First Floor- 370 ft²
The first floor of our family home consists of a open plan dining room and kitchen. It also features a full bath and shower wet room, separate toilet and utility area.
A beautiful mix of brick, stainless steel and natural wood allow for a feeling of minimalism whilst not being clinical.
A custom staircase leads into the second floor and allows for natural light to spill in from the veranda upstairs.
Take a look through our gallery to get an idea of the space for yourselves!
* High speed internet runs throughout the house via a wifi modem on the second floor.
Entranceway
Our home is named ‘ALCOVE’ in reference to it being tucked away inside Onomichi’s narrow logi pathways, typical of the area. In addition to this, we wanted to blend the hidden treasure concept into the house itself, too.
The concept for the hallway itself was to provide a picture frame style doorway to the home- revealing not too much, but just enough to entice those who may be seeing the home for the first time. With deep blue walls and stylish metal fixtures contrasting the warm wood floors, we like to think it’s a welcoming way to come home, and just as enticing to return to.
The sliding door opens to reveal a soothing entranceway with an atrium style ceiling and cool concreted floor, gently illuminated by feature lighting that spills into the hallway with warm welcome.
An electronic doorbell system will allow you to easily hear guests or returning loved ones from anywhere in the house. With enough space for shoes, umbrellas and anything else you may need to keep handy before you head out, we hope it sets the mood for the day ahead.
Amenities
Key tray
Umbrella hooks
Shoe horn
Electric doorbell
Shoe storage
Slippers
Pathway lights
Lockbox
Dining Space
Our dream with ALCOVE was to create a space that people would be able to connect and relax. On the first floor is a large dining area, which was created to easily double as a workspace thanks to the large table and ample chairs.
The large dining table and chairs that feature in the dining room allow for you to comfortably cook, serve and eat in a family-esque style with loved ones. Onomichi is a food lovers paradise, and we really recommend taking a look around the shotengai for yourselves to find your favourites. The dining table itself is made from reclaimed wooden scaffolding, which we feel really connects us with the history of the home. It helps that it looks absolutely fabulous as a backdrop in any meal of the day photographs, too- after all, the camera needs to eat as well!
We provide everything you may need to have a comfortable dining experience. With our love of quirky tableware blended with minimalist plates and glassware, you can ensure that your food will not only be delicious but look great, too. We also provide plenty of comfy chairs to surround the table, making sure you have plenty of options for your perfect setup.
As designers, we often find ourselves lacking in physical space when we stay in hotels, and often holiday rentals will only have a small dining table or workspace that isn’t ideal for those of us who need more than a laptop to get the job done. With strong wifi and plenty of outlets dotted around the dining area, and a large surface area at an accessible level, you can certainly work on your next creative venture here in between lunch runs.
Amenities
Dining table
Chairs
Silverware
Chopsticks
Plates
Glassware
Tissues
Serving plates
Workspace
Coat rack
Blinds
Outlets
Vacuum
Swiffer mop
Kitchen
Our home boasts a full kitchen with plenty of space for you to comfortably prepare a meal, arrange a charcuterie or admire the goodies that you bought at the farmers’ market that day. Gone are the days of struggling over one kettle and washing your cups in the hotel bathroom sink- we’ve gotten everything ready for you and even have a full sized fridge to store your goodies in.
A stainless steel worktop will allow you to generously cook a meal from scratch without worrying about a mess- the sink is full sized and we have plenty of pots and pans for you to utilise, too. A fully equipped appliance list means that you can also experiment with those viral Japanese conbini concoctions as well as pantry space allowing you to sneak in for second helpings at midnight.
In the past we have had cooking workshops run in our home, with the audience at attention on the dining table as the host prepares the food. With the seamless kitchen-dining space, setting the table for dinner will be a relaxing affair, as will clean up afterwards.
Amenities
Knives
Pots/ Pans
Cleaning products
Food storage
Dish soap
Sponges
Coffee grounds
Cooking utensils
Chopping boards
Colander
Dish cloths
Trash cans
Bin bags
Bottle opener
Appliances
Fridge/ Freezer
Gas hob
Broiler
Microwave
Toaster oven
Electric kettle
Rice cooker
Coffee maker
Bathroom, Utility and Toilet
Our kitchen leads into a practical utility room containing everything you need to get things in order. We know how tough it can be trying to pack carefully not knowing if there will be laundry facilities at your hotel. No need to worry with us- we have a large capacity washing machine and tumble dryer, and our wet room area doubles as a heated air dryer for any larger or heavier things.
