Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2023 i Home & Decor

Company Profile With a background in architecture, akiHAUS approaches interior design from both stylistic and architectural perspectives. As a small but dedicated design outfit, the studio is highly-attuned to building meticulously-crafted spaces that are well-defined for their clients while respecting site sensitivities. They recognise that their roles as designers is not just to design, but ultimately in service to the client, so it is important for the spaces to serve the needs of the users well. Nothing gives them greater joy than to be able to capture the aspirations of their clients and translate them into tangible built forms. Helmed by design director, Lawrence Puah, the team regards design as an ever-evolving art form and keeps an open mind towards exploring new design frontiers and refining their craft. The result…

Company Profile The creative team at Distinct Identity takes pride in thoroughly understanding the needs of the clients and of the projects, be it residential, retail or commercial, in order to deliver innovative and relevant concepts. Driven by the mantra, “Desire to inspire, one space at a time”, the team’s service is professional and personal, and the designs curated and inspirational. They strongly believe in maintaining clear communication throughout the entire design and renovation process, as well as ensuring absolute transparency with clients. The firm is open to exploring different concepts and styles that suit the needs of each and every client. The team's ability to balance bold design elements with subtle nuances of style and character helped the firm to gain a loyal following of homeowners from around the…

Company Profile Three-D Conceptwerke is a multi-disciplinary studio, which prides itself in creating liveable spaces that are focused on the psychological and emotional outcomes of occupants. They strive to push the boundaries of design and spare no effort in examining the myriad facets that it entails. They do not believe in a fixed formula as their approach and solution evolve according to the needs of each project and client, and also in response to a changing world. Every project is undertaken with utmost sincerity, sharing their expertise with clients and working towards achieving a result to the homeowner’s satisfaction and one that the firm can be proud of. Several of the studio's projects have made it onto the covers of our magazine, with each one of them offering a well…

Company Profile Arkhilite is about designing slow spaces that are beautiful, enjoyable and satisfying, and which make you want to pause and linger so that you can take it all in. The firm is also about the discovery of slow places that embody qualities which celebrate locality, culture, purpose, nature and our relationship with them. Unlike mathematical problems that have singular solutions and which may be solved quickly, design requires an immense amount of time and effort. It is this dedication to its craft that drives the team at Arkhilite to continue to push on with unwavering faith and tenacity in the pursuit of excellence. Address: 81 Tagore Lane, #02-04, TAG.A, Singapore 787502 Tel: 6917-8869 www.arkhilite.sg Instagram: @arkhilite Facebook: arkhilite…

THE WEAVERLY WAY The Weaverly Way is a textile sculpture completed in 2020, which was initially a site-specific installation at citizenM hotel, Bankside, London, shown during London Craft Week 2020. It was a collaboration with Gainsborough Weaving and a result of rigorous experimentation in colour, weave structure, and form-finding. “This project was crucial in broadening my body of work, to include Jacquard-woven textiles, on top of my existing hand-woven work,” Tiffany explains. TEXTILE TRANSMUTATIONS A couple of years after graduation, Tiffany was offered a design residency at the National University of Singapore, where the designer was given the freedom to explore a subject of her choice. The result of her exploration was a body of materials research that led to textile-embossing instruments. It was the first textile-based project Tiffany published…

To landlords’ joy and tenants’ despair, market rental rates in Singapore have hit a record high. Renting out a spare room in your HDB flat, or investing in a private property to collect passive income, are not new concepts in Singapore. Traditionally, landlords looked for tenants either via word of mouth or pasting notices at prominent spots – complete with a fringe of little paper strips, each stating their phone number, for potential tenants to tear off. Those who don’t mind paying a commission would hire a real estate agent to market their room or property. The more resourceful landlords advertise on Facebook groups such as ‘Singapore HDB Rooms & House for Rental’ in Singapore, and ‘Room for Rent in Singapore’, and even on Facebook Marketplace and Carousell. For tenants,…

