How much design is too much? A home needs a strong architectural identity, but it also needs room for the people who live in it. Exploring the 50% principle, the importance of restraint, and the balance between permanent design decisions and personal expression.

Why do so many people want their homes to feel like hotels? D’Ora Tokai explores what exceptional hospitality actually gives us — from psychological reset and effortless service to comfort, and what a home can offer that a hotel never can: belonging.