2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Silver Winner

Warm Dwelling

Entrant

XI YUAN INTERIOR DESIGN/ HUANG HAO CHANG

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Lai Meiyun

Country / Region

Taiwan

Designed for a compact footprint, this project embraces the existing structure and strips away the unnecessary. By using light and warm wood tones to set the mood, the design creates a space that is fully functional yet remains calm and orderly.
The design avoids superfluous ornamentation, letting materials speak for themselves through their practical beauty. A palette of creamy whites, combined with warm wood grains, makes the interior feel significantly more spacious and airy. Linear cove lighting along the ceiling visually raises the height while providing soft, even ambient illumination. Large windows flood the room with natural daylight, dispelling the confinement often associated with smaller units. This transparency keeps sightlines open, creating a serene atmosphere that naturally puts the mind at ease.
Within these limited dimensions, a clear system for storage and circulation has been established. Five key zones—storage, living, cooking, grooming, and sleeping—are seamlessly integrated through precise spatial planning. Floor-to-ceiling wardrobes with minimalist paneling offer a clean, unified look while maximizing storage capacity. In the main area, an area rug softly delineates the sofa zone from the sleeping quarter, ensuring functional separation without sacrificing the sense of openness. Every piece of furniture is selected to balance aesthetics with scale, promoting effortless movement and a sense of ease throughout the home.
True spatial value comes from thoughtful restraint, not elaborate decoration. Warm Dwelling addresses the challenges of compact living through strategic spatial planning and a soothing color scheme. Every detail serves a real purpose, returning the living experience to its essence: pure comfort and functional living.

Credits

Design Director
HUANG HAO CHANG
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