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Architectural Details Add Drama to This 3-Bedroom Flat
Vertical and horizontal lines create depth and texture, while lush materials give a visual interest to this home
When designers Alvin Ling, Katrin Ann De Leon and Cynthia Lim of The Scientist were approached by the owners, the Singapore condo had its original brown marble flooring. They requested for it to be changed to white marble with grey veining, allowing the designers to propose other major changes.
“The owners wanted a home that is reflective of their personalities. With only a few requests, they gave us much freedom to create for them a home that incorporates more natural materials, such as stone and wood, and match the rest of the carpentry detailing with their lifestyle,” the designers say.
“The owners wanted a home that is reflective of their personalities. With only a few requests, they gave us much freedom to create for them a home that incorporates more natural materials, such as stone and wood, and match the rest of the carpentry detailing with their lifestyle,” the designers say.
In terms of aesthetics, the designers proposed a concept that was elegant and versatile: “We introduced a minimalist colour palette which allowed the marble veins to be more evident,” they say. “Since there is singularity in colour, architectural details – in the form of vertical and horizontal lines – were used to play with shadows and texture. Without these lines, the space may appear dull and boring.”
The vertical lines of the slatted TV feature wall conceals storage.
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The vertical lines of the slatted TV feature wall conceals storage.
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Wooden blinds add horizontal lines to contrast the vertical slats of the feature walls.
Behind the dining area, where the wine chiller is, the slatted feature wall conceals the owners’ library. According to the designers, hiding the “massive book collection” behind the feature wall gives the home a clutter-free look.
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Behind the dining area, where the wine chiller is, the slatted feature wall conceals the owners’ library. According to the designers, hiding the “massive book collection” behind the feature wall gives the home a clutter-free look.
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The husband enjoys cooking so a new, larger kitchen was in order. To keep cooking aromas from filling up the rest of the house, yet still retain an open feeling, a sliding door and glass panel was installed. This also allows him to look out to the guests that he often cooks for.
The copper-coloured kitchen cabinets add contrast and warmth to the slick, sophisticated look of the cookspace.
The copper-coloured kitchen cabinets add contrast and warmth to the slick, sophisticated look of the cookspace.
Although the designers had already reclaimed space by converting the study into a walk-in wardrobe for the master bedroom, they wanted to maximise storage so they also built drawers over the bay window. An open shelf displays the owners’ favourite books, with the bay window area turned into a Japanese-style reading nook and chill-out space.
The linear design is carried into the master bathroom through the under-sink cabinet and the panelled ceiling. “As an alternative to the false ceiling, we used black aluminium linear ceiling panelling that is both aesthetically pleasing, and prevents the possible issue of unsightly mould,” the designers say.
In order to extend the master bedroom’s entry to include the new walk-in wardrobe, the doorway to the son’s bedroom was moved. The designers also reclaimed the bay window space, giving it more functionality by building a study desk with storage over it. A half-wall divider segregates sleep and study zones.
The daughter’s bedroom has a similar design.
The daughter’s bedroom has a similar design.
“Initially, the owners were hesitant to use dark colours because of the notion that it makes a room look small and depressing,” the designers say. The overall look of the renovated apartment shows several shades of grey punched up with orange and copper accents.
“After going through our concept presentations, they were able to understand that dark colours, when used the correct way, unify all the elements in the room and help create both balance and contrast. In the end, they love their new home and are very glad that they listened to our advice and trusted their instincts,” the designers say.
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“After going through our concept presentations, they were able to understand that dark colours, when used the correct way, unify all the elements in the room and help create both balance and contrast. In the end, they love their new home and are very glad that they listened to our advice and trusted their instincts,” the designers say.
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Who lives here: A family of four (two teenagers)
Location: Flora Drive/ Pasir Ris, Singapore
Type of Property: Three-bedroom condo
Size: 1,377 square feet (Approx. 127 square metres)
Project Duration: 3 months
The designers also reconfigured the layout, hacking the island that came with the dry kitchen and merging the dry and wet kitchens into one cookspace that looked out to the open-plan dining and living area. The entrance to the master bedroom was pushed out, incorporating the floor area of the original study as a walk-in wardrobe.