Houzz Tour: This Playful Minimalist Flat is Also Home to Cats
Lines and dots make the monochromatic colour scheme in this four-roomer livelier
Evangeline Leong
15 January 2019
Houzz Singapore Contributor. I enjoy writing about interior design, architecture, decor ideas and space-planning. Living in space-starved Singapore, I am particularly interested to see how homeowners tackle storage solutions for small homes and how they maximise their floor space. I believe that with all things, less is more!
Houzz Singapore Contributor. I enjoy writing about interior design, architecture,... More
With a blank canvas to work on, Mesh Werk Studio transformed this bare, brand new flat into a stylish sanctuary for the homeowners and their two cats.
With an affinity for simple, clean-lined furniture, the homeowners were keen on the minimalist look that the team proposed. Working with mostly white, black and grey, the team was mindful to use patterns and texture to enliven the design.
With an affinity for simple, clean-lined furniture, the homeowners were keen on the minimalist look that the team proposed. Working with mostly white, black and grey, the team was mindful to use patterns and texture to enliven the design.
House At A Glance
Who lives here: A married couple and their two cats
Location: Bendemeer
Type of Property: Four-room Build-to-Order HDB flat
Size: 1,050 square feet (Approx. 98 square metres)
The living room is simply furnished with the essentials. The neutral hues complement each other, creating a look that is bright and airy.
To accommodate their two cats, the homeowners included a ‘cat tree’ by the window, and a cut-out cubbyhole in the cabinet for the felines.
Who lives here: A married couple and their two cats
Location: Bendemeer
Type of Property: Four-room Build-to-Order HDB flat
Size: 1,050 square feet (Approx. 98 square metres)
The living room is simply furnished with the essentials. The neutral hues complement each other, creating a look that is bright and airy.
To accommodate their two cats, the homeowners included a ‘cat tree’ by the window, and a cut-out cubbyhole in the cabinet for the felines.
One wall of the bedroom was removed and replaced with bi-fold doors to bring spaciousness with some level of privacy as it is used as a guest room.
The Mesh Werk Studio design team worked with the homeowners to create this cosy resting spot for the cats. They reach it via a small ladder inside the cabinet.
The kitchen looks elegantly chic with the mosaic-look tiles that span the entire galley.
The use of patterns continues in the dining area. Here, the design team added a simple black and white zig-zag design below the counter for a unique look. The pointed chair backs echo the motif.
Pushed against the wall, the dining table feels like an extension of the kitchen – somewhat like an island – due to the bar counter right behind it.
The master bedroom is monochrome too and unembellished, giving off a soothing, laid-back vibe.
Beside the bed is a wardrobe with a herringbone design on the doors. The striking pattern breaks the monotony of the minimalist look.
To maximise the use of space within the master bedroom, the homeowners chose to do without a regular dressing table. Instead, the design team built a vanity counter that doubles as a secondary wardrobe.
Simple but practical, this custom-made piece provides the homeowners with more storage space.
Simple but practical, this custom-made piece provides the homeowners with more storage space.
A pop of colour can be found in the en suite bathroom, through the use of turquoise subway tiles in the shower stall.
The design team shared that the homeowners also chose to swap out the original wooden doors as these waterproof louvred aluminium-framed ones are easier to care for.
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The design team shared that the homeowners also chose to swap out the original wooden doors as these waterproof louvred aluminium-framed ones are easier to care for.
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