Label Magazine: Refuge overlooking the waves
Written by: JS | Photography by: Joyelle West | Original Article
Investors wanted to live in a house in a quiet area where their children could grow up - but they did not want to move to the suburbs. Buying a house by the water turned out to be a bull's-eye. The owner of the property is a young mother who is completely absorbed in her daily household chores. Her husband is a real estate developer, but in his free time he loves fishing. Living near the water made it easier for him to pursue his hobby. A boat is attached to the pier by the house, ready for a fishing trip at any time.
The location of the house on the waterfront provided the designer with a lot of inspiration. She decided to create a bright interior , using materials that are pleasing to the eye and visually interesting at the same time. On the ground floor, she used white quartzite on the walls , which reflects the water outside the window and creates a somewhat dreamlike atmosphere. She contrasted the cold stone with kitchen fronts made of light, warm wood, thus obtaining a seaside atmosphere.
There are plenty of storage spaces throughout the house , which is especially useful for a family with children. For example, the bar and TV are hidden on either side of the fireplace in the living room. There are no upper cabinets in the kitchen, however, additional storage spaces are located in the kitchen island and under the stairs.
The tenement house is set on stilts, which means that water constantly flows under its surface . Relaxing on the sofa in the living room, you can listen to its hum. Large, glass sliding doors lead from the living room to a small but effectively arranged terrace.
On the first floor, lacquered cupboards and wardrobes are the heart of the space . They are a counterbalance to oak, matte floors, while adding incredible lightness to the interior. Sashya Thind, instead of the classic bedroom door, used a glass door , as a result of which more light enters the rooms.
On the wall of the staircase there is a green moss that is a substitute for a forest. It fits perfectly with oak stairs and a simple balustrade made of glass and wood.
