House Tour: A Scandinavian-style four-room HDB home in Toa Payoh with a unique layout
By Home & Decor Team -
Fond memories of their vacation in Sweden inspired this family of three to request the design team at Artistroom to adopt a Scandinavian style for their four-room HDB home in Toa Payoh.
Other practical requirements in the brief included having a large living area, a proper workspace for when the homeowner brings work home, and adequate storage. The $140,000 renovation (excluding furnishings) is fairly extensive. It involved hacking and erecting walls to reconfigure the flat’s layout; putting in a new ceiling, and flooring and wall tiles; built-in cabinets, as well as electrical and plumbing works. The spacious living area is a perfect fit with the homeowners' brief.
The spacious living area is a perfect fit with the homeowners' brief. This is achieved by 2 introducing linear elements, such as a built-in television console and a long sofa from Wendelbo, which are arranged parallel to the space.
All the wood materials within the home were carefully selected to achieve a harmonious light-coloured palette characteristic of the Scandinavian style.
The third bedroom was converted into a dining room. This has resulted in a dedicated and cosy space, simply furnished with a dining table and chair set from Ethnicraft, where the family can enjoy their meals. In addition, it allows for a larger living area as there is no need to carve out a dining space.
The designers went with a simple, yet functional L-shaped layout with full-height and top-hung cabinets running the length of the kitchen. It retains an overall Scandinavian feel, complemented by some colours and textures from the brown-bronze metal cabinet frames, and matte white textured subway tiles on the backsplash.
Located off the dining area is a small workspace that the homeowner needs. A sliding door allows for the workspace to be closed off, should the homeowner require more privacy.
The homeowners wanted plenty of storage in the master bedroom, so the design team incorporated a lot of concealed storage compartments. Some have been integrated into the headboard design, while others are located under the bed.
The darker palette in the master bathroom was a deliberate move to create some contrast, while evoking a connection with nature through the use of marble-look floor and wall tiles. A floating white vanity top with oak-veneered storage cabinets under-counter lightens the overall composition.
As seen in the 2018 edition of Home & Decor Designer Showcase. Click here for a free copy.