This four-room resale HDB flat in Jurong West, which belongs to and was designed by architect Kenn Goh, is simple yet full of personality.
Visitors will get a peek of the space through this customised black steel gate.
Living & Dining Room
Measuring 969sq ft (90 sqm), the flat has a combined living room and dining area.
“My partner, Kelvin Chan, and I love to host gatherings, and this modular use of the space allows us to do that.”
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No Curtains
Kenn chose to go curtain-less, as this allows natural light and breeze to fill the room.
Plants play a large role in the design; the greenery complements the neutral and pastel furnishings in the home.
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Dining Table
This solid oak table can sit up to 10 people for dinner parties, and double as a large work station for the homeowners. “The use of black steel and oak furnishing here visually separates the dining from living room,” explains Kenn.
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Storage Shelf
An oak shelf covers the entire length of the wall, and acts as a repository of the homeowners’ favourite things, from books to travel finds.
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Urban Garden
Check out that impressive plant collection!
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Home Chef Kitchen
Kelvin is an avid home cook, so Kenn designed extensive storage for kitchen utensils and their collection of handcrafted ceramic plates from Japan.
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Kitchen Drawers
The large drawers allow easy access for utensils, while the monochrome geometric tiles signals a change in usage of space — keeping to the wood and grey hues throughout the home.
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Bedroom
The bedroom is adorned with mementoes, such as an inspired print of Fernando Botero’s Mona Lisa from their Vietnam trip and their collection of Sonny Angel figurines from Japan.
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The rest of the room is kept simple and organised.
Photos by Kenn Goh. This story first appeared in Sona Decor in 2018.
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