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A Loft Designed for a Couple and Their 3 Cats

HAO Design Studio designed this apartment in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan for a couple, their three beloved cats, and all of their collectibles. They swapped out the bright marble floors for a more subdued concrete, which instantly set the tone for the modern/industrial space.

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An iron panel welcomes the homeowners and guests upon entering with their favorite image.

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Once inside, the space is bright and open and decked out with a mix of modern and vintage finds.

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The massive plywood shelf is the highlight of the living room holding books and other ephemera.

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In the dining room, the table is made from wood and pipes, as is the shelf hanging on the brick wall. A red vintage phone hangs beside it.

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Just off the dining room is the cat den, a space for them to play and sleep.

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The cats access the area via an arched doorway built just for them.

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The display cases slide to reveal storage for their collection of records.

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That space is also used to watch movies on a big screen that pulls down.

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Photos by Hey!Cheese.

Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.