Thank you for the opportunity to work on your new home, it was a pleasure.
The distribution of functions is kept intact as
per your request, and all installations in original positions according to the brief and provided images (toilet outlets visible in photos, etc.)
Besides the functional side of the design, I aimed to create a pleasant atmosphere that matches your described preference of style, colors, and materials. Even though dark colors dominate the space, there is a lot of natural light to achieve a good balance and create a cozy and pleasant atmosphere in each room. The chosen furniture and materials are predominantly in neutral colors, with a few pops of color in the choice of details such as carpets, accent chairs, and lamps with a combination of color and metal finishes.
I'm going to briefly talk through the proposal room by room And explain some design decisions.
Kitchen
The kitchen is positioned on the raised level of the open space on the side where the original outlets and installations are.
The kitchen is L-shaped, with the main kitchen line containing all cooking appliances (oven, microwave, cooking hob with hood above), and the shorter side of the L is a bar area that is at the same time bridging the transition between the entrance and kitchen area. As the entrance, lounge and kitchen are an open space, the kitchen is functionally enclosed by the bar and doesn't seem to be begging at the very entrance while still maintaining visual contact with the lounge and entrance.
The sink and dishwasher are placed on the central island that is both connecting and dividing the kitchen area from the dining.
The kitchen is fully equipped and has a lot of storage space.
Dining
The dining area is placed on the raised platform with the kitchen and in direct contact with the terrace. It can hoast 6-8 people on daily basis and can be moved away from the wall and be used by a larger number when hosting a dinner for more guests.
Lounge
The lounge is in the lower part of the open space area and is oriented towards the inside of the room and towards the kitchen and dining, visually distracting from the entrance door by the position of the sofa.
The lounge and dining area are merged by a small transition area with a bioethanol fireplace and a cozy reading nook on the step between the two levels.
The lounge is furn8shed with an L-shaped sofa, lounge chair, and low cabinet with tv, and storage.
Bedroom
The bedroom is furnished with a large double bed with bedside tables, a built-in wardrobe along the full wall area, and a vanity area opposite the bed.
Study
Besides the option for the study arrangement shown in the image, a few more options are added to the DWG file. These options include options with more, and less desk area, one or two workstations, added reading, and relaxation space, and an option with a pull-out sofa for guests.
Bathrooms
The bathroom arrangements are determined by the outlets that can not be easily moved and therefore the position of all other elements is already quite fixed. I know you originally thought to have the laundry in the small bathroom, this would mean having a lot smaller shower or no shower or eliminating the bidet from this bathroom. I opted for a different solution just as an option to consider, and the rendering is showing the smaller bathroom in that arrangement to provide a visual of the future aesthetic that would be similar in both bathrooms.
Of course, this depends on your needs and preferences. The main benefit of this solution is having two bathrooms both with a walk-in shower, toilet, bidet, and comfortable sink area, instead of having one large bathroom with lots of space and the other bathroom being a service bathroom/laundry.
Another option would also be making the smaller bathroom into a laundry if you need more space for it, including more storage, etc.
Terrace
The terrace area is an extension of the dining and lounge. As you exit the kitchen and dining indoors area you walk onto an exterior dining space. On the inner part of the terrace, there is a large lounge area that can hoast a large number of guests, and on the outer edge of the terrace, there is a more intimate setting with a direct view of the surroundings and a lot of greenery.
the plan and photos do not correspond regarding the space where the outdoor lounge area is, and therefore it's provided only as a plan with the spatial organization, and not a rendering.
The plan shows a "niche" towards the staircase and elevator, and the photo indicates the opposite. I would be happy to provide you with a more detailed design of the terrace if you like the direction I'm taking with the design when provided with an accurate drawing of the terrace.
I hope I've managed to explain everything, as well as meet your expectations regarding the project. If you have any further questions feel free to contact me.