A separate toilet room ensures that you can enjoy a long and relaxing bath or shower after a day of exploring without worrying about interruptions, and our full size sink and mirror cabinets also mean you can try out all those fabulously luxurious Japanese skincare routines with ease.
Sliding doors ensure the privacy of guests when using each space, and provides a clean and minimalist atmosphere without feeling clinical.
Amenities
Hand soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body wash
Bath mat
Towels
Laundry detergent
Iron
Ironing mat
Toilet paper
Deodorizer
Cleaning products
First aid kit
Appliances
Shower unit
Automatic bath
Drying room
Clothes hanger
Full sink
Mirror cabinet
Bidet toilet
Washing machine
Tumble dryer
Second Floor- 342 ft²
The second floor of our home combines a large bedroom and living space. Sliding doors can be utilised to separate the large flowing space into a more intimate space.
An atrium style bedroom featuring traditional sliding shoji blinds allows for ambient light to flow into the space with a calming effect.
The TV, sofa and coffee table will give you a well purposed space to relax in after your adventures in Onomichi.
Take a look through our gallery to get an idea of the space for yourselves!
* High speed internet runs throughout the house via a wifi modem on the second floor.
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Living Room
When we first started work on our home, our architect discovered the burnished wood beams featured in many of these photos that had been hidden away for many years. We fell in love immediately, and wanted to incorporate them into the high ceilings of the home- we chose a freeform lighting solution that would provide not only light but a sense of style into the home.
Speaking of style, our work in London as surface designers has led to many collaborations over the years, and pride of place on the second floor sits a custom denim jacquard blind featuring our work with the team over at Setouchi Denim, a local company that utilises traditional denim dying into their soft furnishings. Paired with crisp white custom sunblinds from WALPA Japan, it adds a sense of art and style to the space that perfectly matches the cool whites, blues and pale wood of the rest of the room.
This living space is a large area that can be utilised in many ways. It features a three seater sofa, large coffee table, chaise longue and TV as well as various reading materials, ensuring you can feel perfectly at home even when you are away from yours.
Features
Sofa (bed)
TV
Coffee table
Chaise longue
Sun blinds
Full length mirror
Floor cushions
Air conditioner
Waste bin
Tissues
Outlets
Ambient lighting
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Bedroom
Rest is just as important as adventure when on holiday. In our bedroom area, gentle interiors and comfortable beds will support a good night’s sleep and have you ready for the next day.
Our beautifully soothing atrium lights provide a picturesque backdrop to your slumber and the custom shoji blinds can be opened and closed as you see fit. Modular bulbs paired with bedside lights means that you can change the settings as and when you need whilst keeping the ambience at a good level. Both of the beds feature outlets for charging your essential electronics and also contain small nooks for any reading material you may want to keep handy.
A large wardrobe space with hangers and drawer/ shelf storage mean you can unpack all your favourite pieces and have somewhere big enough to store them in preparation for the next day. We also provide a clothes steamer and iron to ensure they can be as ready to go as you are.
Extra bed linens and pillows can also be used at will to make sure you have the perfect setup for a good night’s rest, or can be used as a way to cozy up on the sofa bed in the living room for an afternoon nap.
Features
Twin bed x 2
Under bed storage
Wardrobe space
Drawer storage
Hangers
Clothes steamer
Clothes iron
Fan
Spare pillows
Spare bedding
Outlets
Bedside lighting
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Supplementary
Whilst our home is more of a self-service style accomodation, we want to ensure that you have at least a comfortable and worry free few days whilst you are getting acquainted with the space.
We provide the following amenities to our guests to use at their leisure:
Personal
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Earplugs
Cotton buds and cut cotton
Slippers
Towels
Body wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hairdryer
General
Kitchen sponge
Dish soap
Laundry detergent
Cleaning sprays
Coffee grounds
Extra bin bags
Food storage bags
Cling film and tin foil
Clothes iron and steamer
If you have any special requirements, please let us know. We will do our best to answer any questions you may have!