Home Tour: A bachelor's modern condominium in Novena inspired by Taiwanese interior design
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This sleek modern condominium apartment in Novena is designed by Matthew Lai, director of Studio XMSL, for a bachelor who loves contemporary Taiwanese interior design with clean lines and thoughtful use of color.
Sleek modern interior design
The sleek modern dining room is centered around a custom 10-seat glass-top dining table designed by interior designer, Matthew. Executed in warm oak and walnut with simple marquetry detailing, the table exudes warmth and masculinity. The same combination of wood is repeated in the two bookcases flanking the table that house the homeowner's Asian art, architecture miniatures and other collectibles.
Taiwanese interior design
The sleek modern aesthetic is accentuated by vases from Oddjects and a fruit bowl from Alessi. The dining room's minimalist style and multifunctional table reflect the bachelor's appreciation for contemporary Taiwanese interiors with clean lines and measured pops of color.
The all-black sports storeroom with wall bicycle mount looks larger than it is as you cannot see where the walls end in this bachelor's modern condominium in Novena.
All-black storeroom
The all-black sports storeroom appears larger than it is, with invisible walls that maintain the sleek modern vibe. This practical storage blends seamlessly into the contemporary style of the rest of the bachelor pad.
The chocolate-hued entertainment room in this bachelor's modern condominium in Novena is cosy with a thick-pile rug and a veneered false ceiling that mirrors the parquet floor.
Sleek modern interior
The sleek and moody entertainment room features a thick-pile rug and a veneered false ceiling that mirrors the parquet floor, creating a cosy, enveloping feel. The dark, sleek modern palette is inviting and luxurious - ideal for entertaining friends or relaxing alone.
These luxurious-looking upholstered panels, what interior designer Matthew humbly calls ‘noticeboards’, allow the homeowner to tack on photos, posters and other items that display his personality in this bachelor's modern condominium in Novena.
$50,000 Renovation cost
The sleek modern interiors designed by Matthew Lai use clean lines, neutral colors, and multifunctional furnishings to create a contemporary Taiwanese-inspired home for the bachelor. From the dining room to the entertainment space to the study, the condo's style is consistently modern, masculine, and thoughtfully designed.
For just $50,000, interior designer Matthew transformed the apartment into a sleek modern home that reflects the bachelor's personal style and appreciation for contemporary design. The condo is stylish yet livable - the perfect blend for a young professional's first home.