「佈滿午後陽光灑落般的色溫」向度設計以連結為指引,延展微居日常:《秋界》
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
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The air holds a gentle warmth, settling softly against the wood surfaces. In this 40 sqm home, the original plan split the space into two bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen, leaving the limited footprint feeling fragmented and enclosed. When the doors were closed, daylight was blocked and the shared areas became dim and compressed.
Degree Design approached the project through the idea of connection, reorganizing the segmented layout into a more cohesive whole. By opening sightlines and clearing paths for light, they restored a sense of continuity to the interior. Daylight now moves naturally through the home, allowing the residents to sense subtle spatial shifts throughout their day.
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
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Creating Flow Within Limited Space
Degree Design centered the project on a loop-like circulation, transforming the original two bedrooms into one enclosed bedroom and a flexible open area connected to the living spaces. This zone functions as part of the main living area in daily use, yet can convert easily into a temporary room when guests visit. The walls act as channels for light, allowing the kitchen, living room, and bedroom to visually connect and giving the interior a gentle sense of expansion.
Stepping inside, the first element that draws attention is an asymmetrical feature wall. The designers framed its left side with ironwork and extended stone across the right, embedding the television and panels at the center to anchor the entry view and define the room’s focal point. The marble’s natural veining reflects light softly throughout the day, forming a calm backdrop for everyday living.
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
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Weaving Autumn Tones Through Materiality
Because the homeowner prefers warm wood and earthy colors, the design takes “Autumn threshold” as its guiding idea, grounding the palette in natural, muted layers. Mineral paint, wood veneer, and bronze-tinted fluted glass create an atmosphere reminiscent of late-afternoon light.
From the entryway to the main living areas, the transitions between walls and ceiling are handled with clean, continuous lines, giving the space a smooth and cohesive visual flow, like light gently brushed across the surfaces. A bronze mirror marks the threshold between the kitchen and the living room, reflecting movement and light while creating a subtle dialogue between the two zones.
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
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The once intrusive beam is now wrapped in a deep coffee-colored finish, aligning visually with the wood cabinetry to form a continuous organizational line through both public and private areas. Extending from the living room into the bedroom, it becomes a quiet structural spine that ties the entire space together.
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
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Composing Stillness Through Layers
Within the compact footprint, the designer shapes a sense of calm through proportion and material layering. The shelves beside the sofa are arranged with alternating materials, pairing the weight of stone with the crispness of decorative panels to introduce subtle detail across the wall. Nearby cabinetry and structural lines are finished with clean precision, allowing storage to blend into the surface and keeping the space balanced and orderly.
A panel of bronze-tinted fluted glass separates the bedroom from the living room, allowing light to pass while maintaining privacy and offering display potential. As daylight filters from the bedroom, the textured glass casts a soft sheen, creating a gentle transition between public and private areas.
The dining area centers around a round table, softening the sharp corners of the layout and creating a smoother flow. Whether used for solitary meals or shared gatherings, the table offers a comfortable sense of distance and warmth.
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
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A Return to the Warmth of a Cabin
As night settles, the light softens against the wood-clad walls, giving the space a quiet, gentle warmth. The designer hoped the homeowner would feel as if stepping into a cabin in the autumn woods, leaving the noise of the city behind and slowing down in a palette shaped by nature.
Light shifts throughout the day and across seasons, gliding over the walls and glass, and changing subtly with moments of solitude or gathering. Here, autumn is not defined by turning leaves, but by the calm it reflects in everyday living.
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography
Photo by Ivan Chung Photography