LAYERED GRANDEUR

Summerhaus D'zign artfully transforms a semi-detached house on University Road into a contemporary haven with luxurious textures

- Dayna Lim

Set along District II's University Road, this newly built semi-detached home is a masterclass in modern sophistication.

An accomplished businesswoman lives in the 4,320 sq ft property, which she shares with her US-based son during his visits and two live-in helpers. Boutique interior design firm Summerhaus D'zign crafted a contemporary yet layered aesthetic, balancing trend-forward design with an understated glamour that feels effortlessly chic.

With five bedrooms across two floors and a mezzanine, the home was a blank canvas whose design and creative direction were largely left to the firm. The homeowner had an overarching vision of a luxuriously trendy look, with no particular requests save for particular designer furniture pieces that she would like to incorporate into her spaces.

On the ground floor, three striking architectural elements take centre stage: a double-height ceiling, a sleek skeletal staircase ascending to the mezzanine, and a cantilevered mezzanine space that overlooks the living room below. They were enhanced with various treatments to finish up nicely, tying the entire vision of the property together.

Fluidity in movement between the living and dining areas was achieved through an open plan. The space is interspersed with soft curves and statement furniture pieces, which demarcate the living room, and the dining and kitchen areas.

LOFTY FEATURES

In the living room, the impressive 5.2m-tall ceiling creates a sense of visual expansiveness that greets one upon entry. A stately marble from Antolini's luxurious Superpanda collection lends gravitas to the space, its striking slabs exuding timeless elegance. Linear recessed lighting enhances the soaring height, while Moooi's Heracleum III The Big O pendant lights hang high, introducing a soft biophilic touch and a grandeur befitting the room's scale.