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Houzz Tour: Bold Elements Bring an Eclectic Twist to This Flat
This renovation highlights an open layout punctuated by playful details
When the bachelorette owner approached the team of Design Neu, her main request for this resale HDB flat was to have an open-concept space, which would make the home look bigger and bring more light in. She also wanted to infuse vibrancy and playfulness into the space. “As much as the owner fancies the Scandinavian approach of having open spaces with neutral wood and white tones, she also loves unique patterns and bold colours as accents,” says Wayne Ching, the design firm’s creative director.
The designer and the owner brainstormed together and came up with a theme that best captures her requirements: eclectic meets Scandinavian.
The designer and the owner brainstormed together and came up with a theme that best captures her requirements: eclectic meets Scandinavian.
“With the open-concept plan, the view of the interior is unblocked from the living area all the way to the kitchen,” says Ching. Natural light from the end of the kitchen window flows through to the rest of the living space. The designer also opted to link the three pendant lamps to allow a visual connection for the dining, breakfast counter, and kitchen for entertaining purposes.
With the original wall dividing the kitchen and dining area removed, the designer used different flooring to create zones. “The existing flooring terrazzo was repolished to preserve the home’s heritage,” he says. A border of black and white tiles separate the living-dining space from the kitchen, and add to the eclectic flavour that the owner wanted.
With the original wall dividing the kitchen and dining area removed, the designer used different flooring to create zones. “The existing flooring terrazzo was repolished to preserve the home’s heritage,” he says. A border of black and white tiles separate the living-dining space from the kitchen, and add to the eclectic flavour that the owner wanted.
The breakfast counter was also given a two-toned, geometric effect to match the feature wall.
“The kitchen presents a more Scandinavian style, where wood and white tones play the main role,” explains Ching. The white subway tiles for the backsplash and the grey cement-look floor tiles round up the clean-and-raw look.
As this was a resale unit, the team also had to find ways to camouflage the exposed pipes and electrical casing for a seamless look. Sticking to white helped to mask them.
Keeping the layout of the master bedroom intact, the designer focused on creating a comfortable place for rest and relaxation through warm lighting and new vinyl flooring. Sufficient wardrobe space was also built for the owner.
“We re-organised the position of the bathroom accessories in the master bathroom by re-doing the plumbing. We wanted to make the most of the space in order to have separate wet and dry areas,” says Ching. Tiles in a geometric motif add visual interest to the compact space.
The spare bedroom, meanwhile, was converted into a cosy lounging space for the owner who likes to read. The room also doubles as a functional storage area. Display niches are incorporated into the full-height cabinetry to hold the owner’s collection of M&M’s dispensers.
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Who lives here: A bachelorette
Location: Geylang Bahru
Size: Approx. 700 square feet (65 square metres)
Project duration: 10 weeks
Upon entering the home, a cheery feature wall in varying tones of green greets guests. It is in striking contrast to the neutral palette and streamlined furniture in the living area.