Hafary Wood Tiles

The couple is fond of timber flooring, but opted for wood-look tiles instead as they find these easier to maintain and not as costly.

Tiles in this home were purchased from Hafary.

The half-height window in the kitchen allows the parents to keep an eye on their child.

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Formica Laminate

“I suggested a strong saturated green shade for the kitchen; as you can see the kitchen from the living and dining rooms, a punch of colour helps balance out the neutral hues used throughout the home,” says Eugene.

The laminates were purchased from Formica.

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White mosaic tiles

As weekend family lunch and dinners are a weekly affair, the kitchen was kept enclosed.

To match the HDB-issued white kitchen floors, while still introducing some visual interest, the couple chose a white patterned mosaic backsplash.

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Luggage storage space

Eugene converted the bedroom adjacent to the master bedroom into a walk-in wardrobe space.

The flushed wall door was designed specifically for luggages!

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Wainscoting wardrobe

The designer and couple shopped for handles, such as those on the wardrobe and bathroom cabinetry, to match the wood-panelled wardrobe.

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Renovation  budgeting tip

“To achieve a unique look without burning a hole in your pocket, partition your budget by spending a larger portion on spaces that you will use frequently. Certain looks are more expensive than others, so instead of telling the designer about a certain look, you should work the budget to reflect your personalities and lifestyles instead,” advises Eugene.

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This article was first published on Home and Decor in July 2018.