100 HOME DESIGN 100 HOME
DESIGN
PRINCIPLES
N MEDIA
SHING
ITED
DESIGN MEDIA PUBLISHING LIMITED
100 HOME DESIGN 100 HOME
DESIGN
PRINCIPLES
N MEDIA
SHING
ITED
DESIGN MEDIA PUBLISHING LIMITED
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DESIGN MEDIA PU
100 HOME
DESIGN
PRINCIPLES
UBLISHING LIMITED
Editor’s Words
The design process of the home interior space integrates rational thinking and emotional
thinking, the two different modes of thinking, which leads to the diversification of its final
exhibition effects. The designer creates numerous space images in the process of adhering
to the original concept and dealing with various incompatible contradictions.
The book divides home interior design into five modules, namely, space design, structural
design, interface design, decorative design and the design of the special areas. Meanwhile,
one hundred homologous subjects derive further from all the five modules, which give
detailed description of the problems that may be confronted and need to be taken into
careful consideration in home interior design in the manner of case show.
The editing process of the cases of the whole book contains such contents as theoretical
summaries, drawing analyses, image demonstration and image analyses. In the analyses of
the drawings, the corresponding regional plane drawings are also provided in accordance
with the logical relations between the different interior functional areas besides the plane
layout drawings of the relative floors. Moreover, the visual directions are indicated by the
directional arrows in correspondence to each photo. The meticulous way of presentation can
not only make the readers know clearly and thoroughly the constituents of the successful
design cases, but provide the designers with a transitional experience from the plane to the
space. Moreover, all the text analyses come from the explanation of the designer of each
project. The sentiments of excitement and puzzlement experienced by the designers in the
design process can easily be perceived from these pellucid words.
The book aims to provide the relevant designers with a reference to the innovative
inspiration, an editing purpose demonstrated from its professional, systematic, intuitive and
legible qualities. We can think out the sequence of ideas of home space design belonging to
our era through the profound analysis of each case so as to reflect on the design motivation
and significance behind the numerous visual presentations.
Contents
BEGINING 15. The layering of space
72 Sentosa Cove.........................................................068
1. The conception of the residential interior design
Capps Residence........................................................010 16. From interior to exterior
Waterpatio...................................................................072
2. Pay equal attention to form and function
Living Pod....................................................................014 17. Wandering space
LA House.....................................................................076
3. From plane to space
First Crescen...............................................................018 STUCTURE DESIGN PRINCIPLES
4. The creation of space ambience 18. Coordination of the plane
Greene Street Loft.......................................................022 Harlem Duplex.............................................................082
SPACE DESIGN PRINCIPLES 19. The basic point of division
Island I.........................................................................086
5. Closure and enclosure
Apartment No.10.........................................................028 20. Surface decoration
Apartment 3E...............................................................090
6. Openness and dynamic
55 Blair Road...............................................................032 21. The establishment of space’s image
Urbania........................................................................094
7. Virtual space
Moliner House.............................................................036 22. The stillness of the space
Pacific Heights Townhouse Renovation.......................096
8. The form of space
Bond Street Loft...........................................................040 23. The extension of the space
Residence 1414...........................................................100
9. Space design and detailed structure
Murray Hill Townhouse ................................................044 24. The organisation of the vertical space
Uptown Penthouse......................................................104
10. Reconstruction of space
Loft Kullmann...............................................................048 25. Protection and decoration
Narrow House..............................................................108
11. The transition of space
Apartament Formica....................................................052 26. The re-creation of the interior space
SODAE House.............................................................112
12. The intention of space
31 Blair Road...............................................................056 27. Challenge limitation
Chalon Residence.......................................................116
13. To introduce new space
Ruiz-Maasburg Penthouse..........................................060
14. The alternation of space
Ceramic House............................................................064
INTERFACE DESIGN PRINCIPLES 43. The keynote of space
California Residence...................................................180
28. The tension of the vision
The Quogue House.....................................................122 44. The continuity of the vision
870 UN Plaza..............................................................184
29. Flooring design and functional division
Zhong Neng Real Estate•Evian stacked Villa..............126 45. The background of space
Adria 3.........................................................................188
30. Route design
No.12 Villa...................................................................128 46. New echo
Basin Ledge................................................................192
31. The transition of the areas
Parksite.......................................................................132 47. The restriction of space
Cetatuia Loft................................................................196
32. The tactile experience of walking
Penthouse Downtown Montreal..................................136 48. The hint of thinking
CABIN GJ-5.................................................................200
