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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Shanghai Apartment With Modern Minimalist Flair: Interior Design Ideas

Shanghai Apartment With Modern Minimalist Flair: Interior Design Ideas

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Shanghai Apartment With Modern Minimalist Flair

Posted: 04 Mar 2013 11:31 AM PST

There are few cities more modern than old Shanghai . . . there are few cities more built-up. In such a dense, historic, metropolis this house is revered by the Chinese Interior Design Alliance as a modern oasis. 'Qi,' more than just the smallest high scoring play in Scrabble, is fundamental to the integrity of this style of interior design. It is not ostentatious. It is unassuming and uncomplicated. Its philosophy is not lofty, but attainable. It is not 'everything that opens and shuts.' There are no trapdoors, revolving bookcases or hidden high-tech features. It clearly demonstrates that qi need not be an existential ideal revealed only through over-analysis or intense scrutiny. Qi is something that can, and should, contribute to homes on a global scale. These images depict exactly that.

Mingling wood grains set the bar for integration within this, the elemental heart of the greater space. It projects a certain warmth, in part, because it is expertly offset by the ice-blue choice in soft furnishings. Subtly down-lit with pendant lighting featured in the living space, and repeated in dining, the modern pièce de résistance is a fish tank that not only acts as a partition, but also serves to link all those accessories: living and green. In fact, a challenge is extended to anyone who can think of a better way to divide a space than with an aquarium, in all its, illusory, reflective, tranquil glory.
Mingling wood grains set the bar for integration within this, the elemental heart of the greater space. It projects a certain warmth, in part, because it is expertly offset by the ice-blue choice in soft furnishings. Subtly down-lit with pendant lighting featured in the living space, and repeated in dining, the modern pièce de résistance is a fish tank that not only acts as a partition, but also serves to link all those accessories: living and green. In fact, a challenge is extended to anyone who can think of a better way to divide a space than with an aquarium, in all its, illusory, reflective, tranquil glory.

pendant-lit modern living dining with wall inset fish tank

pendant-lit modern living dining leading to balcony

modern living mixed woods and rustic balcony

rustic wood heavy balcony with simple modern chairs

simple bedroom warm wooden cladding and occasional chest topped and flanked with jade plant

The office, minimalist, even in an interior expression such as this, is a place that fosters clarity of mind, save for the familiar paper lantern that has been adopted by the global community, holding a place in many hearts and many more homes.
The office, minimalist, even in an interior expression such as this, is a place that fosters clarity of mind, save for the familiar paper lantern that has been adopted by the global community, holding a place in many hearts and many more homes.

simple storage in down-lit hall with quirky record clock

simple storage with well-lit niche containing modest plant feature

simple bedroom warm wooden cladding with en suite

elemental slate tiles sleek tub down-lit bathroom

simple symmetrical kitchen in steel with balanced range and storage

modern shanghai house floor plan

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