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Brimming with character yet functional, Pins Design Studio's home for a young family is designed to be chic and fun
When designing a home for a family with young children, top of mind is always practicality. Whether it's how a space works in a daily context to whether materials are durable and easy to clean, not forgetting safety concerns about little ones, all these need to be considered.
To accommodate these requirements while ensuring the home is a stylish space may seem like a tall order. Still, Pins Design Studio has done just that in this semi-detached home in suburban Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
The bubble-shaped sofa takes centre stage in the living room
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After extensive discussions with the clients, a couple with a pair of young sons, the clients expressed a preference for the Japandi style which combines Scandinavian functionality and Japanese rustic minimalism to create the feeling of art, nature, and simplicity.
This was ideal for the family home as the fusion typically creates the perfect blend of function and form while focusing on clean lines, bright spaces, and light colours.
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Above Natural light
Above Marble adds a touch of lux
Natural light
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Indeed every space in this semi-d residence caters to the needs and lifestyle of a young family.
"A fresh and youthful vibe permeates the key areas, where creative details and unique shapes and forms were strategically placed to inspire an imaginative feeling. Ultimately, the home is designed as a joyful dwelling for adults to enjoy and for little ones to explore," explains Tan Sii Yuan, design director of Pins Design Studio.
The kitchen is demarcated through a variation of flooring
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The living room is designed around a family-friendly spatial concept that merges the notion of playfulness and peacefulness. "Anchoring the room is a voluptuous yet whimsical sofa that conjures the image of a cloud of bubbles," muses Tan.
"The natural-toned living area is further enhanced with minute yet captivating details. For instance, an organic-shaped coffee table, curvilinear frames for the TV stand, and slight curves on the cabinet doors. All these unique elements harmoniously match one another to infuse an imaginative ambience."
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Natural materials lend a warm ambience
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Open plan homes can be challenging as defining the separate spaces while keeping the design cohesive is a delicate balance. To overcome this, the designers also employed similar decorative touches in the kitchen.
Luxurious marble finishing on the island and backsplash accentuates the sleek white cabinet, while the island stand incorporates curves to generate visual interest.
A neutral palette imbues the master bedroom with a serene air
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Next to the island, a wooden dining table with a collection of wooden chairs in different styles contrasts with the all-white kitchen, simultaneously evoking a warm and welcoming feeling.
"It was also essential to keep the spaces as open as possible so instead of walls, we visually demarcated spaces that are close to each other, like the kitchen and dining, using different types of flooring," says Tan
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The master bath is spacious and sleek
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Upstairs, the designers maintained a calm palette in the master bedroom via soft neutrals and off-white shades. However, an interplay of texture and visual depth was employed to break the monotony of similar tones.
"For example, the all-white backdrop is highlighted by textured grey finishing at the headboard level, while across the room, the glass-encased wardrobe features dark frames to establish a recessed effect," states Tan.
Playful and chic best describe the kids' room
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In the children's bedroom, a chic palette of white and blue was employed with natural materials and textures to lend warmth and tactility.
A stylised 'mountain range' cover the walls with a strategically placed rocket ship light fitting, a playful room designed with a sense of fun sure to delight the pair of young boys who inhabit it.
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Credits
Photography: TWJPTO Studio
Jennifer Choo is Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, covering architecture, interior design, and art across Asia. Based in Malaysia, she oversees regional content on luxury residential design and contemporary art collections. Legally trained but choosing to pursue her passion for design, she previously led notable design publications and worked as an interior stylist and art consultant for property developers, design firms, and private clients.
