A small interior is no hindrance to incorporating a smart, stylish design, as seen in this bachelor pad.
Creativity need not be hampered by the lack of space. The lush, “rural” backdrop that is Dairy Farm Estate inspired Dan Wu, founder of Dan’s Workshop, to introduce a cottage feel to this small condo unit.
4.6m High Ceiling
The result? A Scandinavian-style country home that’s chic yet cosy. Another draw is the interior’s 4.6m-high ceiling, which makes the home feel bright and airy.
$40,000 Renovation Budget
“Every space counts in this condo, so we needed to plan very carefully,” says Dan, who was given free rein to renovate and design the bachelor pad with a budget of around $40,000.
Taking advantage of the lofty ceiling, Dan designed the console above the television and transformed that section of the living room into an eye-catching showpiece.
Playing around with various shapes, he fitted a combination of square, rectangular and triangular shapes into the full-height storage cabinets, with the intention of making the structure resemble the façade of a cottage.
Entrance Foyer
At the entrance foyer is a shoe and display cabinet with cottage roof patterns reminiscent of cottage roofs – the distinct triangular motif repeats itself in the living room and master bedroom.
While the shoe cabinet gets a warm woody shade, the cabinets at the TV console area are clad in ash grey – both the light hues give the space a cottage-cosy and roomy feel.
Kitchen & Dining
With limited space for a dining area, he designed a sleek extension table that is connected to the kitchen countertop and doubles as a dining table.
The resin backing above the counter top lends the kitchen a modish feel.
Walk-In Wardrobe
A spare small room was converted into an open-concept walk-in wardrobe and a mirror was placed on one end for practical reasons, and also to create the illusion of space.
With a dedicated wardrobe area in place, Dan did away with the wardrobe in the master bedroom to accommodate a cool, industrial-chic mezzanine level bed.
Loft Bed
The loft-style bed was designed in a strong masculine style to break away from the warm, “softer” look that pervades the living room.
Bold lines and darker colours dominate the bedroom.
Cool Colour Palette
Keeping the colours consistent throughout the home helps to make each zone look more spacious.
Modern Country Interior Design
The raised sleeping area offers a private space for the homeowner to rest and relax.
Introducing a distinct look, in this case, a modern-country theme, and conceptualising how each precious corner can be properly utilised can go a long way in achieving a liveable, stylish vibe for even the smallest of spaces.
This article was first published on Sona Decor in July 2017.