Blending form and function has never look so comfortable and effortlessly stylish in this home of a couple who enjoy entertaining and spending quality time over good music.
A couple who loves to entertain guests over cosy dinners and parties, Kenneth Cheng and Karen Lim — who both work in the healthcare industry — wanted their home to boast a spacious living room where friends and family can spend time in, alongside the dining area and kitchen.
“In my previous home, I’m always in the kitchen preparing food and will miss out on what’s happening outside, so with this home, I wanted to keep the kitchen open-plan and create a counter where I can cook while still chatting with my friends,” shares Karen.
Working with Darren Neo of interior design firm Eightytwo, they decided on a modern contemporary look, complemented with classical-style features such as wainscot panels. Blue is a colour of choice that runs through various parts of the home, to tie the entire look together cohesively.
Kenneth is an audiophile, so when Darren was designing the living room, he had in mind to ensure the TV feature wall will blend in seamlessly with the various audio devices. Therefore, the walls were laminated in black and the appliances sit on a concrete base.
Furniture and furnishing options here are in a pastel palette, with two geometric rugs from Grafunkt put together, a light green fabric sofa and grey lounge chair from Ligne Roset, as well as Sancal coffee tables.
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The contrast in colours, wainscoting details, a careful curation of the homeowners’ favourite prints and artworks, as well as a pair of gold-hued pendant lamps make the dining room a standout feature in the apartment.
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The terrazzo kitchen countertop from Agglotech adds textural details, and pairs perfectly with the light blue cabinetry too, giving the interior an understated appeal.
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Karen repurposed these old Ikea shelves and cabinet from her previous home and created a stylish display area in the study, showcasing their favourite photos and knick-knacks
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A cosy corner in the master suite offers an area for Karen to wind down and read before heading to bed everyday.
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Removing an original bath tub in the master bathroom has freed up space for a larger shower area and vanity, which now includes his and her basins.
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Karen enjoys dressing up in her walk-in wardrobe, which has extensive storage to house her clothing and even bag collections.
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The couple’s pet dog Mimee also has a dedicated cosy corner in the master suite, complete with lots of toys!
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