A transformed home in Kuching with Japandi aesthetics by J Hous Studio
Lack of ventilation and natural lighting is a problem that continues to affect many homes, as was the case for this home located in Kuching, Sarawak, despite having a generous built-up area of approximately 3,000 square feet spread out over a double-storey semi-detached house.
“The original space lacked a sense of harmony and functionality, leaving it feeling cramped, dark and disorganised. Furniture was randomly placed without consideration for traffic flow or functional zones,” recalls Joyce Wong, founder and lead designer of J Hous Studio.
“The overall brightness was also subpar due to inadequate natural light and improper lighting choices.”
The Kuching-based studio then set about transforming this for the clients, a family comprising of a couple and their two children of primary school age.
“The moment we paid a site visit to the house, we recognised the potential to transform the interior into something truly captivating,” says Wong.
Wong's overall concept of choice was a harmonious fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics, known as Japandi design. This cosy but warm style was ideal for this growing family for its timelessness and uncluttered approach.
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