Three apartments were merged together to realise the River Stone project, a spacious 300 square metre home for a young family. Designed by the talent at ZOOI, this is an interior of airy minimalism and a quest of perfectionism. The apartment has been zoned to facilitate practical family life, with a decor palette that is neither overly feminine nor masculine, but rather settles softly in a stylishly neutral place right in the middle. That is, except for the child’s bedroom, which is a little girl’s dream world come true. Come along with us on an inspirational tour of this bright and relaxing modern family home…
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The main living room is a large open plan space that encompasses an impressive lounge area, a sociable kitchen diner and a formal dining room. The colour palette runs harmoniously from zone to zone; shades of beige, taupe, grey and natural woodtone provide an earthy scheme that continues on into the master and guest bedrooms.
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A unique coffee table from Gallotti & Radice forms the centre of the lounge. A grey area rug makes an island around which to float a sprawling sectional sofa design by Lema. Varying shades of beige upholstery and scatter cushions visually break up the lengthy sofa arrangement.
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Technical track lights from the XAL factory illuminate the length of the space. A modern floor lamp extends as task lighting over one end of the sofa, where an additional sectional seat looks outward to a window. The ‘light stalk’ and chair combo forms a reading nook.
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The dining room is situated behind the living room sofa, whilst a sweeping one-wall kitchen with island is set off to one side. The lack of dividing walls allow family members to interact even whilst partaking in different activities.
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Despite its foundations in the minimalist aesthetic, this apartment reads comfortably as a family home. Plenty of room to spread out over the sofa means a multitude of pastimes can take place all in one sitting. Magazines, keyboards., game controllers or laptops strewn around simply lay evidence to the hubbub of family life.
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SIx light dining room chairs are seated at a black dining table by Muuto.
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A black modern chandelier by New York Roll & Hill decorates the space above the black table.
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The work surfaces in the neighbouring kitchen diner are also black, which is matched by Lapalma kitchen bar stools and a central section of cabinetry in the one-wall kitchen.
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The long kitchen island stands as a runway to an impressive cityscape view.
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Three unique kitchen pendant lights run the length of the breakfast bar.
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are displayed in a backlit unit.
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Shallow units provide storage opportunities around the headboard in the first bedroom. A Grasshopper floor lamp partners one side of the bed, whilst a small side table accompanies the other.
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A table lamp version of the Grasshopper floor light is placed at the end of a long dresser. Deep yellow accents weave a new thread into the home’s colour story.
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White marble tiles and indoor plants decorate the bathroom. The chair is by Walter Knoll; the towel and bathroom set are Agape.
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The master bedroom storage furniture is fronted with smoked glass to maintain a sense of openness and space. The bedroom pendant light and wall light are solar disks by Marset.
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A small side table sits in the walkway to the ensuite bathroom.
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Metal shelving gives an industrial bathroom flavour.
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Bedroom number three is the nanny’s room. This is a compact but functional space that offers a neat work area in front of a large window.
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Smooth slab fronted wardrobes line one entire wall, with a mid century modern dresser providing extra storage beneath the television.
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provide a nice alternative to wall scones, and they can be easily repurposed in other areas too.
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A 4 poster bed in the shape of a house makes a grand statement in the child’s room. Light pink and beige decorates the walls and soft furnishings; a pastel themed kids' room is calming and promotes restful sleep.
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A comfy kid's chair sits against one of numerous house shaped panels along the tv wall.
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, which is a sconce by Karman, lights up another house panel on the opposite wall.
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Behind the head of the bed, a dedicated kid's study is kitted out with a white and wood desk and a copper desk lamp, all nestled under a pitched roof. This zoning keeps the child’s studies separate from the rest and recreation area. The dreamy cloud shaped ceiling light is by Nemo; a transparent bubble chair allows the child to take a study break and swing beneath the ‘sky’.
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You can get that cute Peacock pencil holder by designer Takeshi Sawada here!
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The kid’s bathroom wall decor follows on with the house shaped theme.