Graphic Strokes

Dominated by linear designs and monochromatic hues, this resale HDB flat exudes sleek Nordic flair

- Disa Tan

Space 4-room HDB flat

Location McNair

Reno Period 8 weeks

Home To Young married couple

Creating a design that highlights lines seems easy and straightforward enough, but Design Principal Derrick Lim from D’MARVEL Scale will tell you that there’s a lot more to this less-is-more style. With it as a central theme in this resale unit whose renovation he helmed, he explored the dominant use of stark white walls punctuated by dramatic dark stripes.

“The homeowners are partial to a monochrome palette but the main design inspiration lies in the female homeowner’s interest: pole dancing,” reveals Derrick. Taking reference from the form of the metal pole, he conceptualised a frame style concept which boxes up different design elements within the home. He had to be careful not to dwarf the dimensions of space, since boxing things up can create a bulky and uninviting appearance.