Home Tour: Couple's 5-room HDB flat with vintage furniture and decor
This house with an old-world charm from 2014...
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Step into Sharon and Desmond's 5-room HDB flat, and you'll be transported back in time. This unique abode is a testament to the couple's love for vintage furniture and decor. From the moment you enter, you'll be greeted by a charming blend of old-world charm and modern sensibilities, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly reflects their personalities.
A chesterfield sofa and armchair, aptly accompanied by a gramophone, sets the scene for the couple's stylish living room.
Vintage style chesterfield sofa
The living room sets the tone for the entire home with its carefully curated vintage pieces. A chesterfield sofa and armchair, paired with a vintage gramophone, create a cozy and inviting space that invites you to sit back and relax. The couple's love for vintage furniture is evident in every corner, with well-worn leather luggages serving as unconventional yet stylish storage solutions.
Each of the mismatched chairs at the dining table (which can be transformed into a pool table) has its own unique history. For example, the one on the far right is an original kopitiam bentwood chair.
Mismatched dining chairs
Moving into the dining area, you'll be captivated by the mismatched chairs surrounding the table, each with its own unique history. One chair, an original kopitiam bentwood piece, stands out as a true gem. But the star of the show is the dining table itself, which can be transformed into a pool table, adding a playful touch to the space.
Desmond hooked up a vintage motorcycle horn to the home's doorbell.
Amongst the couple's vintage collection is a functional Danish magneto telephone from the 1900s, which they actually use.
Quirky vintage decor
As you explore further, you'll discover delightful vintage accents throughout the home. Desmond's creativity shines through with a vintage motorcycle horn repurposed as the doorbell, adding a touch of whimsy to every visitor's arrival. In the kitchen, stacks of old-school Chinese noodle bowls featuring classic rooster motifs inject a playful retro vibe, complementing the modern appliances.
Desmond designed this wall-mounted shelf to display his collection of mechanical and clockwork objects neatly.
Vintage collection display
Sharon and Desmond's love for vintage decor is evident in every nook and cranny of their home. A functional Danish magneto telephone from the 1900s serves as a conversation piece, while Desmond's carefully curated collection of mechanical and clockwork objects is displayed on a wall-mounted shelf he designed himself. The classic Diamond clock, once a staple in old kopitiams, adds a touch of nostalgia to the monochrome kitchen area.
The classic Diamond clock, common in old kopitiams, injects fun into this monochrome area of the kitchen.
The couple introduced playful retro details to their modern kitchen with stacks of old school chinese noodle bowls which feature the classic rooster motif.
Designer vintage furniture
Even the guest room pays homage to vintage design with an Eames molded plywood chair, a true icon of mid-century modern style. This piece perfectly complements the couple's impeccable taste and appreciation for design history.
In the study room is a brass-studded leather chair that once sat in the DBS Bank boardroom. The couple acquired it from Second Charm.
In the guest room sits an Eames molded plywood chair, another piece that attests to the couple's great taste in design.
As you wander through Sharon and Desmond's 5-room HDB flat, you'll be enchanted by the harmonious blend of vintage furniture and decor, creating a truly unique and inviting space that celebrates the past while embracing the present.