Family Shelter

Photography by Dick Leung

Projected as a warm and tranquil dream home for a multigenerational family, Grande Interior Design presents a 162 m² apartment sea-view high-rise in Tai Hang, Hong Kong.

Led by Matthew Li Kai-lung, cofounder and creative director of Grande Interior Design, the design studio redesigned this 5-bedroom apartment, balancing open spaces with privacy to a harmonious living experience. The primarily divides the space into and private areas. The shared zones family members are situated in the of the home, while the private bedroom areas are positioned on either ensuring a degree of privacy. huge open space unit follows the of 'Shelter' incorporating a prominent arched ceiling in the center of a modern living area rich in light luxury. This feature infuses the space with a sense of warmth and security that resonates with family aspirations. To the left, the dining room leans towards a more rectilinear layout, considering the family's daily routines as the primary design criterion. The designer employs an open concept within the dining room, delineating areas for dining, a bar area, a piano corner, and a sofa area to minimise wasted space in the corridors while preserving each area’s functionality in a user-friendly manner. The actual kitchen is located immediately the right of the entrance. With its Lshape, it has a very simple, clean but functional design. A window floods the entire room with natural light.

One wing of the house contains the master ensuite and the eldest daughter's bedroom, while the opposite side contains the parents' bedroom and that of the youngest daughter.

To create a visual extension effect in the master bedroom, the design team repositioned the walk-in closet to the corner. The original bathroom space has been reconfigured, transforming it into a semi-open master ensuite. Frosted glass partitions were used to enhance the sense of space while maintaining privacy, resulting in a hotel-style living experience. The master suite features a combination of wood, fabric, and steel accents to evoke a light luxury aesthetic.

The eldest daughter's bedroom had limited space, so a storage bed design was incorporated, which not only increases storage capacity but also saves space. Given the high ceiling of the room, we drew inspiration from the "room within a room" concept to create a small study area for the daughter to use daily, with the upper level reserved as a playful entertainment nook.

Originally a nursery, the homeowner found the space too small and not particularly functional. They asked the design team to open up the room, expanding it into a bedroom for the younger daughter. A desk was added to facilitate both daughters' studying, and the spacious area provides them with a shared space for mutual growth. The design features a minimalist light pink theme, combined with wood to create a softer ambiance. Full-height storage cabinets and wall surfaces have been integrated into the space to maintain visual consistency.

In the design of the parents' bedroom, decorative fabric was used to wrap around the existing walls, effectively concealing the entrance and wardrobe while adding warmth to the room.