Fueda House by Roovice
Japanese design studio Roovice renovated this 1970s wooden house in Kamakura, Japan, focusing on functionality and pet-friendly features. With an understated, relaxed aesthetic, updates include expanded kitchen space, a bright double-height lightwell, and exposed wooden beams.
The redesign blends practicality and charm, creating a peaceful, comfortable home where natural light and smart design choices enhance the living experience. Designed in 2023, the Fueda House reflects a seamless balance between old and new.

Pet-Friendly Home With Subtle Updates
Japanese design studio Roovice has renovated a two-story wooden house from the 1970s in Kamakura, Japan, to accommodate the needs of a young couple and their pets. The interior, designed in 2023, incorporates practical and stylish design elements to enhance everyday living.

The house, surrounded by a spacious garden, features interior walls that blend spray-textured coatings with areas left untouched, creating a relaxed, mismatched aesthetic. This approach preserves the character of the home, avoiding a too-standardized appearance.

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Modest yet thoughtful updates define the renovation. The previously compact kitchen has been expanded into an L-shaped layout, offering a more functional space equipped with a durable hard-plaster countertop. PVC long sheet flooring was chosen for the living-dining-kitchen area, prioritizing ease of cleaning—a sensible choice for a home with pets.

Maximizing Light and Openness
The bright, open atmosphere of the home is further emphasized by the living room’s double-height lightwell. Natural daylight filters in through narrow windows, and walls on the first floor were removed to connect the living room with the kitchen and the former tatami room. Exposed wooden pillars and beams, retaining structural integrity, add a rustic charm and warmth to the space.

The renovation thoughtfully integrates pet-friendly features, such as pathways within doorways and custom-built catwalks that encourage vertical exploration for cats. These elements ensure the house accommodates both human and animal residents comfortably.

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On the second floor, the layout was simplified by removing redundant partitions, creating a cohesive and open space. The tatami mats and carpets were replaced with oak wooden flooring, offering a harmonious and practical environment for modern living with pets.

Roovice’s renovation transforms the simple wooden structure into a stylish, practical home. The design balances modern practicality with the original character, resulting in a peaceful, comfortable space for the home’s inhabitants and their pets.



Photography by Akira Nakamura
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