In the village of Shmaryahu, on a plot of about 700 square meters and inside a three-story house, a comprehensive renovation plan was formed that changed the house from the ground up — literally. All the walls of the building were demolished, the openings were widened, the rooms were enlarged, and the spaces were reorganized to precisely fit the lifestyle of the couple and their children. The result is a house that has been redesigned as a kind of personal resort, a modern retreat that offers peace, softness, and quiet luxury.

The clients wanted to create a hotel-like experience — a space that feels free, cozy, enveloping, and inviting. They dreamed of a dark parquet floor that creates a stable, warm ground, and on top of it, light, balanced, and quiet furniture. Since they both work around the clock, it was clear that they had to create a true wellness complex in the house: a basement that includes a fully equipped gym and an additional family living room dedicated to relaxation, quality time, and a natural flow of silence.

During the fieldwork, constructive columns were discovered that could not be moved. Instead of artificially hiding them, a different approach was chosen — combining them into a single material language, and making them an integrated element in the space.

The entire renovation is a lesson in architectural restraint: luxury that doesn’t scream, but rather exists thanks to precision, the right light, the right dimensions, and quality materials.

The guiding principle in design is based on nature—in appearance, touch, and color.

• Dark oak floorLarge board width creates continuity and stability.

• Raw stone countertops in the kitchenAdd depth, but remain subtle.

• Dark woodwork,Smoked glassIn the dining area, subtle textural details create sophistication without clutter.

The goal was to create a warm home: one that welcomes, hosts, and breathes. The color palette was built from shades of deep brown, cream, natural stone, and green from the vegetation outside. The combination creates a sense of continuity, of a home where nature flows through and whose presence is calming.

The heart of the house is a central axis that unites the kitchen, dining area, and living room. The dining area, located in its center, functions as a sculptural element — a glass table with a stone base that provides lightness and flow.
The living room faces the garden entirely. The sofa “leans” against the vegetation and integrates the outdoors as a natural part of the interior.

The staircase was designed as an architectural element in itself: a string railing on one side, glass on the other, wood covering the entire structure. The result is an element that connects the floors, but remains airy and light.

On the master bedroom floor, intimate spaces were designed for each member of the family. The children’s rooms are located next to the master suite, but each has their own personal and tidy space. The bathrooms were designed inspired by natural stone, with tiles that create flow and comfort — a direct continuation of the home’s architectural language.

A quiet, modern kingdom was created in the basement: a professional gym and another family living room, wrapped in natural concrete, minimalist carpentry, and a large sofa that invites gathering and relaxation.

The renovation in Kfar Shmaryahu manages to combine material wealth with aesthetic restraint. This is a house built not just to impress — but to enable real life: a place that feels right at any time of the day, one that balances dream and reality, warmth and freshness, strength and delicacy.

About the firm: Mor Vered

Mor Vered, an interior designer for over 15 years, specializes in construction guidance, luxury apartments, and commercial spaces. Her work is identified with a line of quiet luxury, natural softness, and balanced material language.

Mor believes in working personally with clients. To maintain accuracy and sensitivity, every process is done with her personally — while the additional team works only behind the scenes.

Her philosophy is based on natural materials and a timeless language:
“Good design is not measured only by beauty but by the feeling it creates. A home should be an expanded version of your soul — precise, alive, and allowing for rest.”

Moore’s projects range from Scandinavian minimalism to warm European elegance, always maintaining her unique fingerprint: emotional balance, human connection, and a clean aesthetic that lasts for years.

Interior Designer: Mor Vered

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