With the improvement of living standards, the popularity of minimalist style is increasing, as opposed to placing large cabinets, televisions, and kitchen appliances openly in the space. More and more people are beginning to pursue a strong overall embedded simple design.
Hiding the refrigerator in the cabinet, concealing lights in the walls or ceilings, and other embedded invisible designs are gradually becoming popular, captivating many who love simple spaces.
This not only allows various home functions to become “invisible,” enhancing the overall feel, but also improves space utilization, effectively expanding the living area.
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Embedded Cabinets
① Wardrobe
For the bedroom, the experience is the top priority. An embedded floor-to-ceiling wardrobe maximizes storage space while not obstructing the line of sight, achieving optimal lighting.
Most of the cabinet is embedded in the wall, creating a “hidden” storage solution, saving more space while making the bedroom more cohesive.
② Entrance Cabinet
The entrance cabinet, as the face of the home, needs both beauty and storage capacity. Choosing an embedded entrance cabinet enhances overall cohesion and maximizes space utilization.
③ TV Cabinet
Simplicity is the ultimate complexity. The design of the embedded TV cabinet turns an entire wall of the living room into a storage wall, visually integrating it and relieving spatial pressure.
④ Sideboard
The function of the sideboard is the core storage of the dining room. An embedded sideboard increases storage space while maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in the dining area.
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Embedded Appliances
In kitchens and balconies, whether large or small appliances take up a lot of space, making the area appear cluttered. The embedded design solves this pain point by hiding all appliances in cabinets or walls.
Embedded TV
Embedded steam oven
Embedded refrigerator
Embedded washing machine
It is important to consider the layout and placement of appliances in advance. The sockets should be arranged on the side or in the adjacent cabinet (with pre-drilled holes), avoiding direct placement behind the appliances.
Sockets and plugs have a certain thickness, occupying part of the depth of the embedded appliance, which can make the appliance appear protruding compared to the cabinet, affecting the aesthetic effect.
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Embedded Lighting
The most common form of embedded lighting is the no-main-light design.
For example, various recessed lights installed in the ceiling, hidden line lights on the floor, wall, and various ceiling kickboards.
① Embedded Recessed Lights
② Embedded Light Strips
Embedded hidden light strips create a “light visible but not the lamp” effect, achieving comfortable lighting and enhancing the sense of space layers.
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Considerations for Embedded Design
① Decide on Embedded Design Before Renovation
For some embedded appliances like dishwashers, ovens, and sterilizers, it is essential to decide on the embedded design in advance to allocate the right space based on the appliance dimensions.
② Utilize Recessed Walls, Do Not Alter Load-Bearing Walls
The recessed walls of the house type are natural spaces for embedded design. If there are none, a fake recess can be created for design. Load-bearing walls must not be altered.
③ About Repairs
Embedded appliances, if broken, will be more troublesome to repair compared to those placed outside. This is an essential consideration when deciding on embedded design.
Not only embedded design, but the forms of home decoration have become increasingly rich in recent years, and personal needs have become more personalized.
For those pursuing quality of life, mere aesthetics and functionality cannot be the only considerations; both must be ensured while also ensuring a healthy and pollution-free living environment.
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