House Tour: A HDB executive maisonette completely reconfigured for maximum light and air flow
Nearly every wall has been hacked away in this major makeover for a couple's home, resulting in plenty of extra space.
By Home & Decor Team -
Almost everything that can be hacked in this executive maisonette has been hacked.
That was part of the brief from the homeowners, EC and HL, who are husband and wife. They wanted to maximise the natural lighting and air circulation in the Serangoon Central home, and ensure easy maintenance of the space.
Taking on the project were Quek Li-En from Quen Architects and Daniel Lee from Danz Space Pte Ltd, who worked closely with the homeowners on the reconfiguration. In fact, the homeowners themselves came up with plenty of ideas themselves for the layout and design.
"There was a lot of focus on space planning to ensure adequate storage and to support our daily workflow," says EC.
AT A GLANCE
Home: HDB Executive Maisonette in Serangoon Central
Size: 146sqm
Who lives here: EC and HL, husband and wife respectively
IDs: Quen Architects and Danz Space
The resulting look is a mishmash of industrial and rustic, with some midcentury modern elements. Black industrial-inspired electrical conduits and stair railings make a statement against the white of the walls. Tying together the entire look is the marble-look porcelain floor tiles that extend across the entirety of the lower floor.
Weathered tiles, which resemble timber and stone, are combined with the original brick wall for a rustic feel.
In the open-concept kitchen and dining area, the mix of colourful chairs, a tiled backsplash, and rattan elements lend an eclectic touch.
Upstairs, the master bedroom was relocated to the other end from its original place. The remaining room had its wall removed to open up the space, turning it into a multi-purpose area where the couple can work out or use as a second living room on the upper floor. When necessary, the foldable glass doors slide into place to section off the room.
Notably, there are no internal wooden doors in this home – instead, French glass doors and folding doors (some with fluted glass panels) were used so that natural light can reach all areas.
This design also allows for a split-level view where both floors are visible at the same time, ensuring visual continuity and maximum cross-ventilation.
The new master bedroom was created by combining two existing bedrooms for extra space. As the bedroom is intended for rest and relaxation, the couple made a conscious choice to not have a television set. On the other end of the room is a generously-sized walk-in wardrobe.
The bathroom was expanded as well by means of removing the wall between the existing two bathrooms, creating a spacious ensuite that has two entrances for maximum airflow and convenience of use. The resulting extra space can accommodate a full-sized bathtub in addition to the shower.
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