男人藏精阁

2025 | Professional

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Sincere Design

Category

Interior Design - Residential聽

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Country / Region

Taiwan

The homeowner鈥檚 strong personality sets the tone with a simple declaration: 鈥淚 don鈥檛 want to be like everyone else.鈥 Taking this as a cue, the designers sought to capture the contrast between the homeowner鈥檚 cool appearance and warm inner self, translating that duality into the rhythm of the interior. From stainless steel and mineral-based coatings to bold, contrasting lighting choices, every element reflects the boundary between warmth and coolness. Strength and softness, light and shadow, surface and depth鈥攁ll gradually intertwine through carefully crafted details, shaping a living environment that is deeply personal and uniquely reflective of its inhabitant.

Upon entering the home, one is greeted by a suspended acrylic display cabinet鈥攁n unexpected highlight. Above it, a recessed spotlight with a precise 3-degree beam angle is subtly embedded, casting light through an orange acrylic fixture to create a sharply defined glow. The beam lands on a recessed stone-textured wall, immediately setting a tone of unconventional welcome. Just beyond, a built-in cat perch鈥攃rafted from cool-toned metal and neatly integrated between the wall and cabinetry鈥攄oubles as both a minimalist display shelf and a nod to the homeowner鈥檚 distinctive way of thinking and harmonious co-living with pets. The lighting plan is equally refined: motion-sensor floor lights and display niches illuminate in tandem, adding atmosphere to every step. Throughout the space, warm yellow light serves as the primary illumination, with recessed fixtures providing secondary support, together, crafting a layered contrast of outer coolness and inner warmth.

The living room鈥檚 most striking feature is a massive structural beam that spans the entire space. Rather than conceal it, the designers embraced its bold presence, cladding it in chiseled, stone-like texture that seamlessly connects to the recessed metal TV wall. The deliberate juxtaposition of raw and refined materials transforms what was once an architectural obstacle into a commanding centerpiece, injecting tension and character that reflect the homeowner鈥檚 uncompromising individuality.

Credits

Chien-Jung Liu
Jung-Tsu Lin
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