Style Factor

Despite not keeping to a specific design theme, this breezy condominium unit located at the northern part of the island looks well put-together  

Spacious, cosy and decked in earthy tones, the laid-back vibe of this apartment unit is exactly what its homeowners wanted to return to after a long day. Having approached designers Andy Tan and Ace Li from D’Trenzo Interior to do up their home, the dynamic duo took only 9 weeks to transform their home from drab to fab. 

Beginning at the living area, the designers used a colour combo of pale brown and white on the walls to strike a clean-cut balance. And to create a seamless effect, the television is fushed against the feature wall, while the rest of the zone is adorned with plush furnishings and warm lighting to evoke the cosy feel. 

Open House

A complete reshuffle of this home’s original layout creates designated spaces for work, play and family time

Key Ideas

1. To break away from the norm, incorporate two or more different themes to create a distinctive look.

2. Closed cabinets can look stiff and block the fow of light and space. Opt for open shelving to create a look that is more free-spirited.

3. Instead of swing doors to connect rooms, use a sliding door or panel as a more space-saving option. 

4. Solid walls have the effect of boxing up a space. Reduce the boxed-in effect by replacing a portion of it with a glass panel to open up the space visually.

Holiday Homecoming

Dressed in finesse, this petite weekend home is the epitome of hotel luxe

Key Ideas

1. It’s common now for the dining, living and kitchen to share the same space so setting a consistent design lingo in this open-plan area is important. Use similar materials and fnishes but in different shades to introduce some visual distinction.

2. Aside from the tried-and-tested mirror trick to enhance the visual size of a space, shiny surfaces like marble fooring and glass can also accentuate the illusion.

3. Opt for sliding pocket doors for small spaces. It eats up less foor area when pulled open and can conjure a more airy feel.

4. Borrow some hotel-inspired elements such as the silver letterings to mark each room. It is sure to add some class!

Cabinetry Talk

The bare facts of custom-built laminate cabinetry straight from the industry experts

Synonymous with custom-made cabinetry, laminates are pretty much the prime material in every home. Look into any household today and you would most probably fnd laminate kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, shelving and design features like pillars and wall coverings. To better understand the characteristics, variety and maintenance of laminate, we got a group of laminate experts to answer some common questions and share their maintenance tips for the material.

Q. What is laminate?