, the study room on the second floor employs a back-to-back design. Both sides are furnished with pure white wall cabinets to store documents and to steer away from feeling cluttered. The display position on the lower level of the bookcase, with black embellishment, parallels with the design of the entire house.
Boast of simple colour and texture, this Yuen Long house has leveraged the modish black and white palette to craft a distinctive, warm abode.
