WHO LIVES HERE
A couple in their 30s
HOME A three-turned-one-bedroom walk-up apartment at Keng Lee Road
SIZE 1,006 sq ft
ID Bowerman Interior Planner
www.facebook.com/bowermaninteriorplanner
When it comes to apartments of a certain vintage, it takes discerning owners to recognise what needs to go and what to retain to suit their lifestyle and aesthetic preferences while preserving the place's character.
This was exactly the approach that 33-year-old Edward Seah and 31-year-old Joel Cheong adopted for this 37-year-old walk-up apartment. Armed with a detailed brief in the form of PowerPoint slides addressing the aesthetics and specific requirements for each area within the home, the doctor and business analyst duo reached out to Bowerman Interior Planner.
"We wanted the space to have warmth, to feel lived-in without too much clutter, and to reflect our personalities. It should also be as open as possible," say the homeowners. Among the elements that they wanted to keep were the solid oak timber strip flooring, the common bathroom and some cabinets. They also preferred loose furniture over built-in carpentry, allowing the home to evolve over time.
Style-wise, interior planner Ian Lai took his cue from Edward and Joel's furniture wish list, which conveyed an inclination towards a mid-century modern with details such as pencil legs and fluted glass.
"Using this as a starting point, we presented various mood boards before eventually arriving at a scheme that is a blend of mid-century modern, bohemian, Scandinavian and luxe," lan explains.
Bu hikaye Home & Decor Singapore dergisinin January 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Home & Decor Singapore dergisinin January 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
Building Spaces, Relationships, And Trust
Adrian Heng of Space One ID talks design evolution, his experiences in the industry, and the home that sparked his love for interior design.
Glow By Supernature
A refreshing and immersive retail and dining experience for daily health and wellbeing needs.
On-Trend Options To Consider
Small as it may be when compared to the rest of the home, the bathroom deserves pride of place because it is one place you can truly be on your own. So why not make it look spectacular with these touches.
Cabinet Layout Ideas For An Open-Concept Kitchen
Breaking away from traditional enclosed cabinetry, these cabinet ideas offer a unique and refreshing approach that blends openness with functionality.
From Trash To Treasure
Designer Karyn Lim recounts her experience of creating the So Plast!c collection for the Designers & Crafters Edition 01 showcase co-curated by Industry+ and Sol Luminaire.
COOL VIBE IN MANHATTAN
Rising interior designer Matt McKay shares with KARINE MONIE how he drew inspiration from the 1960s and French design to create this apartment in Manhattan's West Village.
CITY LOFT
This bachelor pad feels like a Manhattan loft with its high ceiling, dark colour palette and a slight industrial edge.
ROOMS FOR GROWTH
Smart lighting, minimalist material palette and clever spatial tweaks come together to create a cosy home with thoughtful considerations for the future. ASIH JENIE takes a tour.
SAPPHIRE WINDOWS HEADQUARTERS AND SHOWROOM
The former factory warehouse is transformed into an elevated, grand and stunning showroom space, along with the Experiential Centre situated on Level Four.
UNWIND IN SOPHISTICATION
In the unending chaos of our fast-paced world, the bathroom assumes its rightful place as a sanctuary for serenity.