A peek into Rotem Adar's design project in Kibbutz HaMa'apil

When a memory from a family trip becomes a design compass, and when serenity, material, and nature create a home experience

There are projects whose beauty lies not only in the final result, but also in the journey.
The house designed by Rotem Adar in Kibbutz HaMa'apil is exactly such a project. Three years of creation, thought, listening, and layer upon layer of precision and materiality, built around one small moment the family experienced on a trip. A moment of tranquility, tenderness, and connection to the place. This feeling became the central inspiration for the entire home, from the windows to the vases, from the soft light to the choice of quiet textures.

The result is a home that feels alive. A home that tells a story.

The exterior prepares the ground for the interior

Even at first glance from the outside, it is clear that this house was built with respect for the land and the landscape. The facade is wrapped in natural-toned mineral plaster, clean lines, and a softness created by the combination of long windows and arches. The local vegetation planted around it reinforces the sense of connection to the earth that has always been part of the project.

The light emanating from within already hints at what awaits.

Interior space woven from layers of light and material

Upon entering the house, you encounter high ceilings, natural light pouring in, and furniture designed with a clean and pleasant approach. Every material, every wall, every encounter between elements - has been deeply considered.

Various corners incorporate items that provide depth and softness.
Large vases with natural texture, solid wood stools, earth-toned accessories, and design books carefully placed. Each item carries character, but no item dominates. All are part of the serenity.

This is exactly the aesthetic that characterizes the world of Fine Lab - creating harmony through natural materials, clean wall art, plants that bring life, and lighting fixtures that cast soft and precise light.

The kitchen: precise planning that respects daily life

The kitchen is an active heart of the home, and Rotem invested detailed thought into making it both functional and inviting. It includes:

Two separate hobs
Pull-out appliance tray
Hidden Dyson vacuum cleaner storage
Vegetable drawers
Wine bottle rack

The light wood, calm marble, and large openings make it a bright and soothing space, one that allows for pleasant work and timeless beauty. On the island are natural utensils, a wooden tray, and small vases - a design language strongly associated with Fine Lab's items.

The bathroom: serene minimalism

The bathroom also shows meticulousness. Clean lines, light stone tones, and soft lighting create a spa-like experience. A wooden tray placed on the bathtub with natural accessories reminds us how much power simplicity holds.

The bedroom: a space of tenderness

The room is enveloped in layers of fabric, arches, natural light, and quiet. The soft curtains, sand-colored bedding, vases placed next to the bed, and the precise light falling through the window create an almost magical sense of calm.

This is a room that invites a deep breath. A room that reminds us how much power nature and material have to create tranquility.

The living room: the heart of the home

High ceilings, a large window overlooking the garden, and furniture arranged with delicate intention.
On the buffet are large stone-colored vases, dark planters, design books, and wall art placed on the floor. The combination creates depth and character without clutter.
The natural rug and wooden stools connect the areas and bring a sense of natural warmth - just like in the homes that Fine Lab's design world loves to showcase.

The family area: warmth and a touch of textile

The family area on the upper floor is enveloped in soft textures - knitted poufs, large cushions, low stools, and light colors. It is an inviting, family-friendly, lively space.
Here too, a combination of delicate accessories creates a sense of home without cluttering the space.

Full Circle

Rotem concludes the project with heartfelt words:
"This project was built like a memory, layer by layer, with gentleness. Today, as this house lives and the family lives within it, I feel that a circle has closed. The feeling they experienced on their trip now lives within their home, and that is perhaps the most moving thing about this process."

And that feeling is palpable in every photograph and every detail.

Inspiration for connected living

The house in Kibbutz HaMa'apil demonstrates how natural, precise, and breathing design can create a space that feels like an embrace.
Vases, stools, wall art, design books, plants, and lampshades – all are part of creating layers of life, not just design.

This is one of those projects where every room tells the same story. A story of tranquility, warmth, and connection to nature.