Preamble:
In the heart of busy Tokyo, there is a quiet and old building that is more than half a century old.
Once, this empty house silently watched the passage of time, and the old exterior and interior were dilapidated, as if telling the precipitation of the years.
▲ Izumi Mori
But in this forgotten corner, there is a woman like no other, a Japanese socialite, Lady Morizumi, who breathes new life into this old house.
Mori Quan comes from a prestigious family. Her family has an unshakable position in the Japanese fashion industry,
In this family, Mori Quan grew up, inherited his mother's appearance, and became a popular model, affectionately known as the "Japanese version of Lin Chiling" by netizens.
▲Izumi Mori
Although Mori Quan was born into a prestigious family and has endless wealth and beauty, she is far from the shelf of a celebrity. In variety shows, she is not pretentious, but often makes strange and funny expressions, and is called "a big exporter of emojis" by netizens. What's even more surprising is that this socialite loves to renovate houses!
Let's walk into the story of Senquan's empty house renovation and see how she turned this empty house into a vibrant and personal home, and conveyed the spirit of saving and environmental protection.
【Entrance】
▲ Appearance
Design highlights: Sunken design with solid wood lockers
From the outside, the once decadent building is now completely different. The old façade has been repainted in fresh colors, and the main door has been replaced with a log material, which instantly gives the freshness of a small bungalow.
Starting from the entrance of the house, Mori Izumi infused her design philosophy.
▲ Doorway
As soon as you enter the house, you will be amazed by the remodeled entryway. The entrance has a sunken design with solid wood storage cabinets, which is both practical and aesthetically pleasing. In order to increase ventilation and lighting, the ceiling has a special opening to the second floor.
▲ Others
The western-style room on the first floor has been converted into a room dedicated to storing tools.
【Living room】
▲ Living room
Design focus: bold black and red tones
The living room and kitchen are in the same space, and although the area is not too large, it is amazing after the remodel.
▲ Living room
Morisen's bold choice of black and red tones adds an exotic touch to the space, with a retro vibe permeating the space.
▲ Living room
Connected to the living room and kitchen, Mori Izumi has created a large fish tank with one wall for her favorite pig-nosed turtle. This corner is not only a beautiful sight to behold at home, but also a great place to relax when you come home.
▲ Living room
The atrium is one of the highlights of the house, continuing the bold color palette of the living room, with a vibrant Klein blue wall covering. With a grey sofa and coffee table, it's an ideal place to relax.
【Bedroom】
▲ Bedroom
Design Focus: Remove the ceiling to reveal the original roof
The renovation of the second floor is equally impressive. Two Japanese-style rooms are opened up to form a large and spacious bedroom. Sensen also removed the ceiling to reveal the original herringbone roof, which was complemented by ceiling fans to create a harmonious and natural atmosphere.
▲ Bedroom
To cater to the needs of the family, Mori himself created a one-of-a-kind crib that is not only sturdy and durable, but also has a liftable guardrail.
▲ Bedroom
Another room on the second floor has been converted into a dazzling cloakroom. This space has been carefully designed and made by Sensen, and the storage compartments are all open design, so that items can be seen at a glance.
▲ Bedroom
A variety of accessories have also been arranged, with fashion items from various big-name brands in it.
▲ Bedroom
【Kitchen】
▲ Kitchen
Design focus: Retro vibe and fashion sense coexist
The kitchen, the most vibrant part of the home, has been transformed into a studio for professional food shows.
▲ Kitchen
The whole space is filled with a warm atmosphere, and all the walls have been carefully crafted and tiled in different shades. These tiles are like exquisite canvases, showing the ingenuity of the owner, Mori Izumi.
Senquan, a woman who loves life and pursues quality, has incorporated her love of food and unique insights into the aesthetics of the home into the decoration of this kitchen.
【Bathroom】
▲ Bathroom
Design focus: small and functional
Restrooms are an important area in this renovation process. The walls are covered with bright tiles, and the small bathtub, washbasin and drum washing machine are simply and functional.
▲ Bathroom
Summary:
The renovation of this empty house is not only beautiful and functional, but also infused with the concept of saving and environmental protection. Not only did he do it himself, but he also used used used materials, applied for free trials, and propelled second-hand items, all in the spirit of conservation and environmental protection from start to finish. And if you find a renovation company to be in charge, the price is as high as 30 million yen.
Miss Moriizumi's journey to regenerate an empty house is not only a renovation story, but also an adventure full of creativity and remodeling.
She has transformed an old empty house into a vibrant and personal home, showcasing her exceptional design flair and environmental awareness. This story tells us that even celebrities can have strong hands-on ability and remodeling spirit, which makes us think completely new about home decoration.