Inside a 1,600 Sq Ft Minimalist Sanctuary Inspired by Japanese Design

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AA beautiful \”minimal house\” that reflects its owner — a Japanese-language translator — draws attention with a spare, elegant interior inspired by traditional Japanese timber homes. The remodeled 45 pyeong (approximately 1,601 sq ft) apartment in Taichung, Taiwan, offers a cozy, comfortable sanctuary designed to celebrate everyday life.

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In the living room—carefully designed for an owner who spends a lot of time at home—the sunlit interior is finished in white and wood, while a concrete floor creates a calm, upscale atmosphere.

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The living room features clean, well-organized custom wood built-ins. Designers paired those elements with designer-brand furniture that reflects the owner’s taste—most notably Herman Miller’s Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman—resulting in an elegant, refined minimalist living area.

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A corner of the living room, accented with pendant lighting, features a neat wood dining table paired with Carl Hansen & Søn’s

and

, creating an elegant, evocative home café for the owner.