AN ORDINARY SMALL APARTMENT IN SINGAPORE MADE EXTRAORDINARY

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Despite the modest size of the current HDB small apartment in Singapore, they can be refurbished to be a fun place for style-loving people. For instance, this 3-room flat in Chua Chu Kang was meticulously revamped using the appropriate furniture solutions, so that it will allow people to experience the spacious effect of the design. Instead of building a bulky TV stand, a concrete bench was designed to portray the concept of the minimalist design with open treads so that light could fill the space. (+slideshow)

The  suspended shoe cabinet with woodgrain furnishing was carefully chosen to match with the concrete finishing bench as to produce a warm feeling.

The kitchen area in this small apartment tends to be an open concept and the kitchen cabinet was extended out to increase the storage space. The concrete elements in the kitchen was selected to match with the living room’s design to ensure uniformity.

The passageway in a house brings you into the different rooms, and it is vital of how it is designed.

The passageway was kept bright and spacious through the use of white tiles. The honeycomb mosaic tiles were used to achieve the effect of modern nostalgic.

A small portion of the ceiling was painted black to make the living area more captivating and less dull. It also enhances the overall design of the house.

 

Options for visual enhancement:

hexagon mosaic / tile

black & white elements

concrete

honeycomb                           b & w                             concrete

A RESALE 3R FLAT IN SINGAPORE GETS A MODERN RENOVATION

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This resale 3-room HDB flat in Jurong West, Singapore was designed for a homeowner with specific requirements. The purpose of the renovation was to creating visual lines between the social spaces so that the house will look visually enlarged, while adding storage throughout. (+slideshow)

After the renovation, the open area now serves three functions – living room, dining room, and altar area for praying. The television backing, console and storage were built in a wooden frame to fully utilize the space in the living room.

The house is a typical of the long and narrow living room (A resale 3R HDB flat), thus designer has attentively chosen the black-framed glass door to brighten up the house.

The kitchen is often classified as “heart of the home”.  However, it is often neglected. Most of the kitchen interior designs are white or as neutral as possible, however, designer wanted to design something different.The palette of materials can also contribute to the way we claim that a certain kitchen is charming. The kitchen features a combination of raw and smooth finishes to create strong contrasts in this sense.

The white color Quartz kitchen worktop and the pure white subway tiles with black dark grout stood out to help create a welcoming ambiance. I’d love to cook in this kitchen!

To allow more space to maneuver in the bathroom, designer chose to build a walk-in shower over a bathtub. He also opt for simplicity and by using the right tile texture, it adds a different feel to the bathroom. The shower niche blends in well as it follows the same pattern of this gorgeous bathroom. The addition of the shower niche not only creates a space to place the bathing accessories, it also hid the exposed plumbing and air-conditioner fixtures.

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MODERN INDUSTRIAL DESIGNED FOR SINGAPORE HDB COMMERCIAL

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We had transform the stagnant office into a modern industrial interior design studio for LUSH INTERIOR DESIGN, and changed the entire layout to open-plan workstations, conference and pantry area.

Designer wanted to create an interactive environment to give designers a different way in absorbing new ideas + inspirations. He believes that the concept of lifelong learning can stimulate creativity, as well as bringing out the initiative attitudes and responsiveness in people. With his passion in creative designing, he has turned a mediocre workspace into a space where people can unleash their potential in a relaxing environment.

Hoping to reflect the minimal, grey concrete that was used to cover the entire wall and floor,  each one of those furniture pieces are meticulously chosen to pare back with simple and clean aesthetic.

The idea of being effective and efficient at work does not equate to the number of hours we spend sitting at our desks and glue to our devices’ screen. While employees continue to develop their creativity and effectiveness at work, it is vital for them to feel exuberant at work. To be able to eat their meals and even hold informal meetings in this break out area brings them into a relaxation mood. Many companies may see this break out area as an unnecessary luxury, but not LUSH. Designer encourages the team to gather at this break out space for tea break everyday. Take inspiration from this successful multi-functional space~!

Due to the space constraint, designer has creatively incorporated space for various activities. The break out area can be turned into business meeting solution, and the white wall has its space divided into different area – replaced partition wall with floor-to-ceiling storage.

The internal wall was swapped for glass partitions to provide the room with a more natural light. The use of glass walls also gives the space a clearer sight and maximises the spatial experience. A stand-out black framed toy display case has made the room more interesting.

The red-brick panel that coordinates with the steel black frame glass wall creates a seamless transition between old and new. The use of Plumen light bulbs is a great idea to enhance lives, we like it because… it’s a beautiful piece of design and it provides energy efficiency.

The concrete wall + floor and the wood-framed mirror gives a raw and natural feel to the bathroom. The reflection of the red-brick wall of mirror also plays a significant role in increasing the industrial feel. The bright white vanity + top and basin has led to simplicity.