House of hues

The brief was "cosy and colourful," and interior designer Yun Yang nailed it by expertly blending bold colours like pink, green, and terracotta.

Since Rita and her family relocated from Hong Kong to Singapore five years ago, they have been living in their family home. Recently, she and her husband Hansen got a fresh start as they received the keys to a new 5-room HDB flat in Choa Chu Kang.

“When we bought our own place, we were really excited to finally be able to do what we wanted with it. We didn’t really have a specific theme in mind, but I knew that I wanted something cosy,” Rita said.

When the couple first met Yun Yang, their interior designer from Project Guru, she was enthused about incorporating a variety of colours into her new home, perhaps to reflect the liveliness of her two children, aged 7 and 10. For Yun Yang, the freedom to mix and match hues distinguished this project from all his past endeavours.

“It was an interesting project that allowed me to play around with different colours. I carefully selected these colours to complement the overall design and maintain a cohesive look. I’m very happy with the final product,” he said.

A multifunctional feature

To make the foyer feel more inviting and fun, Yun Yang used lighter-coloured wood vinyl flooring laid in a herringbone pattern. This design not only demarcated the entrance but also serves as a transitional area for occupants and guests to remove their shoes.