Homeowner TC Tan purchased this two-bedroom resale HDB flat in Bukit Batok as soon as she turned 35 nearly nine years ago. An administrator in the education sector, she had been wanting to get her own house and chose the location for its proximity to her parents’ home in Choa Chu Kang. Brimming with interior design ideas, TC enlisted the help of freelance interior designer Yichun Lee and her contractor to realise the vision for her home. A design aficionado and a long-time Home & Decor reader, she moved in in December 2014 and spent the next eight years perfecting the house to finally invite us for a tour last year. The result is breathtaking. The original flat was almost three-decades-old when she bought it. It had a long, rectangular…

Company Profile Artistroom believes that space planning is the most important facet of interior design. Much time and effort is dedicated to understanding the requirements, needs and spatial and aesthetic preferences of clients in order to come up with proposals that address both form and function. The team works very closely with homeowners throughout the entire process to ensure that the design intentions are carried through during the construction to deliver the spaces that they have always dreamed of. They are driven by a relentless pursuit of the best solution that they can offer clients, drawing inspiration from myriad sources-travels, books and the surrounding environment. They have a penchant for design styles that are clean, streamlined and which exude an architectural quality. Interiors designed by Artistroom exude a unique sense…

Company Profile Parenthesis Studio sees itself as a design community of multi-faceted disciplines with a single purpose- to create thoughtful and tailored solutions through an integrated design process and a transformative experience. The studio’s philosophy revolves around exploring the relationship of space, material and object in an immersive interior environment, threading cultural context and lifestyle aspects through a modern lens. With the key members of the design team hailing from backgrounds in high-end residential and showflat design, as well as hospitality design, clients can expect tastefully executed designs that go beyond a single, definitive style. The team believes in diversity and collaboration, and recognises that there is always two sides to a story. Hence, every project should have a unique outcome where creative thinking meets function. Projects by Parenthesis Studio…

Company Profile Wolf Woof’s design ethos very much aligns with Carmen’s philosophies towards life-“Be anything but mediocre”, and “Your home, your rules”. With a marketing and graphic design background, she approaches interior design with what she calls a “so-far-out-of-the-box-you-cannot-even-see-the-box” approach. She firmly believes that every home should be as unique as its owners, filled with personal touches while still ensuring functionality and liveability. With her creativity, she endeavours to take homeowners where they have not gone in their renovation journey. Cookie-cutter homes are a no-no and she is versatile enough to execute a plethora of diverse styles with ease, from the popular Scandinavian and minimalist, to Hamptons, regal and debonair, or fun and quirky. She is always after that WOW factor, which need not necessarily involve over-the-top gestures. The most…

In recent years, WC technologies have evolved, and today many of the best brands carry smart toilets and bidets that allow users to control various functions, such as adjusting the water temperature, flushing, and even opening and closing the lid using a remote control or smartphone app. Hygiene is a priority among WC manufacturers, and new developments include antimicrobial ceramic surfaces, rimless designs, and improved flushing systems. Also available are more products with dual flush systems that allow the user to choose between a full flush or reduced flush to reduce overall water usage, and also products with adjustable position bidets and seat heights. One key innovation for WCs is odour extraction which makes the user experience a much more pleasant one. “With the advancement of technology, the latest shower…

In the neighborhood of Venice, on the coast of Southern California, two talented women joined forces to open a space where visitors are invited into an immersive experience. Originally from France, Sandrine Abessera is an artist and designer who was introduced to the art world through fashion design. Born in Ukraine, Lubov Azria is a fashion designer who worked for BCBGMAXAZRIA Group for several years. Based in Los Angeles, where the art scene is booming, the duo wanted to share their vision of creativity Not interested in having a standard commercial space, Sandrine and Lubov chose what was previously a private home to house their gallery, which they call Maison Lune. The high ceilings, white limestone floors and openings that allow lots of natural light inside convinced them to choose…

