Happiness is a concept that all are familiar with but one that few understand. Much like creativity, happiness ought to come from within and be allowed to flow outwards into one’s surroundings and relationships.
Having cracked the code to attaining happiness, this family of four chose to have their new 5-room Executive Apartment reflect exactly that. The result is a bright, airy home where happiness, creativity, and inspiration flow freely — especially beneficial to the homeowners who work as creatives.
What used to be a closed-up apartment with cold walls segregating each room is now a cosy home with an open layout where everything except the bedrooms is in full view from the entrance. Akin to a river that flows quietly in a predetermined direction connecting bodies of water along its way, the dining room now visually connects itself to the kitchen, play area, and study.
This is aided by glass doors that separate the rooms but still leave the parents free to watch over their young children while the latter happily let their imaginations run free in the play area. Additionally, as not to favour form over function, portions of the common bedrooms were reworked into a storeroom and a pantry.
To illustrate the continuous flow of creativity and happiness, the lighting, materials, furniture, and decor are kept consistent throughout the apartment. The use of light wood and comforting orange lighting is predominant, with select furniture in shades of brown and beige matching the wood. Scattered around the place are pops of green and terracotta, carefully selected to insert vibrancy into an otherwise muted space. The homeowners’ collections of assorted knick-knacks can be spotted all over the home as well, from vinyl records to an entire shelf of books that are clearly objects that only add to the joy.
