This fantastic apartment is located in New Taipei City in Taiwan and is quite special in the sense that its unusual height more than makes up for the limited footprint dimensions. This is an 84 square meter apartment organized on two floors, with a clear distinction between the functions on each level.

The living area features a double-height ceiling which gives this entire floor a very airy look

All the social areas are gathered on the main floor while the upper level houses the private spaces. On one hand this means that there’s a very clear delimitation between the two zones which is always a good thing, especially in the case of modern and contemporary homes. On the other hand, the owners together with the PENY HSIEH INTERIORS. The team responsible for this wonderful apartment decor, decided that they wanted the transition between the two floors to be as fluid and as seamless as possible.

Behind the staircase is a gorgeous accent wall with horizontal wine racks and accent lightingThe kitchen island is placed perpendicular to the living room sofa, serving as a visual demarcator between the two areas

The living room, kitchen and dining area form a single open space as is the case with most contemporary homes. The space is not particularly large and the L-shape gives it a certain sense of coziness beautifully balanced by the high ceiling and large windows.

Thanks to its sleek design and glass railings, the staircase doesn’t take up a lot of space yet stands outThe glass walls and railings create a very strong bond between the two floorsThe bathroom has this stone-inspired look, with large backlit mirrors and a warm and welcoming vibeThe kitchen is part of the open floor plan but maintains a nice sense of privacy thanks to its placementBehind the living room sofa is a wall of horizontal bookshelves which complement the high ceiling

The connection to the upper floor is made by a rose gold staircase neatly placed on one side, with a stylish backdrop consisting of textured and nicely lit wine rack accent wall. Upstairs the bedroom suite and closet area share a minimalist but very warm and pleasant decor and feature glass walls which allow them to remain connected to the downstairs areas.

The bookshelves and the wine rack put an emphasis on the horizontal planeThe sofa faces a wall-mounted TV with a low and minimalist console beneath itUpstairs the bedroom has herringbone wooden flooring, LED strips marking the ceiling and a glass wallThe palette of colors and materials featured throughout the apartment is limited to a few simple choicesThe bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet with glass doors and warm lightingEven though the apartment has two separate floors, it still feels like a harmonious large volumeThe floor plan marks the overall organization of the different spaces and the connections between themThis is a wonderful example of how a high ceiling can make up for a small footprint