Many modern house remodels are a bit reserved in the colour department, but not these two by A Lentil Design. Despite the small size of these Taiwanese homes – each being under 100 square metres – the homeowners have not shied away from piling in the colourful accents. Balance is achieved by throwing plenty of […]

Many modern house remodels are a bit reserved in the colour department, but not these two by A Lentil Design. Despite the small size of these Taiwanese homes – each being under 100 square metres – the homeowners have not shied away from piling in the colourful accents. Balance is achieved by throwing plenty of white and wood tone into the mix, so that the brights do not become a headache. Furniture is neat and belongings are kept organised so as not to overwhelm the limited space. The pared back approach leaves room for the homeowners to stretch out and live life in joyous surroundings, instead of being lost in the debris of it all.
The first colourful remodel is a 40 year old family home, located in one of Taipei?s most expensive districts. The 92.68 square meter home had been renovated just a few years earlier by family elders but the original house had a poor layout that did not meet the needs of its newest generation.

The couple felt that the layout was not conducive to their family life with a young son. Small rooms and dim lighting made living troublesome and inconvenient. The designer took down the walls of an existing study...