When you plan the interiors of a home, not only do you have to capture the spirit of the homeowners, but you should foresee how the home will grow with them, too.
This was how architect Darren Tee of White, a family friend of the homeowners, led his design process.
“The couple wanted timelessness (in their five-room HDB flat), but were not fond of the usual greys and beiges – instead, they were drawn to happy colours like yellow,” says Darren.
Darren incorporated loud colours and prints through soft furnishings, which can easily be changed up.
Renovation Cost: $80,000
The $80,000 renovation cost went into creating a clean skeleton.
“We got rid of any kinks, and concealed beams and awkward corners with false walls,” he says – including graphical elements like black trimmings, and customising built-in bookshelves and wardrobes.
The oak vinyl flooring adds warmth to the neutral palette.
To match the home’s monochromatic look, family photos were printed in black and white.
Study Room
The study room’s shelves and wardrobe are positioned such that it will be easy to transform the room into a shared bedroom when the kids grow up.
Co-Sleeping Arrangement
The bedrooms exude a zen yet playful ambience. As the kids are still sleeping with the parents, Darren designed a platform bed for easy access.
Bedroom Sleep Hygiene
“The homeowners also requested the bedrooms to not have electronics and light pollution; they are both engineers, and are very specific about their lifestyle.
I chose curtains instead of Venetian blinds, as the latter would still allow some morning light to seep through.
I also concealed the edges of the curtains with short walls,” says Darren.
Shanxi Ceramic Tiles
The bathrooms were “strictly monochromatic” and features Shanxi black accents and white ceramic tiles.
Hexagonal Tiles
The honeycomb pattern from the hexagonal tiles add to the graphical element present throughout the house.
This article first appeared in Sona Decor in 2018.