Homeowners Daphne Chua and her partner wanted an industrial style for their two-and-a-half storey terrave house in Thomson as it was “easy to clean”; but the raw elements and “authentic” feel which their designer Ed Ong of Dwell incorporated in the design, soon grew on them. The renovation, including furnishings, cost $500,000.
The original glass panel at the front of the house was kept to open up the space. The solid wood surfaces of the dining table and bench from Knocknock add a touch of warmth. Cushion and black and white pots, all from Make Room.
“I wanted the industrial style to come through as authentically as possible,” shares Ed, who used construction beams or metal I-beams at the front and back of the ground floor of the home. He also clad the walls on the first floor, as well as the stairwell and staircase, in concrete screed.
Ed customised the wall-mounted shelves in the dry kitchen for the homeowners to display their knick-knacks and alcohol. Foscarini lamps from Xtra hang above the kitchen island. Green marble board, striped cups, ampersand ornament, and black vase, all from Make Room.
To complement the industrial style of the home, Ed stripped the Bosch hood in the wet kitchen and exposed the duct.
For the flooring, the matte grey tiles from Hafary have a concrete-like feel underfoot that adds to the sensorial experience.
Ed used metal sheets to clad the flooring of the backyard, to complement the industrial style of the home.
“The second floor is for guests to enjoy when they stay over,” shares Daphne. The coffee table and TV console are from Journey East. Blue glass bottle, copper pot and copper tray, all from Make Room.
Only minor changes were made to the bathroom on the second floor. The new black metal sink from Bretz & Co and the metal louvres echo the raw feel of the ground floor.
The original skylight was kept, which allows natural light to illuminate the staircase during the day.
The interiors of the master bedroom are kept simple and cosy, perfect for the couple to unwind in. The bedside table is from Crate & Barrel.
Beautifully designed Philippe Starck fittings from Hansgrohe create an understated but luxurious look in the master bathroom.