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Taipei Apartment Becomes a Design Studio & Residence

Interior design firm The Ganna Studio renovated a 1st floor, 40+ year old apartment in downtown Taipei to not only become their studio, but also a cozy home for the designers themselves. The apartment is located in a community that once housed military families and the buildings are full of historical details. The duo kept the original structure while renovating parts of the interior for modern times.

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The team joined classic elements with modern ones to create a harmonious mix of styles that perfectly embodies the design firm.

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Large windows on one side of the kitchen were installed to bring the maximum amount of natural light into the space. Pivoting molding panels were installed as a partition between the kitchen and office space, allowing it to be separated off when needed but opened up for extra light. People working can also enjoy views of the garden.

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Neutral grays are applied to the walls, panels, bookcases, and ceiling allowing the furniture and accessories to really pop and be the decoration.

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A rustic herringbone floor and reclaimed wood table help balance out the modern elements in the space.

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Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves are used throughout to neatly house design materials for the firm.

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Despite the small space, they’ve managed to fit all their needs into it while keeping it organized and tidy. Instead of building a wall between the bedroom and office, they installed glass panels allowing for light to enter the bedroom and making it feel less closed in.

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Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.