What happens when your parents insist on staying over on the weekends but your apartment is a one-bedder? That was the challenge presented to local ID firm HUE D.
The solution that HUE D offered was simple yet incredibly versatile. Taking inspiration from boutique hotels in Hong Kong, the design team proposed the use of curtains to partition the spaces as and when needed.
When closed up, the curtains transform the open living area into a closed-off temporary bedroom for the homeowner’s parents on weekends.
Pelmets in a light blue colour help to conceal the curtain tracking, as well as become the home’s feature décor element. It also hides the placement of spotlights, allowing the home to take one a seamless look.
The designers were careful to leave some space so that even with the temporary bedroom, the balcony outside can still be accessed without intruding the various spaces.
With space being a premium in this apartment located in the heart of the city, the choice of furniture has to be innovative as well. Here, the dining table can be extended when necessary and moved to the side of the room when not in use.
The use of light colours keeps the home looking open and inviting despite its restrictive layout.
Instead of pendant lamps, ceiling lights help the keep the space looking expansive and uncluttered.
By drawing the curtain apart, the homeowner has direct access to the wardrobe. This is a cool way to optimise the spaces and include plenty of storage without requiring the use of conventional cabinetry.