Don't Let Them See the Saved Space

A space where low-cost elements are well hidden. All cost-saving measures are out of sight: the interior of the cabinets is white laminate, the drawer sides are the most common standard, ceiling access panels are placed in corners, the fabric on the back of the sofa is of a lower grade, and the bed frame base is simple woodworking. Meanwhile, areas that immediately catch the eye—the main wall, ceiling light coves, the front facade of cabinets, and the front of furniture—are all executed to a high standard. The image simultaneously shows a normal view and a view with cabinet doors open, illustrating this allocation. Avoid: placing cost-saving elements directly opposite the entrance, making the discrepancy between the inside and outside of cabinets exaggerated, using cheap materials in focal points, or making all areas high-spec.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

一個把低成本部分藏好的空間。省錢的地方全部落在視線之外:櫃體的內部是白色美耐板、抽屜的側板是最普通的規格、天花的維修口開在角落、沙發背面的布料等級較低、床架的底座是簡單的木作。而視線第一時間會落到的位置——主牆、天花的燈槽、櫃體的正立面、家具的正面——全部做到位。畫面同時呈現正常視角與打開櫃門的樣子,可以看出這個分配。避免:把省錢的部分放在正對入口的位置、讓櫃體內部與外部的落差大到誇張、在視線焦點使用廉價材料、把所有地方都做成高規格。