How to Get Started Designing a Newlywed Home That Reflects Today’s Trends

Designing a newlywed home is distinctive from ordinary interior design because the space must enable two people with different lifestyles to live comfortably together. So what are the latest trends for creating a harmonious newlywed home while respecting each person’s individuality?

Newlyweds who enjoy watching movies or playing games together are installing large screens in their living rooms. A screen roller must also be mounted above the screen, but if an exposed roller is undesirable, a separate box can be installed to conceal it. Adding indirect lighting to the box can further enhance its design versatility.

Recently, more newlyweds have been using custom-made furniture such as kitchen cabinets and shoe cabinets. In existing apartments, horizontal and vertical surfaces are sometimes not properly aligned. Completing basic carpentry work before installing custom furniture for the newlywed home can therefore help achieve higher quality and greater satisfaction.

Regardless of gender, couples now share the kitchen, and many are moving beyond conventional layouts by installing an “11-shaped sink layout.” Combining the original sink unit with an island unit, this parallel layout allows the countertop to serve as both a dining table and lower cabinet, making it possible to cook and dine while interacting with family. The upper cabinets can also be removed, with the lower cabinets beneath the countertop used for storage instead.

Before beginning a newlywed home interior project like those described above, however, it is important to choose a design that suits both spouses’ tastes and budget. By making decisions after thorough discussion, the couple can begin their life together in a home that satisfies them both.

[FamTimes = Reporter Kim Soon-yong]