House Tour: Clever interplay of light and dark in this Ang Mo Kio terrace home
By Home & Decor Team -
The owners of this 3,600sqf three-storey terrace house in Ang Mo Kio had never renovated their previous condo home, so for their new place, they decided to engage art director Maena Ong of Mong Design Studio to design its interiors.
A colourful abstract painting on the sideboard punctuates the space's monochromatic colour scheme.
The designer installed a large framed mirror in the dining area, which sits right under a skylight, to maximise natural illumination and create a focal point.
The owners brought some decor accessories over from their previous place to integrate with their new purchases.
The house's atrium-style architecture with plenty of windows allows all three floors to be well-lit naturally in the day.
As the family "always eats home-cooked food", the kitchen is designed to be compact and efficient with its linear design.
The sun-drenched dining space, visible from all floors, has been made the main focus of the triple-volume light well.
An indulgence they can have is the home theatre they always wanted, especially since the husband is a huge fan of music and movies. Maena designed the space using velvet-like drapery and fabric panels for a plush look that also helps with soundproofing the area.
There is also a spotlighted display in the corner for the family to showcase their Lego figurines, miniature car models, collectibles purchased from the Harry Potter exhibition, and more.