33. Flooring's array of time and space
Stonehawke House.....................................................140 49. The overall coordination
House Engen...............................................................204
34. Sinking and rising colours
Pryor............................................................................144 50. The forgotten interface
Kona Residence..........................................................208
35. Perspective patterns
River Island.................................................................148 51. The imagination of space
Floating House............................................................214
36. The calm floor
Benlaw House.............................................................152 52. The coordination of colours in the space
Town Classic...............................................................218
37. The pleasure of fixed pattern of vision
ViGi House..................................................................156 53. New way of the experience
Less Than A Tower.......................................................222
38. The segmentation and combination of the wall
Villa No.10...................................................................160 54. The coordination of the space’s composition
Matsuki Residence......................................................226
39. The extension of vision
Private Apartment•New Westgate Garden..................164 55. The choice of wood
Prospect House...........................................................228
40. The gradation of the vertical
Adria 2-Bedroom Showflat...........................................168 56. The choice of stone
Stratford Mountain.......................................................232
41. The tactile sense of texture
The Ritz-Carlton Residences at MahaNakhon............172 57. The choice of metal
Blue Sky Home...........................................................236
42. Flowing decorations
45 Faber Park..............................................................176
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Bedroom Plan
2
Bathroom Plan
1. The bedrooms and bathrooms are lifted on a rough stone
platform about 16\" above the rest of the floor. The headboard
in the master bedroom is a teak slat wall. Bright orange
lacquer shelves inserted into the slats can be rearranged by
the owner as needed
2. The masterbath has a large convertible tub\/shower.
The “his and hers” shower has a teak slat floor that can be
removed to reveal a large soaking bathtub
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SPACE DESIGN PRINCIPLES
5. Closure and enclosure 028 12. The intention of space 056
6. Openness and dynamic 032 13. To introduce new space 060
7. Virtual space 036 14. The alternation of space 064
8. The form of space 040 15. The layering of space 068
9. Space design and detailed structure 044 16. From interior to exterior 072
10. Reconstruction of space 048 17. Wandering space 076
11. The transition of space 052
SPACE DESIGN PRINCIPLES
5 Closure and enclosure
A quiet and tranquil spatial ambience can be created by closing and connecting various parts of the home
space. This kind of spatial characteristic of the interior space including the enclosed interfaces possesses a
strong definition. The space maintains its introversion and privacy as well as the symmetrical centrality with
a strong sense of territoriality. The proportion and scale between the enclosed interface and the decorative
furnishings keep a highly coordinate and unified relationship.
In this case, the designer successfully designs a spatial ambience which enjoys the highly symmetrical
centrality with a strong sense of territoriality. The size comparison of the home furnishing items and its spatial
environment coordinate with each other, which makes the spatial image more abundant and graceful. A
finishing touch goes to the handling of the entrance hallway, by which the designer makes the small space
broader by the collocation of coordinate ratios and scales.
Project name: Apartment No.10 Completion date: 2010 Location: Chengdu, China Designer: MoHen Design International Photographer: MoHen Design International
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5 1. Foyer
2. Family room
8 7 3. Dining room
4. Kitchen
Master Plan 5. Living room
028 \/ 100 Home Design Principles 6. Powder room
7. Guest bedroom
8. Guest bath
9. Study room
10. Master bath
11. Dressing room
12. Master bedroom
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Foyer Plan
1. The reflection effect of the mirror has broken the closed
foyer and the multiple reflections give the limited space a
sense of infinite visual illusion
2 The narrow entrance area to the foyer limits the range of
sight, and the reflection effect of the top has strengthened
the space a sense of depth
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Famliy Room+Dining Room Plan
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Living Room Plan
1. The decorative interface has weakened the sense of enclosure and enriched the limited dining space with various visual
changes. The design of ceiling strengthens the closed space and naturally links different functional areas together
2. Checkerboard carpet adds the closed living space a different orderly visual experience
3. The bouncing shape of the top and wall enhances the space a sense of depth, the texture and colour of the sofa and floor
inject the closed space a sense of weight
4. The stone textures of the wall and floor give the small indoor space a sense of movement
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Master Bath+Dressing Room+ Master Bedroom Plan
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1. The textures of the curtain and background echo each other, and have weakened the 3
sense of enclosure caused by the interface 031
2. Bar mosaic has integrated the floor and wall effectively and created a rich visual
experience
3. The symmetrical wall decoration makes the narrow bedroom wall be more flexible
SPACE DESIGN PRINCIPLES
6 Openness and dynamic
The openness of the interior space together with the fluid forms could enhance the communication between
the inside environment and that of outside, and can also easily create a moving visual effect of the four-
dimensional space. This space features with the less integrity of the enclosure interfaces part of which
remain the open state and strong extraversion but less restriction and could naturally interact with nature and
surrounding environment; the transformation of the enclosure interface is distinctive and the patterns give a
sense of dynamic.
