The design of this monochromatic five-room HDB BTO flat at Dawson Skyterrace relies extensively on one laminate finish — but applied in different directions to mix things up.
The light fittings above the dining table, from Pomelo, were specially chosen for their slim profiles. This way, they don’t feel imposing with the lower height of the disguised beam.
Dark Wood Laminate
All the built-in carpentry is finished in a dark woodgrain laminate.
However, the grain is orientated differently on various surfaces – for example, diagonally on this cabinet panel in the dry kitchen – to keep the flat surfaces visually interesting.
Renovation Cost: $80,000
The homeowners — a couple in their early 30s — engaged Li Yanling and Denise Chng of Habit to remodel their cookie-cutter flat. The renovation cost $80,000.
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Combined 2 Bedrooms
Two bedrooms were combined to create a larger master bedroom, which has a separate sleeping area with a platform bed.
In the bedroom, for the wardrobes, the laminate is applied with the woodgrain in a horizontal direction for the bottom compartments, and vertically for the top ones.
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Bedroom Raised Platform
To access the raised sleeping area in the master bedroom, you have to go through the wardrobe area.
The wardrobe carpentry is finished in laminate applied both horizontally and vertically.
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Vanity Desk
The vanity counters, in front of the sliding glass panels of the master bedroom, feature glass insets on the surface for a boutique-style display of accessories.
Sophisticated contemporary interiors were achieved through the use of clean lines, thoughtful details and simple materials applied creatively.
This article was first published on Sona Decor in 2016.
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