Tropical Tapestry

This Sentosa condominium balances its owners' different tastes while paying tribute to its premium seaside location with thoughtful architectural alterations and carefully curated furniture and finishes. ASIH JENIE quizzes the designer.

- Asih Jenie

Melvyn Lim and Sharon Tan, husband and wife in their 50s who work together in the aviation industry, chose this threebedroom condominium in Sentosa for its breathtaking ocean view. Built in 2010, the condominium is also wellmaintained by the Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST). For the design, they enlisted the help of interior and architecture design studio Nidhi Jain, helmed by founder Nidhi Jain and partner Emily Salay Loberg, who was recommended by a mutual friend.

“The duo have a very eclectic taste. So we wanted a space which jives with their personalities,” says Nidhi. Sharon is a fan of neutral shades and boho aesthetics, while Melvyn wanted retro vibes. There were also feng shui elements and a pet golden retriever to consider in the design. The finished interior beautifully balanced these considerations in a cohesive design that embodies its tropical seaside location. It looks at once fresh and nostalgic, and feels elegant but cosy and lived-in.

The entrance foyer welcomes dwellers and guests into a calming, soothing space awash in gentle sandy hues courtesy of the wallpaper, the plaster mural artwork, and a combination of woven canes, jute and wooden furniture. Nidhi deliberately added a partition to this area to give the living area some privacy.