THE MAIN CHALLENGE CARMEN FACED WAS THE CLIENTS’ MASSIVE STORAGE NEEDS FOR THINGS THEY OWN, FROM CLOTHES, SHOES, AND ACCESSORIES TO HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. Long before purchasing this property, the owners of this home were already on the search for the right interior designer. The couple knew they wanted to avoid the usual design styles and found their match after chancing upon Carmen Tang’s project on YouTube. “My clients and I share a very similar sense of aesthetics,” Carmen, the design director of Wolf Woof, says. The instant bond over their shared aesthetic and passion for yellow created a climate of trust between both parties. The property is a 2,960 sq ft penthouse with five bedrooms and a long balcony stretching from the study to the living and dining areas. An…

Melvyn Lim and Sharon Tan, husband and wife in their 50s who work together in the aviation industry, chose this three-bedroom condominium in Sentosa for its breathtaking ocean view. Built in 2010, the condominium is also well-maintained by the Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST). For the design, they enlisted the help of interior and architecture design studio Nidhi Jain, helmed by founder Nidhi Jain and partner Emily Salay Loberg, who was recommended by a mutual friend. “The duo have a very eclectic taste. So we wanted a space which jives with their personalities,” says Nidhi. Sharon is a fan of neutral shades and boho aesthetics, while Melvyn wanted retro vibes. There were also feng shui elements and a pet golden retriever to consider in the design. The finished interior beautifully…

Company Profile The team behind this boutique firm is always curious, always eager. Curious of what is out there and what is available, and eager to learn from industry allies and clients-their stories, their needs, and how the team can ride this journey with them. They envision themselves as storytellers in collaboration with homeowners. Adopting Bruce Lee’s “Be like water, my friend” philosophy, they believe in being adaptable. It is not about keeping to one style, one look or merely following trends. It is about their clients’ stories, incorporating things that matter to them into the designs and refining the space planning to create curated spaces that evoke emotions and excite the senses. Through these spaces, the homeowners’ stories unfold. The majority of their projects involve breathing new life into…

Company Profile With a portfolio comprising residential and commercial projects in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and United Kingdom, Spaceone Interior Design Consultancy specialises in servicing a mid- to high-end clientele across a range of budgets depending on the scale and complexity of each project. At the helm is Adrian Heng, who brings with him almost 25 years of design experience. His early works revolve around designing showhouses for developers’ property launches, so homeowners can expect their homes to be executed to the same level of detail and finesse. He goes as far as to design and customise bespoke furniture and furnishing to achieve utmost exclusivity. This also ensures that the pieces capture the spirit of the spaces and reflect the personalities of the clients. The boutique firm is known for…

Company Profile Architology Interiors Pte Ltd was founded in 2010 by Bu Shukun & Terrence Quah. The duo firmly believe that luxury is not about whether you can afford to fill a space with expensive materials or opulent pieces, but rather, the ability to see the crafted story of a place. As architecture graduates, they adopt an architectural approach towards the crafting of homes, which is evident in the way spaces are articulated. There is a clear definition of home, layered with an experiential story. And at the heart of every home and every story lies the intended interactions of the homeowner with his dwelling. This user interaction is well-defined and intimate, and it is achieved through material compositions, purposeful objects, artistic statements and taking delight in function. This applies…

Company Profile Two of L Architects’ projects garnered awards at the Singapore Institute of Architects Architectural Design Awards 2022, including “Design of the Year”, the highest accolade, no mean feat for a young, boutique firm. The studio revels in asking the difficult questions and exploring untested solutions, pushing boundaries in order to develop new prototypes. There is no fixed formula-every existing formula must be reconsidered and challenged so as to create new spaces and experiences that are meaningful. Founder and Principal Architect, Lim Shing Hui devotes much time to the crafting of an interesting brief at the start of every project. Instead of jumping straight into the design, she endeavours to tease out the fundamental questions that the project should address and formulate project strategies. To L Architects, a space…

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SUAVE SIDE STORIES Side tables may not command the centre of attention in a living room, but they are just as important when it comes to creating the right ambiance. Consider these stylish options to dress up your modern interiors.…