Gorgeous Tiles And Architecture Of The Mediterranean
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This comforting BTO design was inspired by the gorgeous tiles and architecture of the Mediterranean.
Gorgeous Tiles And Architecture Of The Mediterranean

Everything fell into place for Fazlie and Corinne when they stumbled across a couple of eye-catching Spanish tiles. Looking for the perfect surfaces for their home, they hadn’t thought to pull inspiration from their travels overseas, yet these tiles brought back one of their favourite memories: visiting the ancient architecture of the Baths of Caracalla, which they had fallen in love with on a trip to Rome.

This serendipitous find essentially kickstarted their home design journey, leading them to their flat’s signature Mediterranean look. They then turned to the entire region for inspiration, appreciating the warm tones, relaxed vibes and unique designs of southern Europe and northern Africa. The Moroccan riads became a particular favourite.

The tricky part was meeting in the middle, Fazlie being much more of a minimalist at heart, while the colourful, maximalist approach is more to Corinne’s taste. Creating a mood board together helped the couple articulate their preferences and reach a compromise that made both of them happy. Ever supportive of her taste and vision, Fazlie even agreed to the cafe-style dining nook—and he certainly can’t deny that it’s a cosy addition to the home.

While the couple considered tackling the project with just a contractor, they quickly realised they needed the technical expertise and project coordination that only a designer could provide. Looking back now, they can’t imagine having done it without one; leaving things to the professionals saved them plenty of time and angst, allowing them to achieve the design of their dreams with peace of mind.

We had a chat with Fazlie and Corinne to discover more about their dreamy home design and top renovation tips.

home to Corinne, Fazlie and a little girl

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