House Tour: Colourful loft-style terrace house with a glass "bridge"

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As the living area of this 3,600sqf three-storey terrace house has an eight-metre high ceiling, the homeowners wanted to put in a mezzanine study area, as part of their home's renovation. They engaged designer Alvin Ling of The Scientist for the remodel.

The couple's love for music, art and culture is reflected in their home, done up with rich and bold colours, as well as a mixture of prints and patterns. There is also a trendy loft-like feel in the home, with an open layout and interesting furniture and decor pieces.

 

All images: The Scientist

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The house is home to a large family — comprising a couple, their two kids, the wife's parents, and a dog — and all of its spaces are utilised well. A shaded al fresco dining area allows the family to enjoy being outdoors in comfort. 

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The new study area occupies the footprint above the entrance foyer, next to the living area.

Sculptures, antique pieces and paintings from all over the world are displayed throughout the whole home, adding interest to every corner.

 

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Attractive colourful patterned tiles from Hafary jazz up the dining area, next to the staircase.

 

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Separating the living and dining area, the low wall is clad in even more mismatched colourful patterned tiles with Mediterranean-inpsired designs. As the husband had previously lived in Spain, he was influenced by its eclectic and creative culture. 

 

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The second floor mezzanine was extended to include a glass extension "bridge" that leads to the new study.

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To lead to the new study that was created to maximise the high ceiling space, a structural glass floor and balustrade was added over the living area.

 

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To allow the new study to have good natural lighting, a fixed glass panel was put in, instead of a solid wall. Weighing approximately 200kg, it is a single piece of glass, and a mini crane was required to assist in the installation.

The homeowner now spends a fair amount of time working from home in this new space.

 

 

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A departure from the bold colours in the common areas of the home, a black and white theme and classic style gives the master bedroom a distinctive look.

Decorating the wall behind the bed, some of the photos were taken by the homeowner himself.

 

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The son's bedroom, on the second floor, features a platform bed and a geometric feature wall.