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Explore 9 award-winning designs tagged Living Space on A Design News.

Quiet Monolith Living Space

Quiet Monolith

Quiet Monolith is a residential interior design that joins the living, dining, and kitchen areas into one continuous space. A monolithic Taj Mahal quartzite island anchors the kitchen, while a Palladium Sage quartzite console extends into the living and dining area. Timber and soft neutral tones complete the material palette. Full-height glazing opens the interior toward the garden, and a courtyard brings daylight and ventilation into the core of the home. The built-up area is 2,955 square feet.

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House D Living Space

House D

House D is a reconstruction of an old house in China, planned for a family of three. The first floor holds the dining room, a Chinese kitchen, a Western kitchen, a courtyard and a space for pottery firing. The second floor contains the living room, a guest room and a laundry space. The third floor holds the master bedroom and a children's bedroom, and the fourth floor is a studio. Sunlight and airflow are used to improve the comfort of the interior. The layout supports continuous interaction between the residents and close contact with nature.

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Harmonious Residence Living Space

Harmonious Residence

Harmonious Residence is a residential interior design in Hong Kong. The home covers a total area of 121 square meters, with a usable area of 101 square meters. An open plan layout joins the living room, dining area and kitchen without partitions, which supports easy movement and interaction. Wood, stone, metal and recycled cork give the rooms warm natural textures and colors. The wooden flooring is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Selected artworks add a cultural character, and the drainage systems in the bathrooms improve water efficiency.

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Aroeira Living Space

Aroeira

Aroeira is a family house designed as a weekend and holiday home in Portugal. The house is set among pine forest and beach landscapes, and the design brings a sense of relaxation to daily routines. Large glass windows create constant contact with the outside and allow extensive natural light. The layout includes four suites, a mezzanine office, a living room, a dining room, a game room and a kitchen. All finishes and furniture were custom made with Portuguese carpentry. The fireplace wall and double height cabinets are integrated into the architecture.

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Lakeside Villa Living Space

Lakeside Villa

Lakeside Villa is a residential interior design for a house with one underground level and three levels above the ground. The living room is open, and a transparent French window blurs the boundary between the interior and the outdoors. Functional areas are arranged around the center and outlined by neat lines. The kitchen and dining area is connected with the living room. A calm palette of white and wood tones creates a peaceful atmosphere in the bedrooms, where large white surfaces reflect natural light. The staircase is given a simple transparent form.

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Bellagio Living Space

Bellagio

Bellagio is a residential interior design created for a couple preparing for retirement in Hong Kong. The home measures 950 square feet and includes one bedroom, a closet, an open kitchen, two bathrooms and a living space. An open plan replaces the original narrow layout and lets daylight enter from several sides, increasing the sense of space. Dark wood tones are combined with grey marble flooring with clean vein lines. The living room holds three large windows, an electric stove and two cabinets with glass doors and a wood pattern.

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Restelo Living Space

Restelo

Restelo is the interior design of a villa in Lisbon, Portugal, covering the living room, entry hall and stairs. The layout is open and minimal. The entry hall separates the living room from the dining room and the kitchen. A custom-made bookcase connects the living room with the home office on the second floor. The bookcase is made of MDF lacquered in light gray and anthracite, and it includes hidden storage. The living room holds two seating areas, one for socializing near the television and one facing the garden for relaxation.

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Peace of Mind from the Distant Vision Living Space

Peace of Mind from the Distant Vision

A couple who retired after a busy life overseas, choose to return to hometown in Taiwan. The natural environment outside the window is excellent. It is next to the river and overlooks the line of Guanyin Mountain. The indoor space is reduced to simplicity. The natural environment presents the main axis of design. The indoor space is reduced from complexity to simplicity, presenting the main axis of the design with the natural environment.

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Shimao City Living Space

Shimao City

Shimao City is a residential interior design for a home shared by a young man and his elder sister. The interior creates a warm and refined atmosphere, inspired by contemporary art installations. Large areas of stone, slate and wood veneer form a contrast between hard and soft surfaces. Small areas of steel, metal and glass add detail. A one centimeter metal strip is embedded in the door frames, and a two centimeter recessed metal skirting line follows the walls. The project was designed in 2019 and is located in Fuzhou, China.

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