Yuimom Construction — Yangming Yiju Residence
Island of Happiness
PLAIN MAKE DESIGN
INTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS
Design Style
Mixed Luxury Style
Floor Area
59 ping
Layout
4 Bedrooms, 2 Living Rooms, 2 Bathrooms
Materials
Laminate flooring, Wire-brushed solid wood veneer, Exposed concrete coating, Glass, Metalwork, Hinoki cypress
DESIGN CONCEPT
Welcoming Moments of Happiness — A Newlywed Home That Brings a Family Together
Across upper and lower floors that share the same layout, the design follows a concept of "starting a family without growing apart" — making emotional continuity and shared atmosphere the guiding principle of the spatial planning. A stairway space is reserved for future use, while the view opens up throughout the entire home, bringing together a broad outlook and a light-filled layout that wraps around every room. The homeowners' love of Japanese Zen style, the texture and tonal palette of exposed concrete, and a natural affinity for solid wood are all woven harmoniously together, expressing a gentle, refined aesthetic and creating a home of happiness that belongs to two generations.
At the entryway, a folding screen in light and dark wood grain pairs with grey-toned floor tiles to bring in natural elements. The wall concealing the electrical panel behind the door, together with the beam-and-column space, integrates a shoe cabinet and a seating area for putting on shoes — fulfilling practical storage needs. The wooden lattice screen, finely crafted by a master carpenter, lets its interlacing lines shift with the play of light and shadow, enriching the character of the entryway.
The same space on a different floor: an open-plan layout lets the living and dining areas flow into one. Passing through the entryway screen, you enter a setting anchored by a round dining table and a copper-toned pendant light — a dining space that, too, brings the family's bonds together. A large open shelving unit on the wall, with grey glass casting reflections of displayed objects and light, expresses a refined, boutique quality through every design detail.
The designer uses layered ceiling heights to give the space a sense of rhythm and progression. At the entryway, a lower ceiling first draws the eye to the lattice screen, through which the dining room is faintly glimpsed — a generous dining space, a place where family bonds are drawn together. Turning around reveals an asymmetric island: the kitchen island's solid-wood bar countertop carries the steady tones of the exposed concrete, with an open recess in the middle set with an LED light strip, framing clean, crisp lines with simple structure. The layered ceiling, together with the design pendant light above the bar area, visually softens the large beam to make the space more lively and ingenious, while the metal-framed sliding door keeps circulation smooth and convenient. The island and the kitchen cooking zone open up fully to view, and the fluid circulation lets one move freely through the dining space. The large-scale dining-and-kitchen planning gives family members who love cooking — and cook with real skill — room to show off their culinary talents. When the large dining table and the long bar bring everyone together, the warmth between them grows without limit, performing extraordinary artistic taste within a simple space.
Exposed concrete and tatami, through natural materials, simple design, and a warm atmosphere, come together in an understated, humanistic Japanese aesthetic of quiet simplicity.
A simple, unadorned bedroom gives a soft impression, and paired with a wooden leather chair it becomes a deeply relaxing space. The design expresses a pure, plain beauty through natural and wood materials. Across different generations and different ways of living, the hope is to preserve an uncluttered, simple everyday — and in the moments when family gathers, to hold a lively, joyful atmosphere at the same time. It paints the expressions of daily life through its design style, set to a tone of elegant texture that endures over time, so that within the small happinesses accumulated by the years, the warmth of home keeps drawing together.