Israeli Home Redesigned for Family Life Features Playroom and Integrated Living Spaces
A young high-tech and academic couple, seeking a more intimate, green, and family-oriented lifestyle, relocated from Netanya to a private home in Even Yehuda. They enlisted interior designer Liyad Yosef to extensively renovate their 330-square-meter house on a half-dunam plot, transforming it from a standard developer-built property into a space perfectly tailored to their needs for daily life, holidays, and vacations.
Yosef collaborated with landscape architect Raphael Weitzman to create a rich, green exterior that provides a sense of a resort home despite the dense neighborhood. The design blends modern minimalism with Mediterranean warmth, using materials like exposed concrete, wood, stainless steel, and dark glass. A prominent black glass, metal, and concrete staircase connects the home's three levels, complemented by a concrete wall featuring a basketball-themed artwork, reflecting the couple's shared hobby.
The ground floor features an open-plan living room, kitchen, and dining area. The kitchen, designed in an L-shape with a large island, prioritizes visual cleanliness and accessibility, suitable for both daily use and entertaining. Lighting is integrated subtly through recessed profiles and hidden sources, with a single pendant light above the dining area serving as a focal point.
The upper floor houses the private quarters, maintaining a minimalist aesthetic. The parents' suite is a tranquil space with a unique wooden fan-shaped storage unit that conceals air conditioning systems and leads to a spacious bathroom and walk-in closet. The children's rooms, while adhering to the minimalist style, incorporate softer elements, custom-built furniture, and playful touches tailored to each child.
The basement was transformed into a family entertainment hub, a dream come true for the children. Designed in collaboration with children's space designer Sarit Shani Hay, this area includes a ninja course, fireman's pole, reading nook, art corner, and extensive storage, all integrated into custom carpentry. English courtyards bring natural light into this partially sunken level. A unique feature is the transparent "aquarium" office, allowing parents to work while remaining connected to the children's play area.
