House Tour: 'Grown-up classic' look for this young family's apartment in Tanglin
By Home & Decor Team -
They say parenthood changes your life. Sometimes, it might even force you to change homes. That certainly was the case for Arun and Tania, who were living in their previous apartment for barely 10 months when they learnt they had a baby on the way. While comfortable for two, their 860sq ft two-bedroom home in Seahill condominium proved too small to accommodate a third family member.
Today they reside in a 1,100sq ft resale apartment in Tanglin, where their year-old son enjoys a nursery of his own. They asked Joy Ouyang, design manager at boutique design firm Eightytwo, for a timeless look with a largely monochromatic scheme, which they could add character to with wares acquired on their travels. Joy, who also designed the couple’s first apartment, noted the evolution in the couple’s tastes, obviously influenced by parenthood. “They opted for a more ‘grown-up classic’ aesthetic for their new abode, as compared to the edgy-industrial vibe that their old place had,” she shares.
Being a resale unit, there were elements of the home that the couple chose to retain and adapt, and also parts that they did away with altogether. For instance, the island counter in the kitchen built by the previous owners proved useful, so they kept it – changing its front face from the original tinted mirror surface to a wood-look laminate.
Band posters and records by musicians by Jeff Buckley give away the couple's love for '90s alternative rock music.
Their sitting area is furnished with a modern vintage console from Commune and table lamp from Flos.
"Most bathrooms have tiled walls, but some paint is also an option nowadays. Weather-proof outdoor paints formulated to withstand humidity and moisture will do the job," says design manager Joy Ouyang.
The master bathroom saw most of the major works. Everything, from heavily veined marble walls and floors to a sunken bathtub, was removed, and replaced with new tiles, decking and doors. Renovation took only four weeks and set the couple back $45,000.