The house which was built on 115 metres square area, consists of two bedrooms, one bathroom, a combined living/dining/kitchen area and entrance hall. The closed, external design of the building is made with respect for the Japanese culture of privacy. Inside, the Japanese way of living has been combined with the Scandinavian lifestyle, with an open plan living/dining/kitchen area.

On one side of the room, large glass doors invite plenty of light into the room, while connecting the indoor with the small courtyard outside. The open plan room leaves you with a sense of space that is rare to find in small-sized homes. The modern staircase is a fascinating feature that gives the room character.

When it came to decorating the interior and filling it with furniture, functionality was key. The furniture had to complement the modern architectural style of the house. But most importantly, compact living is about space management. Getting the most out of the limited space available without cluttering too much into it. The wall system in the living area provides ample storage space while still looking sleek and tight. The coffee table works as a storage provider as well as a perfect place to work and dine with tabletops that can be lifted into a higher position. In the dining room, the dining table easily extends for dinner parties and folds back when the party’s over. The sideboard has been lifted from the floor and the wall shelves are a small work of art that is functional too.

The kitchen area is defined with a counter made of steel for a very modern, industrial look. White lacquered cabinets were mounted onto the wall behind the counter. The steel combined with white makes the kitchen distinct from the rest of the open plan room.
The bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. A narrow band of windows by the ceiling allows as much light into the room as possible without compromising the privacy of the home. The simple, clean room has been turned into a uniquely elegant bedroom with a low bed and nightstands in black-stained oak and the beautiful wall paper with silver that bounces light around the room. Notice the backlight behind the panels that gives a dramatic atmosphere to the room.