Sunrising Interior Design

The public area in front of the residence is open space. In the private area, the designer has changed the floor plan from four bedrooms to three bedrooms. In addition to the master bedroom and the second bedroom, the designer also created an elegant washitsu which is raised a few steps. While the space released, the owners have more deeper living room, and a new dressing room belonged to the master bedroom. Space function is given first priority in this residence which is designed in fresh Japanese style.

Wood, color, and plants are the three major design priorities of this case. The indoor space pull in warm colors through the wooden floor. The TV wall of the living room made by exposed concrete responds the calmness atmosphere. The couch besides windows is full of the natural light and the storage function. Large potted plants and tea trays are embeded on the couch. The dining space on the left side is simple and elegant. The owners enjoy their meal under a bright "sunrising" wall which is made by the red cast stone and used to be a visual focus.

Respecting and preserving certain Japanese elements such as tatami, Japanese grilles, wood materials, and Japanese artwork, the design integrates modern elements like metal, red cultured stone, and gray concrete surfaces. This blend of traditional and contemporary elements creates a personalized style unique to the homeowner.

The overall interior primarily features warm wood tones and neutral colors. Since the houseowner wanted to incorporate her favorite color, red, the designer deliberately used red brick-colored cultured stone on the main dining room wall beside the cabinetry, creating the space's most striking and characterful accent.

One of the four bedrooms was removed, and the extra space was used to expand the public area, creating room for a piano and a reading nook. It also allowed for the addition of a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, fulfilling the houseowner’s wishes. To accommodate her needs for solitude, reading, and translation work, the designer transformed the innermost room, which had limited natural light, into an elevated open Japanese-style room. Tatami mats were added to create a simple, refined study space with the subtle fragrance of straw.