fully resolved
A compact studio unit reimagined as a warm, functional living environment.
The central challenge of the project was spatial: how to create a meaningful separation between the sleeping and living areas within a single open floor plan, without closing the space off or sacrificing light. The answer is a custom-made timber divider that does multiple things at once. On one side, it becomes the headboard of the bed and a surface for nightstand objects, flush against the column. At its center, it opens into open shelving — introducing decoration, creating visual division without opacity, and extending the separation vertically. On the opposite side, it transitions into the back of the sofa, then into a bar counter with integrated barstools.
The palette is warm and restrained throughout: timber textures, grey and beige tones, a carefully selected wallpaper behind the bed that adds depth and accent without disrupting the calm. The living area features a custom TV wall in vertical timber slats with concealed cabling, a floor-to-ceiling mirror, and a compact desk-vanity — functional for work or preparation. An ottoman with an integrated movable timber tray serves as both seating and coffee table. The kitchenette is finished in matching timber cabinetry, housing full appliances within a compact and cohesive footprint.
Lighting is asymmetric by design — a deliberate choice that introduces a quiet dynamic and keeps the room from feeling static despite its compact scale.
The result is a studio that works as hard as the guests who stay in it — warm enough to feel like a retreat, resolved enough to feel like home.