450 Sq. M. of warmth: Captivating home in central Israel

"It was easy for me to design the house. I knew exactly what I wanted," says architect Ronit Shisman about the home she designed for her family in the village of Irus. Take a stunning look inside.

 Courtesy of OKNIN, design and planning by Ronit Shisman (photo credit: Eran Turgeman)
Courtesy of OKNIN, design and planning by Ronit Shisman
(photo credit: Eran Turgeman)

The 450 sq. m. house was designed in a modern, minimalist, and clean style. Its goal is to create a warm and relaxing atmosphere for the family. The abundance of windows allows natural light to flood in and blurs the boundary between indoors and outdoors.

 Design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Design and planning Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Design and planning Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
 Design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)

"It was very easy for me to plan and design my house. I knew in advance what it would look like. The planning was very quick because I knew exactly what I wanted. I wanted the house to be modern, with exposed concrete, clean lines, plenty of natural light, and a play of inside and outside," explains Ronit Shisman, architect and interior designer.

The kitchen and living area are open and bathed in natural light. The exposed concrete on the facades continues throughout the house and the entire floor. The furniture, chosen, planned, and designed CUSTOM MADE by OKNIN from Netanya, follows the project's design line, highlighting white tones. The furniture is clean and modern, made of durable and high-quality fabric with leather accents on the cushions. In the center of the living room is a handcrafted solid wood coffee table. The chosen colors are monochromatic, with the dining area continuing the harmony of the solid wood.

 Design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
 Design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
 Courtesy of Delkoub, design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Courtesy of Delkoub, design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)

The stairs were designed as a monumental iron structure embedded in the concrete. Since the stairwell wall is made of exposed concrete, the stairs were ready before the house was completed. The staircase is covered in porcelain that matches the house's flooring. At the end of the stairs, Shisman incorporated a striking painting by artist Tzvika Hores, which flows from room to room.

The master suite is spacious, open, airy, and pleasant, with numerous windows allowing natural light and bringing the outdoors inside. The room features an exposed concrete wall that extends from the facades of the house.

The headboard wall does not reach the ceiling, creating a continuous space and acting as a partition between the master suite and the designed walk-in closet, planned by Delkoub. Similarly, the bathroom is not enclosed by walls and doors; it is part of the suite, "separated" by a step at a higher level with hidden lighting.

 Courtesy of Delkoub, design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Courtesy of Delkoub, design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
 Courtesy of Delkoub, design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Courtesy of Delkoub, design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
 Design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)

The closet area consists of two rows of cabinets, each designed by Delkoub with transparent brown doors imported from Belgium. The cabinets have concealed hinges in delicate English gold, with both the profiles and the interiors finished in brushed gold. Recessed lighting is installed on the sides of the cabinets, controlled by a remote with adjustable light intensities, also serving as night lighting. One cabinet measures 6 meters wide and 3 meters high, with a special place for bags and shoes. The opposite cabinet is 5 meters wide and 3 meters high, featuring a designated space for a hidden iron and a concealed safe. Additionally, it includes a jewelry and belt drawer with transparent glass on the upper part, and all drawers have a bronze finish.

"My favorite corner is the bathroom. It brings me happiness and tranquility; for me, it’s my special place," says Shisman.


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 Courtesy of OKNIN, design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Courtesy of OKNIN, design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
 Courtesy of OKNIN, design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)
Courtesy of OKNIN, design and planning by Ronit Shisman (credit: Eran Turgeman)

The children’s and teenagers’ suites are designed with clean lines. For each room, the mother (the designer) chose an interesting wallpaper, combined with curtains that add softness to the space. Each suite has a bathroom covered in different materials and colors according to each child's preferences. The children's suites also feature glass cabinets from Delkoub, combined with lighting. The teenager’s cabinet is in dark tones, while the girl's is in light mocha shades, alongside a study area.