Contemporary eclectic is the integration of several interior styles to create a new brand character. In such a case, a good sense and special tip plays crucial role in order to have the building and spaces looking harmonious and elegant.  Stepping into this house, one will notice that there are different architectural and interior styles displaying each own detailed appearances, both functional and decorative, which become the special character and atmosphere. Through such integration of several details from diverse style, a brand new look appears to depict the owner character. exactly what he did to his residence. He adopts the appearance of Mediterranean room separation to gain a relaxing and comfort resort atmosphere in his house. However, he minimize decorative details to fit it with the furniture and simple modern room decoration. The overall result is a brand new style of the so-called contemporary eclectic.

The façade of this two storey building which lies secluded from public transportation is dominated by massive wall with rough and painted finishing. Columns are covered by natural rock while the roof is having saddle type look. It is the obvious that the Mediterranean character is emphasized emphasis is all over the house. However, the decoration is simple and it contains a composition of vertical and horizontal lines and geometrical shapes. This particular detail decorates the columns, windows, overhangs and also the front veranda. They are all finished by mild colours such as cream and brown. In creating natural atmosphere, the owner uses natural materials such as teakwood fibres and lava stone from Jogja, Central Java and combines them with creeping plant at the columns. The exploration of detailing in this building is repeated down to the yard inside the house.

In comparison to common house, this residence owns an open area right in the middle of the house and it is surrounded by functional rooms. This design adopts the concept of inner courtyard, with a garden or decorative pond that is commonly found in Mediterranean houses. The owner then utilizes the open area for a pool. Water element between such a solid premises gives fresh and cold impression that makes this area a centre of attention in the house. There is also a sitting area in one side, whilst the other side is where the living room, dining room and master bedroom are located. Further, the wall that surrounds this area is designed in the form of series of glass door to maximize the view, natural lighting and air circulation as well.

Air circulation in this house is provided by high ceiling which is about 7 meters high, over the public area such as family room and dining room. Eventually, the owner find out that there is a difficulty in decorating such a wall and ceiling and the solution is to finish them with attached gypsum profiles around the wall at 4.40 meters height. In particular, the interior of this house applies decorative ornament from the Victorian period commonly found at European palaces. However, this house uses simpler carving. Ceiling and wall above this list is painted in clear white whilst the part below is finished by contrasting dark colour.

The list becomes a regulating point for the height of window, door and placement of wall decoration such as painting and tall cabinet. In fact, all parts below the list are painted in green-grey while all the transparent doors were beautified with cream curtains. The owner cover structural columns with natural stones that are installed to follow horizon lines. He particularly designed the lighting to make the room appears more elegant, luxurious and spacious. In creating deep impression of a room, one side of the wall covered with plaited bamboo in dark blue paint so that the scare surface of it gives specific texture to the wall.

The common thread of such different styles in this house is the simplification of shape and room details. It makes the entire rooms look contemporary and suitable for variety combination of modern furniture and room accessories. Hence, the rooms are equipped with simple items forming cubes composition and producing a clean look of straight lines. In adjusting to the height and size of the rooms, the owner arranges sofa, armchair, console and tall cabinet as well as mix and matches the materials, colours, motives and textures ; for example soft cloth is covering the sofa whilst animal print motives is used for the bedcover. In lighting, he put down the light armatures, desk lamp and unique standing lamp to mould the atmosphere.

The owner wide varieties of collection and he displays them around the house. There are paintings, crystal in various shapes and ceramic dinner set. One of his unique touches is a transparent window on the wall with the bamboo plant planted outside right in the middle of window. It is so nice that it look like a painting. That is an inspired concept of contemporary eclectic.   http://1stpersonalspace.com/explore/contemporary_eclectic.htm

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