Home for this couple in their early 30s, is a Japanese-style 1,000sqf four-room HDB BTO in Whampoa. With the help of their interior designer from Studio Super Safari, they wanted to achieve the Japanese zen garden-inspired look, while having a cosy study area and sufficient wardrobe spaces in their home.
The interior design team at Studio Super Safari chose the use of light wood tones and whites to achieve the look that the homeowners wanted.
The living area is a space where the couple can relax and entertain guests in, as they left lots of flexible area to lounge and chill out at. A timber alcove "teahouse" was designed with seating areas, and pull out drawers were incorporated for additional storage.
Tatami mats were customised and imported directly from Japan, to add to the overall authentic feel of the space.
Instead of additional tables that will take up space from the limited floor area, the team decided to incorporate a wall hung ledge which works as a additional dining area coupled with bar stools.
Real bamboo pieces were used to create a screen in the master bedroom, which has a 600mm-high platform bed to create a cosier sleeping space.
One room was converted entirely into a walk-in wardrobe to house the couple's extensive clothing collection. They spent approximately $70,000 in total on their renovation.