87㎡ Nordic retro small home, I knocked down 2 walls and finally put down my island!

Word-of-mouth case·Mulan Design

The owner Fay is a woman who combines beauty and talent

She is petite, but she understands and enjoys life

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Her most important requirement for the house is:

“Everything should be comfortable to use”

This two-bedroom apartment was originally furnished with fine decoration

< p> As we all know, well-decorated rooms are quite satisfactory but still need to be adjusted

For example, Fay wants a bathtub

But the bathroom is really small and the layout is basically the same.

Fortunately, you can also borrow the space in the corridor of the room

When designing in a small apartment, every inch of land is really valuable!

House plan

Floor plan after renovation

Project location: Liwan District, Guangzhou

Project style: Nordic retro style

< p> Area: 87㎡

Main project: Mulan Space Design

The shoe cabinet in the entrance hall is at the top, so there is no waste of space. There is also an area for placing things and hanging clothes and bags. Convenient for owners to use. The place where you put your slippers and change into a shoe stool is also thoughtfully considered. The owner found in actual use that this design is really user-friendly.

Like the kitchen, the entrance hall is also made of light gray marble with white seams. It is very beautiful and easy to take care of. It is a very high-end and low-key color scheme.

The royal blue velvet sofa in the living room is the "appearance" of the living room. Originally, this green color is very retro, and when paired with the metal elements in other furniture, it looks even more high-end. This is a piece specially recommended by the designer.

The paintings hanging on the sofa background wall echo the overall retro style of the living room. The sizes are also pre-planned and well-proportioned.

▲The white single reading sofa and the large sofa complement each other perfectly. This is a place where the owner’s family often spends their afternoon leisure time. Drink a cup of coffee leisurely here, open a book, and enjoy the warmth and comfort of the sun. Happiness couldn't be more simple than that!

▲The overall lighting in the living room is very good, and the soft furnishings such as carpets are also light gray, which further highlights the brightness and transparency of the entire space. For small apartments, color matching must not make the space feel depressing.

Dining room This wall in the dining room is the focus of the renovation. Originally, the owner wanted to customize a row of bookshelves, but the designer felt that it would bring a sense of oppression. Therefore, the owner finally chose to place a finished bookshelf against the wall, and the bookshelf was also the first piece of furniture she selected. Fay said that what she needed was a bookshelf with large capacity, practicality, and a display space that was not depressing.

▲The owner also put a lot of thought into the sideboard. Fay has a special liking for Changhong glass, and finally chose this sideboard with Changhong glass and drawers. The width of 1.5 meters is just right, and the wood is relatively thick, giving it a solid pyrotechnic atmosphere.

▲The designer suggests that it is best to buy sideboards and bookshelves from the same brand to avoid color differences. But Fay ultimately failed to choose one. Fortunately, the color difference between the two is not very big, and overall they are relatively harmonious.

Kitchen Two non-load-bearing walls of the kitchen were knocked down and an island was built, turning it into an open kitchen. The kitchen is laid with the popular white bricks, which are very delicate and refreshing. The choice of floor tiles and beautiful seams are the same as those for the entrance.

The kitchen countertop is not large. Apart from the sink and gas stove, there is only a small area for cutting vegetables, so the island can also be used as a worktop and dining table at the same time. The owner's demand for a dishwasher was higher than that of a disinfection cabinet, so he decisively chose the built-in one. The lower part of the island is designed with a single door and a double door. Coupled with the large drawers and a row of wall cabinets on the upper part, the storage capacity is huge.

Bedroom The master bedroom uses a single blue background wall and white feather lamps to give people a sense of inner joy and extraordinary taste.

▲The styles of wardrobes chosen for the master bedroom and the second bedroom are the same. The height of the clothes-hanging rod was considered based on the height of the owner. Considering that long clothes and short clothes require different spaces, separate ones were also made. There are three pull-out drawers.

The style of the bed is very simple, but the metal headrest makes it look very elegant and delicate.

▲The dressing table is made of black walnut, the same as other furniture in the home. Although the color is slightly darker, it highlights the retro feel of the space.

In order to save space in the second bedroom, I chose an IKEA sofa bed in the smaller second bedroom. Fay likes this bed every time she goes to IKEA. Once someone comes over, it can be turned into a double bed. If no one comes to live there, it would be a good idea to do the storage yourself.

Balcony The balcony is a space full of imagination. The sunlight streaming in through the blinds is thin and has a hazy dreamy feel.

The anti-corrosion wood originally selected for outdoor use had keels, so a certain depth was reserved. Eventually, I changed my mind and switched to other anti-corrosion wood. Fay said that she would also like to buy a wicker chair and string lights in the future, and install two curtains for privacy.

In the bathroom, the corridor is separated into a wash basin, and the dry and wet separation is also completed. In order to ensure the continuity of the space, the shower room is not fully enclosed, but has a hotel-style half glass partition.

▲ Simple toiletries are placed on the sink top. The owner does not like mirror cabinets with opening and closing doors, so he chose this round bathroom mirror. The cabinet below solves the owner's storage needs. The wall on one side of the sink is relatively thin, and there are wires buried on the other side, making it impossible to make a niche. Therefore, storage mainly relies on bathroom cabinets.

I wanted to make a wall lamp, but considering that this kind of light source is not suitable for makeup, I bought a mirror with a light, which is also cold light.

▲Simple white marble tiles look particularly simple and elegant in a small space.

The most satisfying aspect of this project for the owner

·Large dining table

Initially, the designer suggested that the owner not buy a large dining table, as it would take up a lot of space. Moreover, the dining table is diagonally facing the island, so you need to consider reserving a passage position. But the owner just wanted a dining table like Starbucks, where he could eat and code.

Fay finally chose a large 165*85 long table, a pair of Windsor chairs and a bench. Considering that there needs to be enough space for the passage next to the island, the island is not made too long, and there is still a little space left for a small cart. The owner can open a happy hotpot here in the future!

· Island

The kitchen countertop is not large. Apart from the sink and gas stove, there is only a small area for cutting vegetables, so the island can also be used as a worktop and dining table at the same time. The owner's demand for a dishwasher was higher than that of a disinfection cabinet, so he decisively chose the built-in one. The lower part of the island is designed with a single door and a double door. Coupled with the large drawers and a row of wall cabinets on the upper part, the storage capacity is huge.

Fay said:

After 16 years, I can finally live happily with my family!

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Design points

Retro and elegant color matching

· The overall color matching is mainly calm and comfortable, with elegant and generous off-white Main color, plus natural wood color. Paved with black walnut wood to create a comfortable, natural and retro elegant space. The materials are mainly solid wood, with velvet, imitation marble and other materials added, combined with green plants and Nordic elements.

Low-key and exquisite soft furnishings

· The overall space interprets a low-key, natural life aesthetics. The collision of different materials makes the space more layered. The velvet sofa and golden and copper embellishments give a simple but not chaotic visual impact. The unique layout of hanging paintings and bonsai is full of the rhythm of urban life.

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