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The designer rose to the challenge of sectioning the three-bedroom flat to fit six dwellers while achieving Scandi flair
A glowing recommendation from a previous client led to the collaboration between the owners of this five-room Build-To-Order (BTO) executive flat and designer Sam Loh, founder of design firm SS + D. “Over the briefing, we learned that they like pastel coloured walls, timber flooring white doors. They also requested for two extra rooms to serve as a study and a guest room as they often have guests over,” Loh shares.
“It looks like a football field with footballers in mid-game,” says Loh.
The unit actually came bare as the owners opted out of the common beige tile flooring and doors that HDB provides. “They wanted to have a suitable floor finish to fit the Scandinavian design style,” he explains. They eventually went for a wood-look tile for the entire flat.
In keeping with the Scandi style, the living area is furnished with streamlined seating and tables in grey and neutral tones. The TV wall is clad in a brick finish for texture. A pink ombre rug with a geometric pattern was added along with colourful prints from the owners’ collection to lend the space some personality.
In keeping with the Scandi style, the living area is furnished with streamlined seating and tables in grey and neutral tones. The TV wall is clad in a brick finish for texture. A pink ombre rug with a geometric pattern was added along with colourful prints from the owners’ collection to lend the space some personality.
With an elderly parent who is in a wheelchair, sliding doors make the home accessible.
Adding quirky charm to the space are Peanuts characters – a favourite of the owners – drawn with acrylic paint on the study and guest room doors. “We wanted to have an art piece that is lively and looks like cartoon panels when they open or close the doors,” he says.
Adding quirky charm to the space are Peanuts characters – a favourite of the owners – drawn with acrylic paint on the study and guest room doors. “We wanted to have an art piece that is lively and looks like cartoon panels when they open or close the doors,” he says.
On the left is the study, and on the right is the future guest bedroom.
Over at the dining area, the designer allocated display niches for the owners’ Lego sets. These lit up shelves also help brighten up the space.
Instead of going for a typical dining setup, the designer customised the dining table to appear like it is connected to the kitchen island. “We designed it this way so that they can re-arrange the furniture whenever they need a bigger space for family or friends gathering here,” he says.
Instead of going for a typical dining setup, the designer customised the dining table to appear like it is connected to the kitchen island. “We designed it this way so that they can re-arrange the furniture whenever they need a bigger space for family or friends gathering here,” he says.
A frameless glass divider and identical Kompacplus table tops visually link the island and dining table. Black-framed glass sliding doors, meanwhile, close off the kitchen when needed.
Appliances built into the light-wood cabinetry, white quartz countertop, and coloured tempered glass backsplash all come together for a cohesive look.
Appliances built into the light-wood cabinetry, white quartz countertop, and coloured tempered glass backsplash all come together for a cohesive look.
The master bedroom is a soothing haven in cool blues, browns, and whites. “The clients fell in love with the four-poster bed which was an indent order from overseas,” says Loh. It gives the space a regal feel while maintaining the modern aesthetic. The comfy armchair and footstool are perfect for night-time cuddles and feeds with the new baby.
The non-load-bearing wall between the second bedroom and the master bedroom was pushed back to allocate space for the wardrobe.
The non-load-bearing wall between the second bedroom and the master bedroom was pushed back to allocate space for the wardrobe.
While the designer opted to retain the bathroom tiles provided by the developer because they suit the theme, Loh installed a glass sliding enclosure to divide the dry and wet areas without visually cramping the space. The Hansgrohe Radiance shower makes the bathing experience a pampering one.
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Who lives here: A young couple, their newborn baby, the husband’s parents, and a helper
Location: Sembawang
Size: Approx 1,200 square feet (111 square metres)
Project duration: 12 weeks
The solution agreed upon was to scale down the living area to make way for the two extra rooms. “We proposed to have them near the household shelter, so there is still enough daylight in the living room,” Loh says. The entrance to the household shelter is marked by mirrored doors, which help visually expand the space.
Doing so also resulted into the creation of a foyer. The small receiving area features the owners’ bicycle lamp, which glows from above, and a green Lego baseplate that is used as a dynamic art installation.