Minimal Luxury Oasis Reinvented

The brief from the owners back in 2022 was to create a calm and beautiful haven for their young family. The modern tropical landed house in a quiet and intimate enclave was originally designed by an acclaimed architect, and completed in 2005. Level 1 consists of a series of rooms flanking and surrounding the pool, including a guest bedroom, study room, formal living room, TV lounge, kitchen and a dining room connected to the outdoor garden via an outdoor terrace. Running the length of the house which overlooks thick green forests, the original koi pond was converted into a Zen rock garden, designed and plantings undertaken by landscape consultants Main Green.
Our scope of design work focused on furniture layouts and furnishing selection for 2 living rooms and the study office, major renovations to the kitchen, powder room, master bedroom including a walk-in dressing room and ensuite bathroom. Early design references pointed towards a white and neutral base palette with lots of textures and finishes weaved into the fore. The new owners enjoy entertaining, making this property the perfect candidate from day 1. The expansiveness of every room, including 16ft vaulted ceilings found in all L2 bedrooms, required a careful study in materiality, scale and lighting strategy. Instead of fussy furniture arrangements at risk of upstaging the bones of this Grand Dame, the studio focused on creating the right mood by imbuing warmth and character. The soft and tonal palette in all the rooms was knitted from different elements like the carefully selected limewash paint and custom hand-woven oat rugs. With this palette as a base, we introduced natural-veined marble, feature lighting, custom brass handles and a show-stopping Casson barn door hardware for the pantry. Ultimately, this was a home crafted for relaxed yet elevated daily living.

Photography by Marcus L Photography

Charming & Refined Sanctuary

Completed in 2023, the studio embarked on a year-long interior planning and design project for a multi-generation family who outgrew the living areas of Level 1 of their 3-storey inter-terrace. The client craved a bright and intimate abode for her family and hosts regularly. At the beating heart of the house, sits a custom kitchen island fashioned from a veiny Calacatta Fantastico marble with water fall sides that draw the eye into the space as you enter. By reconfiguring the walls around the heavily used kitchens and laundry area, the studio focused heavily on creating generously-scaled living areas, optimizing functionality and storage with built-in cabinetry for the kitchens and family room. Floor-to-ceiling black Scheuco sliding doors add much needed light and air in the front. The entryway is anchored by the checkerboard Nero Marquina and Bianca Macchietta marble tiles and features a dark ebony stained oak trim. The elegant boiserie wall paneling in the living and dining room frame a pair of modern caricature art works created by the client for her children.

Photography by Marcus L Photography

The main kitchen with a 2.4 meter long kitchen island is a tonal feast of deep-veined Calacatta Fantastico marble and brass accents, set against the backdrop of a bright and airy secondary wet kitchen in classic black and white scheme. The Pearl grey cabinets feature a finely crafted chamfered inset detailing for the lower cabinet, designed to meet the client’s request for projected handles which sit flush to the countertops.

Flanking the bathroom and dry kitchen, the wet kitchen situated at the back of the property features windows that run to the ceiling, bringing in lots of natural light to the dry kitchen through a series of interior window screens. The monochromatic scheme of the porcelain tile flooring mimics the entryway, carefully tying both ends of the terrace house. White subway tiles and Quarella quartz materials are used in this robust wet kitchen. In the family room, custom-built bookshelves clad in a Pierre Frey wallpaper doubles as an additional study area for the kids, and a games room for mahjong evenings.

Serene Tactile & Uplifting

With unparalleled views of Singapore’s southern and eastern coastline including the iconic Marina Bay Sands, the clients fell for this generous light-filled apartment, which we transformed into an urban retreat for their secondary residence. The brief was well-defined: create a warm, tactile and environmentally sustainable home to host them and their guests visiting Singapore. Deep emphasis was placed on spatial harmony, a soothing yet uplifting palette and and bias towards organic and robust materials.

Photography by Marcus L Photography

As a starting point, the original white walls bounced light but lacked purpose and character. By carving out human-scale spaces that envelop the senses, we meditated on the abundance of natural light and found ourselves drawn to creating moods with varied lighting - table lamps, pendants, LED concealed lighting. Artificial lighting is a powerful and sophisticated tool in the design arsenal.

True to the studio’s design philosophy of building authentic layers to weave an intimate tale of the project, there is no single design hero that stands out as a statement piece. From the custom design hand-tufted wool and bamboo rug with an abstract motif, to the bespoke Blue Moon marble & solid walnut dining table, great care was demonstrated in combining both soft, yielding Yin and strong, bright Yang elements.

Sustainability in materials was equally weighted in the design brief. The studio dedicated itself to sourcing robust leather chairs which age and patina over time, wool and bamboo silk rugs that hold up well to daily family life. Naturally dyed linen sheers and soft silk woven drapes elegantly frame the beautiful views from the apartment. Lastly, large format porcelain slabs with its innovative design and produced with recycled materials were favoured for the TV console cladding and bar countertop and backsplash. The apartment was also fitted out with a fully automated air quality and climate control system that monitors air quality (pollutant particles), carbon dioxide levels, humidity and temperature in every room.

Harmonious, Sensual and Sophisticated Abode

Photography by Marcus L Photography

Exuberant palette with bespoke finishes

Timeless Understated Refinement

Vibrant and Breezy Oasis

Urban Contemporary with Farmhouse style 

Sleek & Bold Sophistication in Modern London Flat

With a backdrop of the gilded statue of Helios, this London flat glistens with natural light and gorgeous views. This south-facing 2-bedroom flat in the iconic BBC Television Centre enjoys a well-proportioned layout, stunning views and marvelous natural light. Our stars were aligned or perhaps, we were blessed by the Greek god of Sun. In the apartment, we introduced brass lamps, walnut finishes, and fabric patterns & textures in shades of navy, aqua and saffron to complement this upscale conversion apartment.

All photography by Chris Snook

Vivid hues meet Mid-century modern