How would you design a new home for a family of music lovers? Find out more in this episode of House Everything?, Channel 8’s reality TV show about decluttering and home renovation. In this episode, we are introduced to a family of three comprising a retired couple and their daughter.
The Scenario
While the living room was relatively clean and neat, the father’s passion for audio and stereo equipment, PCs and laptops resulted in a significant portion of the space being taken up to store these items. Coupled with their habit of hoarding used cardboard boxes, the family had barely any space left for relaxation in the cluttered room.
Additionally, the odd arrangement of the furniture made daily activities difficult, and a tall shelf placed at the window blocked natural light from entering the room.
Out with the old, in with the new!
The Challenge
The challenge for the team is to transform the living room into an area for the family to relax and enjoy watching TV and listening to music. It should also be a place for the daughter to play the piano and for the granddaughter to play in.
The Solution
After taking into consideration the taste and interest of the family, Designer Jayne Pang has decided on the design concept of Light French style. The concept features a clean yet elegant design that is often associated with exquisite taste and sophistication. Jayne has felt that a classic interior design style would suit the family since they enjoy the finer things in life, such as music and reading. And because their living room is rather small, she has wanted a minimalist look so as not to clutter the interior any further.
The primary colour is reserved white, chosen for its lightness which makes the room look more spacious. Splashes of bolder colours are added through furniture such as the sofa and artwork. On one side of the wall, customised cabinets are built to provide storage and as a design element. Cornices are added to the walls and cabinet doors with matching door knobs from Italy to bring out the light French style. To brighten up the space, general, task and accent lightings are used in accordance with the functionality and style.
Smaller furniture such as a L-shaped ribbon sofa, a box functional square coffee table and an antique writing bureau are selected to fit the tiny space. The team has also constructed a low partition wall which forms a recess area behind the sofa for the family to place decorative items and travel memorabilia. To complete the look, a faux brick accent wall is created.
Another key design feature created by the team is the bi-fold door which portrays in a form of artwork. Inspired by the nostalgic floor tiles, the colours of the artwork are created by special wall paint to match those of the tiles. The artwork is used to extend the wall design visually.
The Light French style of interior decor exudes an effortlessly chic vibe.
The Bonus
The piano is one of the largest furnishing items in the living room and an essential part of the owners’ life. Jayne has repositioned the piano to a prominent place in the living room to accentuate the owners’ interest in music and to use it as a centrepiece for the interior. A niche is created to become a new home for the piano and the storage cabinet helps to enhance its design.
By designating an area for the piano, the family can now enjoy more music for the soul.
For more information about the Light French style of interior design, please contact the designer of this episode, Jayne Pang at tel. no. 6778 6866.
