London Design Gold

2025

Luminous Eclipse

Entrant Company

VS MUSES LAB

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Private Client

Country / Region

Taiwan

Luminous Eclipse is a refined residential interior design project that gracefully merges spatial fluidity with natural materiality. Situated in a newly completed apartment, the space presented a unique layout challenge: although well-lit with generous windows, the clients wanted to avoid the conventional layout where the television anchors a fixed focal wall. Instead, they envisioned a circular circulation path that would foster communication and movement throughout the home.

In response, the designer placed a low-height television wall at the heart of the shared space, functioning both as a subtle divider and a bridge. On one side sits the living area, anchored by a plush sectional sofa; on the other, a sleek dining table and workspace. This central partition allows seamless visual and verbal connection between zones, redefining spatial boundaries without closing them off.

Materiality plays a starring role. Soft-hued wood paneling brings warmth and rhythm to the vertical surfaces, while touches of brushed metal and dark-stained stone create contrast and sophistication. A luminous stone pillar at the entrance glows softly from within, serving as both a sculptural feature and a symbolic gateway. Layered lighting, including cove lighting and concealed strips within the shelving, introduces depth, softness, and elegance.

The result is an interior that feels intimate yet expansive, tactile yet sleek. The design avoids overt ornamentation, focusing instead on refined geometry, balanced textures, and an emphasis on light. Every detail—from the floating stone veneer bedside wall to the mirrored ceiling panels that visually expand the height—has been carefully considered to enhance both beauty and function.

Luminous Eclipse is more than just a home—it is a serene, atmospheric space designed to nurture connection and calm. By harmonizing architectural structure with gentle luxury, this project exemplifies how thoughtful design can elevate daily living into an experience of quiet delight.

Credits

SHANG-YI CHO
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