London Design Gold

2025

HERMIT MANSION 235 SAMPLE ROOM

Entrant Company

Nancy Fan Design

Category

Interior Design - Showroom / Exhibit

Client's Name

Hangzhou Haixin Real Estate Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

China

The design is rooted in the cultural inclusiveness of Hangzhou, where Eastern heritage and Western influences merge through integration rather than imitation. This philosophy forms the foundation for a spatial narrative that stands gracefully between history and modernity. Low-saturation natural tones, warm marble, and matte metal establish a calm and refined atmosphere. Carefully selected leather, linen, and stone enhance the tactile richness of the interiors, while the fabric sofa and marble coffee table create an elegant balance. Metal accents shimmer subtly, echoing the light over West Lake, and floor-to-ceiling windows invite shifting landscapes—misty mountains, seasonal tea fields, and soft rain—into the living environment.

The living area serves as both a social core and a quiet retreat, where understated beige hues shape an ambience of gentle luxury. Thoughtfully curated furniture pieces and sculptural lighting anchor the space, while filtered daylight interlaces with greenery to form delicate layers of light and shadow. Decorative elements and tableware draw inspiration from both Eastern and Western aesthetics, turning daily rituals into sensory and cultural experiences.

In the master bedroom, expansive windows bring sky, trees, and morning light into the interior, dissolving the boundary between the built environment and nature. Minimal partitions encourage visual continuity, while linen bedding and subtle fragrances cultivate a serene, restorative atmosphere. The study features minimalist lines and refined materials, creating a balance of rationality and warmth. Artworks inspired by natural rhythms extend the tranquil mood and foster a contemplative setting for reading and creativity.

The secondary bedrooms vary in expression yet remain aligned in tone. One highlights material craftsmanship through stone elements, brass lighting, and carefully coordinated geometric compositions. The others adopt restrained colors and soft textures to create cocoon-like environments where the pace naturally slows. Sculptural lighting pieces add subtle drama and emphasize the poetic relationship between illumination and spatial emotion.

Overall, the design weaves natural materials, cultural references, and nuanced spatial transitions to craft a harmonious living experience where tranquility, elegance, and inspiration coexist.

Credits

Chief Designer
Nancy
Chief Designer
Chen Mengyao
Photographer
White Night Vision Studio-Xu Jinbao
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