With decor worthy of a boutique hotel, this home shows that it’s possible to combine upscale style with traditional Feng Shui.
Incorporating a luxe show flat look into a home takes an artful eye and attention to detail, since it must be carefully blended with the homeowners’ personalities and lifestyle preferences.
When the owners of this new four-bedroom condominium in Serangoon saw the work of Molina Hun, design director of Parenthesis Studio, they knew they had to engage her for their own design and renovation journey.
Since the apartment was a new build, there was no need for much reconfiguration.
Who Lives Here A family with two young children and a helper.
Property Type A four-bedroom condominium apartment in Serangoon.
Property Size 1,195 sq ft
Interior Designers Parenthesis Studio
Practical Interior Design
The homeowners wanted something upscale yet practical since they would move into the home with their two young children and a helper.
Ample space and functionality became focus for the design.
Feng Shui-Led Design
In addition, feng shui played a significant role in deciding the colour palette and placement of the furniture.
The living room, for instance, features walls in deep green.
Molina designed the rest of the colour scheme around these foundational shades, including Dekton-clad columns, a countertop for the dry kitchen area, and a feature wall with fluted glass and a mirror backing.
These reflective elements help to bounce light and make the space appear larger.
Xessex Wallpapers and KStone Tiles
For the luxe factor, Molina also incorporated fabric wallpaper into the living and dining room ceiling, with black metal strips to accentuate the spotlights.
A similar technique was used in the master bedroom, with wallpaper from Xessex covering the walls and ceiling and creating a cocoon of respite from the rest of the world.
Molina used black large-format tiles from KStone to create a feature wall behind the headboard, with mood lighting strategically placed to create a cosy look.
Timeless Children’s Bedroom
The homeowners wanted the children’s bedrooms to be fun yet timeless, with a look that would last even as the children grow older.
Since space was at a premium, Molina ensured plenty of built-in storage with easy access for both kids, including niche storage near the headboard.
The desk and headboard in the daughter’s room are made of terrazzo slabs from KStone, with the former doubling as a nightstand. Its corners were rounded to be more child-friendly.
For a pop of colour, she added peachy pink accents and a geometric wallpaper from Tat Ming.
Children’s Bedroom with Longevity
The son’s room is similarly practical, with a built-in platform bed and drawer storage below.
The wallpaper is a metallic, silver-on-grey cityscape print, lending a subtle textural interest to the room.
“When we designed the kids’ rooms, we didn’t want them to just last for a few years. We wanted to choose something that would be more mature,” says Molina.
A Lego Display Room
The piece de resistance is the study, which doubles as the homeowner’s Lego collection display room.
As the husband works from home, he needed a dedicated workspace.
Molina created a floating desk with patterned tiles, supported on both sides of the carpentry by a hidden metal structure.
To house his extensive Lego collection, she removed the existing wardrobe that came with the apartment and replaced it with backlit shelves.
A Private Lift Lobby
As the unit has its own private lift lobby, it was an opportunity to design a great first impression for guests.
Geometric tiles and a polished metal ceiling, lit by cove lighting, make a style statement that sets the tone for the rest of the home.
To tie the overall look together, Molina replaced the solid front door with a glass one, allowing guests to glimpse the interior even before entering.
“It’s not just about the design elements,” says Molina. “The holistic experience is very important as well.”