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Houzz Tour: Old Meets New in This Asian-Inspired HDB Maisonette
The homeowners' collection of sculptures and art pieces inspired the decor of their home
Having amassed a large collection of wooden sculptures, Asian-inspired art and prized teak furniture, the homeowners naturally wanted their new home to showcase what they hold dear. They engaged Martin Ngo, co-founder and managing director at Schemacraft, and worked closely with him, resulting in a decor aesthetic that is a blend of Balinese, modern, and traditional styles.
The new kitchen is open-concept, and takes on a sleek and modern style with a bar counter, dedicated wet and dry areas and more storage space.
Grey homogenous tiles visually separate the kitchen from the rest of the house and give a visual break from the woody tones that dominate the lower floor.
Most of the furniture in this home were actually from their previous home. As such, Ngo was mindful when shopping for furniture as he wanted to ensure that the new furniture would blend in well.
As an extension of their living room, the balcony is dotted with tropical plants, similar to that of the villas in Bali.
As an extension of their living room, the balcony is dotted with tropical plants, similar to that of the villas in Bali.
Combining design with practicality, Ngo was able to provide a solution to the homeowners’ dilemma of where to place the Wi-Fi router.
He shared that they wanted the Wi-Fi router to be in a central part of the house so that the signal would be optimum in any room they were in. However, they did not want the router to be visible. Thus, they chose to place it on a ledge above eye-level and Ngo was able to conceal the wiring within the false ceiling.
He shared that they wanted the Wi-Fi router to be in a central part of the house so that the signal would be optimum in any room they were in. However, they did not want the router to be visible. Thus, they chose to place it on a ledge above eye-level and Ngo was able to conceal the wiring within the false ceiling.
Chinese ink paintings set into simple frames are showcased on the staircase wall. The glass balustrade give a lightness and transparency, allowing the art to be fully appreciated.
A soothing shade of blue was used to anchor the master bedroom, inspiring calmness.
Taking a leaf from Balinese style, the homeowners went with teak bedside tables with moulding details and a lattice front, giving the bedroom a rustic, homely vibe.
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Who lives here: A married couple and their daughter
Location: Bishan
Type of property: HDB maisonette
Size: 1,550 square feet (144 square metres)
Cost: S$100,001 - S$150,000
“The flooring for the living and dining room has been fitted with parquet. The rich and warm wood tones pairs with the white walls which allows the collection of art and teak furniture to stand out”, shares Ngo.