Above and Beyond

Summerhaus D’zign helped the owner of this stylishly moody apartment realise her dream abode with a selective eye and an attentive ear

Boutique interior practice Summerhaus D’zign has carved a niche designing well-appointed homes characterised by timeless, thoughtful interiors that bear the unique identities of their occupants. The firm strives to build a close working relationship with clients based on a foundation of regular discussions to understand their space requirements and psyche to create functional homes that are truly bespoke.

It was no different in the case of this 1,647 sq ft apartment, which is located in the Jadescape condominium in Singapore’s District 20. The four-bedroom 92 residence is occupied by the homeowner, her husband and two young adult sons; she wanted a new look for her abode and had approached the interior design firm based on a recommendation from a childhood friend.

The client articulated her preferences via mood images featuring work by Eastern European designers characterised by heavier details, textures and colour contrasts. She sought a modern, luxurious aesthetic uncommon in Singapore homes, albeit one that wasn’t too extravagant or heavy with predominantly dark walnut shades or traditional wood grain textures.

She had also indicated a preference for symmetrical arrangements as well as concealed or ambiguous storage that blended in with the overall design.