A House with a Topical Theme

Designing a house in a tropical area is not easy, considering the relatively high rainfall and abundant daily sunlight with relatively high temperatures. Humidity and mold often become major problems for residents, adding to the cost burden. Here is one tropical design reference that can serve as inspiration for tropical design enthusiasts.

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Entering the first zone is the courtyard. The design in the courtyard exudes simplicity, minimalism, and a natural feel as it uses exposed natural materials. Residents' access uses exposed concrete combined with a keyhole-shaped staircase.

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Moving to the hallway zone leading to the second floor and the living room, the design and materials remain consistent. The house's brick wall helps cool the atmosphere by reducing light reflection and room temperature effectively. The flooring in this area is dominated by exposed concrete, even covering a large diameter Maja fruit tree. The house's staircase structure is made of steel with a neat and minimalist wooden railing.

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Entering the first-floor zone, there are various functional spaces such as the living room, family room, dining room, and kitchen. The living room/family room uses interlocking tiles in the center of the room, which is cost-effective and allows for flexible furniture allocation. Indoor furniture is characterized by glossy wooden finishes, a tidy appearance, and minimal curves. The room's walls also use predominantly white materials to simplify the room's design.

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In the kitchen zone, there's an L-shaped kitchen set with a white ceramic countertop. A small wooden hanging table is added, and the spaces between the kitchen counter and the wall use interlocking tiles for easy cleaning. Additionally, the kitchen is directly adjacent to natural openings for light and air, ensuring a fresh and comfortable indoor temperature and ambiance..

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Moving towards the second floor, the tropical house design features an L-shaped staircase leading to a spacious bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The bedroom has glossy parquet flooring and white painted walls. It features several windows for ventilation and natural light, with one side facing the exterior of the house and fitted with security grilles, while the other side overlooks the interior void design and opens directly to the Maja tree. Due to one side facing the interior void, residents can have large windows without grilles.

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The final design review is the second-floor bathroom zone. The bathroom uses a matte gray tile concept installed on all walls and floors. The furniture used consists of ceramic materials, all in white tones. One distinctive design element is the relatively wide grate placed directly above the bathtub. This large grate keeps the bathroom dry and odor-free while remaining dust-free because it connects to the void that extends to the kitchen..

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