A contemporary touch for this executive apartment ties each space together to create a place called home for this family of three
Having worked on a number of homes that are designed according to Feng Shui standards, designer Cindy Fong from Darwin Interior is no stranger to the basics of this Chinese geomancy system. Thus, when the designer drew up the design proposal for this executive HDB fat, it happened to be in sync with the homeowners’ Feng Shui requirements and they were pleased to go along with it without major modifcations.
This naturally airy apartment is made spacious with the use of light-coloured tones and the integration of the balcony space into the living room. Since there was an additional study room to spare, of which the couple and their young daughter did not need, the designer decided to have its walls hacked to create even more space for the living area. Next to the living room, the dining area exudes an elegant atmosphere with its plush seats and chandelier lighting. Panels of mirror and laminate form a feature wall to conceal the entrance of the bomb shelter.
The cabinets in the kitchen are clad in glossy white laminate and topped with snow white quartz countertops, which lends the space the same contemporary sensibility as the rest of the home. Tempered glass backing and a glass divider adds to the modern feel. As the kitchen offered a sizable portion of space, the designer decided to incorporate a breakfast counter along one side of the walls which could also double up as a food preparation counter. A feature wall of leaf-patterned tiles was constructed here to anchor this cosy nook.
In the couple’s private quarters, the colour scheme is still predominately made up of white but splashes of brown were thrown in to tone down the starkness. Wallpaper of a feather-like design is plastered across the wall to soften the look and add visual interest to the space. Storage is enhanced with the custom-made bed frame that includes four huge drawers beneath for the couple to store extra bedding and other personal belongings.
A corner of the master bedroom is sectioned off for a study nook, which is in facts a Feng Shui-specifed area for study. To prevent the space from being boxed in, glass panels and a mirror are used as a divider so that light can still stream in.