In this case, the designers chose a linear texture interface and organically linked the swimming pool, gardens
and public space together, to achieve the visual effect that sceneries vary with the changing view-points.
Project name: 55 Blair Road Completion date: 2009 Location: Singapore City, Singapore Designer: Ong&Ong Pte Ltd Photographer: Derek Swalwell Area: 288 sqm Awarded: ArchDaily
Building of the Year Award (Refurbishment)
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1. Entrance 6
2. Living
3. Bedroom First Floor Plan
4. Landscape
5. Dining
6. Bathroom
Section Plan
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1. Glazed walls separate the rest of the first floor from the
1 outdoor pool and frangipani garden in the middle of the
courtyard
2. When both glazed partitions are open, the ground floor
transforms into a single large space, achieving diversity of
space with a lounge, dining area and poolside
3. Absence of walls is ideal for cross-ventilation between the
various spaces inside the house – a natural cooling system
overcome Singapore's humidity
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Entrance+Living Plan 3
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Dining Plan
1. The kitchen was finished in a seamless aluminium
cladding, adding a touch of refinement
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2. The master bedroom on the second floor also has an en
suite bathroom – a glazed box that protrudes out and over
the pool area
3. This modern intervention plays with conventional ideas of
space, and is a refreshing feature of the house
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Bathroom Section
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1. The plan of the master bedroom space is true to the axial layout of the house, and symmetrical
bookshelves line the walls that lead to the study area
2. To overcome the constraint of maintaining the height of the second floor a new mezzanine space
was created to accommodate an additional guest bedroom in the attic space
3. A home automation system controls the lighting on the main building, creating a variety of moods
and settings, with special care to minimise energy. Another unique feature of the master bedroom is
the viewing well in the middle of the room that provides a window of sorts to the first floor
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Second Floor Section
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SPACE DESIGN PRINCIPLES
7 Virtual space
Being the most enchanting one among all types of interior space, the virtuality of the home space creates
a spatial environment that meets the functional and aesthetic requirements through its own substantive
characteristics and moreover produces an artistic conception. Rather than being restricted to the elements that
depend on the interfacial enclosure, this spatial type divides the space by the formal and structural implications
and men’s visual imagination. The most remarkable characteristics can be concluded as follows: dividing
the space symbolically so as to form the visual transparency as well as maintain to the limit the blending and
continuous spatial attribute; boasting the flowing and instructive features of the linear space; generating the
visual imagination by means of the building structure and the decorative elements. The virtuality of the interior
space deduces various kinds of space on the basis of the elements such as the interior structures, materials,
interfaces and modellings.
In this case, the designer creates the Zen style spatial ambience through the abstract technique of spatial
modelling and the concise colour matching. Just as what the designer says, this is a place where you can
meditate and fantasize earnestly.
Project name: Moliner House Completion date: 2008 Location: Zaragoza, Spain Designer: Alberto Campo Baeza Photographer: Javier Callejas Area: 216 sqm
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B1 Plan 6
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First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan
1. Entrance 6. Living
2. Stairs 7. Walls
3. Garden 8. Sanctum
4. Dinning 9. Cabin
5. Atrium stairs 10. Bedroom
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2 2
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First Floor Plan
1. Architects raised high walls to create a box open to the
sky, like a nude, metaphysical garden with concrete walls
and floor. To create an interior world, the designers dug into
the ground to plant leafy trees
2. For living, the garden with southern light-sunlight. A space
that is all garden, with transparent walls that bring together
inside and outside
3. The garden is enclosed by concrete walls, an antiseptic
interior that ventures into the outdoors blurring the line
between the two. Light from the north pours through the
glazed walls in the interior cube, reflecting from the white
concrete floors and bouncing on the “galeria white” walls
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Second Floor Plan
1. The library: a place for dreaming. Dazzling whiteness and
translucent glass walls reflect light in all its manifestations.
