A BEAUTIFUL RESPITE

This home, transformed with fluid lines and woodgrain finishes, is designed for a purposeful and balanced life. ROSSARA JAMIL finds out more.

- ROSSARA JAMIL

The dining area

"We opted for a vastly open concept in the living and kitchen areas," says Lynnie. The plan was for a light and airy ambience, and an open kitchen would serve that goal. By doing so, they were also to locate the dining table close to the kitchen so that the dining area and kitchen blend within one space. Storage units clad in the same woodgrain laminates surround the dining table in the middle.

The kitchen

Although the kitchen was in relatively good condition, one of the things they did was replace the finishes in the kitchen with neutral flooring and backsplash to accompany the kitchen cabinets in woodgrain laminates. All-wood kitchen cabinets run the risk of looking heavy. The design team installed a fluted glass door to the service yard to bring natural light into the kitchen.

The living area

While the unit has a corner in the living room that could be turned into a study, the design team proposed to utilise the largest wall in the home as the television area. To one side, they incorporated a custom full-height storage unit. Building it with a curved edge brings softness into the space, while wooden blinds stay consistent with the clean and streamlined feel.

The hallway