Handle Selection of Storage Furniture for Modern Minimalist Residence at Lavon Swan City, Tangerang

Abstract

Furniture design is very influential on the overall appearance in interior design. The selection of models,

materials, finishing, to accessories such as handles is a determining aspect that will affect furniture design. Storage

function is the most important function of a furniture. Storage systems in furniture have several aspects of

consideration such as the size of the storage area, the open-close system of the storage area, including the

model and material of the handle. Harmonization of handle design and the furniture would strengthen the furniture

impression received by the user and the observer. The purpose of this research is to determine the characteristics of

storage furniture handle for living room of modern minimalist residence at Lavon Swan City, Tangerang. Qualitative

method with collection and analysis based on relevant theories and reviewing similar research is used in the process

of making the study by referring to the Kilmer design method. Thereupon from this study, it can be seen that

furniture handle designs that are suitable for designing modern minimalist house storage furniture Lavon Swan City

are cut-out and tip-on-swing type handleless design.