With smart space planning and a careful selection of materials, Notion of W has transformed this home into a functional, spacious and family-friendly abode.
3 May 2024
Text by Olha Romaniuk
Project type: 7-bedroom semi-detached house
Floor area: 6,000sqft
With the owner’s main brief consisting of a desire to have plenty of communal spaces for a large multigenerational family, Notion of W had to look into the space planning of the home as a whole, ensuring that the new layout utilised all pockets and corners and that living and dining areas were connected to each other. Opening up the rooms and visually connecting them with expansive views and light and bright materials became key to creating linked and fully utilised zones.
The design approach to the family kitchen was to create a simple, straightforward area, concealing as much clutter and back-of-house spaces as possible. The resulting wood-clad look sets up a clean, fuss-free facade that tucks away much of the storage, as well as hides the entrances to a powder room and a wet kitchen.
Small nooks that were previously underutilised were given purpose to allow different family members to connect with one another but also to have their ‘me’ time. Some corners were turned into reading nooks or breakout zones to create pockets of privacy without completely sealing the areas off.
The three-storey home was designed with everyone giving their input into the kind of home they desired. Not surprisingly, this led to a dedicated level just for the kids, complete with a communal library, netting areas as relaxation/lazy corners, and monkey bars to keep the young children active and entertained.
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