In the residential landscape of Aberdeen, Scotland, Zhanar Design has delivered a project that balances bespoke craftsmanship with understated sophistication. The Sun Room, part of a wider bespoke joinery design concept, is a carefully curated residential interior that demonstrates how architectural detailing and furniture specification can work in seamless dialogue.
Known for refined compositions and tailored solutions, Zhanar Design approached this project with a clear objective: to create a light-filled, tranquil retreat within the home – one that offers visual harmony and everyday comfort. The result is a space where architectural intention, materiality and furniture selection converge with precision.
Within this composition, our Megan Armchairs play a key role, reinforcing the design language while elevating function and atmosphere.
Project Concept & Design Vision
The Sun Room was conceived as a space defined by light, calm and subtle architectural gestures. Rather than overpowering the room with decorative elements, Zhanar Design focused on proportion, texture and bespoke detailing to create depth and character.
The design vision embraces:
- A soft, neutral palette that amplifies natural light;
- Custom joinery solutions that define spatial zones;
- A layered approach to textures for warmth and tactility;
- Furniture pieces that combine sculptural presence with ergonomic comfort.
This is not a purely aesthetic exercise. The project demonstrates a disciplined understanding of how to curate furniture that enhances architectural intent rather than competing with it.
Solving Design Challenges
In residential projects such as this, designers often face a nuanced challenge: how to create a secondary living space that feels intimate yet visually connected to the rest of the home.
In the Sun Room, Zhanar Design resolved this through:
- Bespoke joinery that anchors the room architecturally;
- A balanced furniture layout that preserves circulation;
- Carefully selected seating that softens linear architectural elements.
The integration of the Megan Armchairs directly responds to these needs, offering spatial definition and tactile comfort without introducing visual heaviness.
Materials, Layout & Atmosphere
Material selection in the Sun Room is subtle but deliberate. The bespoke joinery introduces structure and rhythm, while soft furnishings add depth and warmth. This interplay creates a cohesive, layered environment rather than a flat decorative scheme.
The layout prioritises:
- Clear sightlines;
- Generous natural light flow;
- A conversational seating arrangement.
The room’s atmosphere is defined by softness in palette and form. Rounded silhouettes counterbalance the linear precision of the custom cabinetry, ensuring the space feels welcoming rather than rigid.
Light as a design tool
Aberdeen’s natural light conditions influenced the spatial strategy. The Sun Room maximises daylight, allowing materials and upholstery to reveal their tonal nuances throughout the day.
In this context, furniture must respond well to changing light conditions. Textural depth, stitching detail and curved forms become more pronounced under natural illumination – qualities embodied in the Megan Armchair.
Highlighted Domkapa Piece: Megan Armchair
The Megan Armchair introduces a minimal yet distinctive profile that aligns effortlessly with Zhanar Design’s refined aesthetic. Its defining feature – a deep convex back that seamlessly flows into the armrests – creates a sculptural form that reads as structured and inviting.
Crafted with a wooden internal structure, the armchair reflects Domkapa’s commitment to durability and long-term performance – an essential consideration for professional residential projects.
Two single-top stitching details add subtle refinement, enhancing comfort and craftsmanship visibility. These elements may appear understated, but for design professionals, such detailing is crucial: it signals quality, precision and intentional design.
Why The Megan Armchair Works For Professional Projects
For interior designers and specifiers, the value of a piece extends beyond its aesthetic appeal. Our Megan Armchair offers several specification advantages that align with the needs of professional projects.
1. Customisation Flexibility
Domkapa’s upholstery expertise enables extensive material selection:
- Wide range of fabrics and leathers;
- Custom colour integration;
- Adaptability to project-specific palettes;
In a project like the Sun Room, this flexibility allows designers to ensure cohesion with bespoke joinery finishes and architectural tones.
2. Durability & Craftsmanship
Residential projects increasingly demand longevity – especially in secondary living spaces that function as daily-use environments.
The Megan Armchair’s:
- Solid wooden structure;
- High-quality upholstery techniques;
- Visible stitching precision.
ensure structural reliability and sustained aesthetic performance over time.
3. Versatility Across Typologies
Although specified here in a residential context, the Megan Armchair’s enveloping silhouette and timeless profile make it equally suitable for:
- Boutique hospitality projects;
- Private lounges;
- High-end rental properties;
- Executive office reception areas.
Its design language is neutral yet distinctive, allowing it to integrate into diverse architectural narratives without becoming trend-dependent.
4. Balanced Proportions for Layout Efficiency
In compact or secondary rooms, scale is critical. The Megan Armchair’s proportions allow it to:
- Define seating zones without overwhelming the space;
- Maintain comfortable circulation;
- Adapt to symmetrical or asymmetrical layouts.
In the Sun Room, this contributes to a balanced and harmonious configuration.
For interior design professionals seeking pieces that combine aesthetic clarity with long-term performance, our Megan Armchair offers a specification-ready solution that adapts seamlessly to bespoke architectural concepts.
Explore how Domkapa’s upholstered collections can support your next residential or hospitality project through refined craftsmanship, material flexibility and design versatility tailored to professional standards.
Featured Image: Niall Hastie Photography
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