The Family Playground Allows the Kitchen to Take Center Stage
Vasiliki Marapas — October 29, 2014 — Art & Design
References: facebook & design-milk
House Design Studio recently completed 'The Family Playground' residence in Kaohsiung city, Taiwan.
Instead of revolving around a living area, the home effectively shifts the layout's focus by featuring the traditional Taiwanese kitchen as its central hub. A massive gray island rests on top of a cheerful yellow base, which acts as punch of color to the otherwise neutral-toned space. Mismatched industrial-looking chairs surround the island, achieving a diverse look and feel.
The architects were creative when it came to dividing the open-concept space, using a plumbing-pipe-turned-screen that also functions as a shelf. A large glass cabinet is another storage-like piece of furniture, albeit one that is transparent, allowing light to be distributed evenly throughout the home.
Instead of revolving around a living area, the home effectively shifts the layout's focus by featuring the traditional Taiwanese kitchen as its central hub. A massive gray island rests on top of a cheerful yellow base, which acts as punch of color to the otherwise neutral-toned space. Mismatched industrial-looking chairs surround the island, achieving a diverse look and feel.
The architects were creative when it came to dividing the open-concept space, using a plumbing-pipe-turned-screen that also functions as a shelf. A large glass cabinet is another storage-like piece of furniture, albeit one that is transparent, allowing light to be distributed evenly throughout the home.
Trend Themes
1. Kitchen-focused Design - Emphasizing the kitchen as the central hub in a home layout presents opportunities for innovative kitchen solutions and appliances.
2. Diverse Seating - Using mismatched industrial-looking chairs creates a unique and eclectic dining experience, offering opportunities for furniture customization and personalization.
3. Creative Space Dividers - Incorporating creative and multi-functional space dividers, such as plumbing-pipe-turned-screens, opens up possibilities for customizable room layouts and efficient use of space.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Design - With the kitchen taking center stage, there's potential for disruption in kitchen design, from innovative layouts to smart appliances and storage solutions.
2. Furniture Design - The use of mismatched chairs to create an eclectic dining experience highlights the opportunity for furniture designers to create customizable and personalized seating options.
3. Interior Design - Incorporating creative space dividers and transparent storage furniture presents a chance for interior designers to explore new ways to optimize room layouts and enhance natural light distribution.
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