When a family of four turned to Wanson Wan of Wams Design to redesign their home, their brief was simple: they wanted a space conducive to family living, yet one that could also afford adequate room for regular entertaining.
The original layout was completely razed, so all the walls and floors had to be demolished and rebuilt,” says Wanson. I had to reconfigure the layout to create the areas the family desired.”
Working with the home’s 1,250-sqft size, the designer cleverly incorporated two spacious bedrooms, a study, a piano practice room, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a helper’s room, as well as living and dining zones. The living room extends out to the wide balcony via sliding doors and overlooks the verdant views of the surrounding mountains – an intimate al fresco space that can also become part of the entertaining space.
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The idea was really to open up the living room so there is a sense of space,” says Wanson. The homeowners wanted to make sure there was room for their independent activities, and they love to have guests over for gatherings.”
One of the bigger challenges of the project was creating sufficient storage space for the family, but this has been carefully achieved with concealed cabinetry and some custom-made solutions. You can barely notice it, but there’s a lot of storage space,” says Wanson. Basically, on every wall that’s available, I’ve incorporated custom cupboards.”
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The homeowners and designer were in unison with the desired aesthetic, preferring a natural, organic feel to the space and the use of light colours throughout. While this has been achieved, there is also a bold play of contrasts. White walls stand out against black steel, while bold pops of colour add to the brick features, glass panels and wooden floors. As soon as you step into the home, a hip and welcoming vibe pervades. It feels warm and chic, and is adaptable to different moods and sensibilities with its contemporary decor.
The homeowners were surprised by how maximised the home seems while addressing their needs,” says Wanson. As a family, they love to spend time together. They also share a study – the adults have their workstations, while the two children use the space for homework and reading. So even this room becomes a space they can all bond in.”
A version of this article originally appeared in our November 2017 issue.
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