Chic Sophistication

Classic meets experimental to create a country-styled home that surprises

A European favour marks this 4-room HDB fat unit even before you step foot into its premises. Wood decking lies at the doorway to welcome guests. It is reminiscent of a verandah and the proud owner of this Scandinavian-inspired haven is a bachelorette. Engaging the design team from Renozone, they spent seven weeks transforming the place into what it is now.

For a look that is more country, the fooring of the entire apartment is clad with a timber-like laminate fnish. The walls in the living room and bedrooms are plastered with foral-themed wallpaper to play up the element of countryside living. In the kitchen however, the design moves to one that stems from the raw industrial look.

While black-painted electrical cords run across the ceiling and cement screed walls, a rustic charm is still maintained with the use of subway tiles on the backsplash and countertop, and the choice of a wooden dining table with mismatched chairs and benches. The clever blending of industrial elements with classic subway tiles and wood grain laminate cabinetry instills a timeless atmosphere into this communal space that functions both as a kitchen and dining room.

Moving into the private quarters, you would notice that this unique combination of cement screed and subway tiles on the walls is again applied, this time in the master bathroom. The design team also decided to hack the original wall that separates the bathroom from the bedroom and construct a new one in order to accommodate a bigger shower area. Featuring a see-through glass panel, this reconstructed wall allows more light to fow but for privacy, white blinds were installed which also adds visual interest to the room.