Urban Cottage

A combination of rustic cottagelike elements and Scandinavian design aesthetics makes for a refreshing abode

- Rossara Jamil

A side from its greenery, Punggol is perhaps best known for its housing boom. Often, homeowners might ask how they could make a home their own in this densely populated area. For the owners of this apartment, they knew they wanted a Scandinavian concept. Understated and spacious, it is a concept that’s easily adapted into the typical HDB apartment.

Not wanting to produce a wholly Scandinavian interior, Dan Wu, principal designer and founder of Dan’s Workshop, says, “With this home, we wanted to set a trend. So what we proposed was a blend of Scandinavian and cottage design ideas.” These design elements and rustic surfaces seen throughout denote a relaxed feel.