Given the limited dimensions of their new 700 sq ft condo unit in Zion Road in 2018, Raymond Cheng of interior design and digital imaging firm Dreammetal decided against tampering with the layout set by the developer – the rooms and their sizes were sufficient for himself, his wife and their small pet pooch.
Kitchen Island Centerpiece
The most striking storage solution that Raymond designed for his home is the kitchen island, which serves multiple purposes.
“When visitors come in through the main door, the ‘wall divider’ conceals the island from view – it isn’t really nice to walk into someone’s house, and the first thing that greets you is the kitchen. The ‘wall’ directs guests towards the living area, and establishes the hierarchy of the spaces,” he says.
Tactile Colour Palette
A monochromatic image montage of gritty, run-down apartment buildings adds to the tactile colour palette of the living room.
Multi-Purpose Sideboard
A low sideboard from Journey East functions as a TV console, and adds a rustic-industrial feel to the home.
Small Home Office
In the smaller bedroom, which Raymond has converted into his home office, two perpendicular walls are lined with built-in cabinets and open shelves. He added a layer of drawers over the bay window to further keep his work area neat and organised.
Darker Hues, Textured Finishes
Even in a small area, you can still use darker hues and textured finishes if you keep the colours neutral.
Wood & Black for Mood
The bedroom has a bigger amount of wood and black for “mood”. The horizontal lines of the wood paneling on the wall, the bedside tables and the bay window seat all create the illusion of a wider space.
Custom-Built Bed Frame
A custom-built bed incorporates linen drawers and bedside tables with flip-top compartments for knick-knacks.