When Chris Chen collected the keys to this one-bedroom apartment located in what he refers to as his “childhood playground”, he was very clear as to the extent of renovation that he would carry out. “I did not want to touch any of the built-in cabinets and flooring that were provided by the developer,” says Chris.
There was also no hacking of walls. Instead, the interior design team from Haelcyon Days – comprising director Richard Lam, and principal designer Vin Leong – focused its design attention on the existing wall with sliding doors on either side, separating the living room from the bedroom.
Homeowner Chris works as a pilot, and cherishes the time that he spends in his bachelor pad when he’s not flying, but still frequently heads down the road to his family home for meals.
Dark Interior Theme
The dark tones and innovative storage spaces transform this apartment into a functional bachelor pad with minimal renovation works required.
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Small Apartment Design
“As this is a small apartment, there is virtually no storage space except for the kitchen cabinets. It was crucial that we maximised the use of every inch within this small footprint,” Richard emphasises.
The duo proposed an all-in-one, multifunction, full-height feature wall that not only maximises the wall space, but also the 3.2 metre-high ceiling. The side facing the living room has open shelves and a TV console.
“The laminate strips on the doorfront are inspired by the architectural lines of the SCDA-designed condominium,” says Vin.
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Hidden Pocket Door
The hidden pocket bedroom door slides away to reveal a light wood bed frame from Inhabitant, and an Armani Casa Revolution table lamp designed by Giorgio Armani that rests on a Jottergoods Rivet side table in a hairline stainless steel plated copper finish.
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Fabric Look Laminate
The choice of a fabric-look laminate gives this side of the feature wall a softer look that is more appropriate within the bedroom setting.
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Full Height Glass Wall
The full-height glass wall that stretches across the width of the apartment lets in abundant natural light, making the interiors look bright and airy.
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Bathroom
The open-concept bathroom suits the homeowner’s bachelor lifestyle perfectly.
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Stone Walls
Light-coloured stone walls in the bathroom have a soothing and relaxing effect.
As seen in this apartment, it is possible to make effective use of a small space without extensive hacking or renovation. And with some interesting detailing, even a sleek and simple design can create a visual impact.
This story first appeared in Sona Decor in 2017.
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