House Tour: A sumptuous Vietnamese townhouse that looks like a European mansion
This townhouse in the Bason area of Ho Chi Minh was redesigned with classical European influences and family time in mind.
By Melody Bay -
When one's children are now grown and married, the needs of the home change -- it now becomes a place for both family gatherings and relaxed entertainment.
It was with this in mind that the owners of this penthouse in the Bason area of Ho Chi Minh City approached interior designer Thái Công. Now that they lived with their adult children and spouses, they wanted to redesign the townhouse in the classical European style.
Thái Công reconfigured the layout and carefully curated the furniture, sourcing it from both local stores and Europe. As function was just as important as style, he made sure to take the daily activities of the homeowners into consideration and how they would use the furniture.
Since family time was important to them, Thái Công decided to focus on communal spaces within the home to promote quality time, such as the living room and entertainment room.
AT A GLANCE
Who lives here: A couple with their grown children and spouses
Type of house: Townhouse in Ho Chi Minh
Size of house: 600 sqm
ID: Thái Công
Thái Công's design for the entryway was inspired by London townhouses. Here, the entrance features a Moisonnier sideboard paired with a large mirror and chinoiserie wallpaper in a meeting of Eastern and Western influences.
An expansive mirror and herringbone floor lead the way to the rest of the home.
Luxe touches like crystal lamps, a leather sofa from Longhi, and Dedar wallpaper create an atmosphere not unlike that of a luxury hotel suite.
A cosy dining room is a must for family gatherings. At the side, a hidden door opens up to the kitchen, which has been tucked away since the homeowners love to cook.
The living room features a carefully curated selection of furniture sourced both locally and from Europe.
The entirety of the first floor is taken up by the master bedroom. Thái Công used classical European architectural principles and a light colour palette, adding in elements such as double doors and porcelain cupboards.
Just outside the bedroom is a wide corridor that leads to the dressing rooms and a spacious master bathroom with a freestanding bath and sauna facilities -- a setup worthy of any home spa.
The townhouse also includes a bar and a home theatre for entertainment, similarly outfitted in the classical European style.