When a home is allowed to celebrate the beauty of minimalism, it can end up feeling sparse or even cold. But the three houses included in this post, from the team at Free Interior, are anything but cold while still staying true to many minimalist ideals. The spaces each include warm color combinations, soft textures, and plenty of vibrant personality that allows for them to welcome guests and be habitable in a practical - but still beautiful - way.
The first home is a four bedroom space in Taipei that measures 2562 square feet (238 square meters). The two story home is quite spacious and manages to incorporate both sleek, Asian-inspired design and a bit of playful whimsy. This tongue-in-cheek style is immediately evident in the living room where, in lieu of a coffee table, we find a few hewn tree trunks on a grassy area rug, accompanied by a lemon-esque loveseat design. It's the perfect place for children of any age to relax.
Upstairs, a few vibrant choices including lime green cabinetry in the upstairs kitchen and an almost life size deer, lend even more creativity to the otherwise simple space.
The next home is 1423 square feet (132 square meters) and two bedrooms. The simplicity is still immediately evident, but with more of a serious edge. Neutral tones pervade the space, with light fixture making their mark - like a modern answer to a chandelier that hangs from the vaulted dining room ceiling. A landing that overlooks the main living area below is glass, as is the railing up the side of the staircase. With the addition of a neon accent light in the kitchen, this home takes on a bit of 80s bachelor pad appeal.
The final home is a three bedroom choice that measures 3523 square feet (327 square meters). The large space means that the designers could include in spectacularly sized furniture including a massive white sectional in the living room.
In every room that extra space can be felt, from the spacious dining room and luxurious meeting nook (perfect for an after dinner drink or aperitif) the the bedroom-cum-sitting-area and the big and airy home office.