Does the space feel too abstract? Some people like to live
with a precise number of elements and a lot of emotions.
Could it be that simple geometry should follow a passionate
way of being
2. For dreaming, the designers created a cloud at the highest
point. A library constructed with high walls of light diffused
through large translucent glass. With northern light for
reading and writing, thinking and feeling
SPACE DESIGN PRINCIPLES
8 The form of space
The form of the home space mainly refers to space and the scale and the proportion of the enclosure interface.
People always use the habitual or familiar scale concept to measure the size of interior space, so different
scales and proportion will produce various visual results. In addition, the scale and the proportion of enclosure
interface also obviously affect people’s feeling, for the reason that even though people are walking in the
interior space, their visual experiences are mainly from the enclosed interface. Under the premise of meeting
the spatial scale and proportion, the enclosure interface design also needs to take account of the area, line,
length and width, material and other factors so that provides people with a comfortable and attractive interior
environment.
In this case, the overall space is transformed by opening up two apartments, the designer aims to create a
luxurious space, and make the layout full of diversity. In this space, the collocation of the classical and modern
elements helps completely conveying the designer’s idea.
Project name: Bond Street Loft Completion date: 2010 Location: New York, USA Designer: NEMA Workshop Photographer: David Joseph Area: 288 sqm
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3 1. Living room
4 2 2. Dining area
4 3. Kitchen
5 4. Bedroom
Master Plan 5 5. Bathroom
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1. The 3,400 square feet loft space joins two apartments in an historical building with an open
floor plan which is both seamless and spacious. The concept was to create an environment
which was luxurious in materials yet informal in layout
2. The exhibits create a supremely comfortable environment infused with an atmosphere of
effortless cool
3. The main living space contains the kitchen, the dining area, the living space and the library.
The areas are distinct but they bleed together seamlessly in the open floor plan
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Living room Plan
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12
1. The project combines traditional architectural element such as the
pillars with the modern elements, which gives people the feeling of
time travel
2. Dining area
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Dining Area+Kitchen Plan
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1. Master bathroom
2. Guest bathroom
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Master Bathroom Plan
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SPACE DESIGN PRINCIPLES
9 Space design and detailed structure
The design of the home interior space mainly refers to the interfaces of space and enclosure which mostly
constitute human’s visual impression. While it is the detailed structure that could present the quality of space
and link human with the interior space together, providing visual basis for people to better experience the
atmosphere of space. The detailed structure contains original structure components and many decorative
elements, among which materials, craftship and scale as well as proportion of the interface have great
influence on conveying the theme of the overall space.
In this case, the fine wood furniture and laser-cut Moroccan style bronze stair railing as well as other detail
elements inject the room a sense of elegance and texture.
Project name: Murray Hill Townhouse Completion date: 2009 Location: New York City, USA Designer: SPG Architects Photographer: Daniel Levin Area: 700 sqm
3 5 65 1. Entry
First Floor Plan 4 2. Living\/dining
3. Kitchen
2 4. Media room
7 5. Mechanical
6. Bathroom
1 7. Garage
8. Master bedroom
9. Dressing room
10. Master bathroom
E =Elevator
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Seceond Floor Plan 1. Entry 10 11
044 \/ 100 Home Design Principles 2. Living\/dining 8 9
3. Kitchen 5
4. Master bedroom 7
5. Billiards room 2 6
6. Study terrace 3
7. Bathroom Section Plan 4
8. Sunroom
9. Bathrm\/sauna 1
10. Penthouse terrace
11. Hot tub
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Dining+Living+Kitchen Plan
1. Both the space and the furnishings are commodious and clean-lined with a palette of browns, blues and golds that
compliment the architecture
2. The living area, and in fact the entire house, is comfortable yet luxuriously modern. The walnut paneling on the wall serves
many purposes. It provides a focal point for the large double-height living space and defines the dining area
3. With just enough accessories and incidentals to reference the Moroccan sensibility of the architectural details
4. The kitchen cabinetry with wooden screen tracery on the upper cabinets, decorative lighting