Home to a multigenerational family — a couple, their three school-going children, and an elderly parent — this terrace house was designed by Metaphor Studio to cater to the specific needs of family members and the changing requirements of the future.
The brief called for a timeless design. The team chose an urban contemporary look that is both modern and luxurious. The primary materials of choice are wood and polished stainless steel, as well as marble finishes and black tinted mirrors.
As practicality was a top priority, the home boasts lots of storage spaces that are cleverly concealed behind wall panels, giving the home a sleek and seamless look. There is sufficient storage in all the bedrooms, too, and there are even cabinets in transitional areas such as the stairwell. There are also full-height cabinets along the stairwell on every floor.
Designed with the intention to make the best use of space, many components in the home have dual functionality. For example, the marble feature wall doubles as a TV console and a partition between the living room and staircase.
Full-height display shelves leave this lounge area feeling spacious yet cosy.
A niche between the storage cabinets gives breathing space to the narrow passageway and decorative objects.