Home Tour: Industrial Scandinavian 3-bedroom walk-up unit in Tiong Bahru

In the heart of Singapore’s most iconic heritage district, this Tiong Bahru walk-up apartment masterfully blends industrial aesthetics with Scandinavian warmth. The pre-war space has been transformed through thoughtful industrial-Scandinavian interior design, creating a contemporary haven that respects its historical bones.

The renovation embraces a sophisticated fusion of styles that gives this heritage apartment a remarkable update.

Drawing inspiration from studio and art gallery aesthetics, the space features concrete screed floors and pristine white walls that create a perfect canvas for carefully curated furnishings. The homeowners partnered with Danish brand Boconcept to bring their vision to life, ensuring every piece contributes to the cohesive design narrative.

Tiong Bahru walk-up apartment

Working closely with Boconcept’s stylist, the owners selected contemporary Scandinavian pieces that define each space while maintaining visual harmony.

The living room centers around a sophisticated L-shaped sofa, while glass-panelled bi-fold doors create a seamless connection to the balcony. This thoughtful arrangement allows for flexible spaces that can be separated or merged as needed, embodying the versatility central to industrial-Scandinavian interior design.

Industrial-Scandinavian interior design

The dining area showcases the Milano extendable table paired with Ottawa chairs, all from Boconcept. These pieces exemplify the Scandinavian design principle of combining functionality with clean aesthetics, fitting perfectly within the open-concept space. Their contemporary lines complement the industrial elements while adding warmth to the environment.

Open-concept layout

The bedroom continues the design narrative with the Lugano bed from Boconcept taking center stage. Its simple yet stylish profile demonstrates how industrial-Scandinavian interior design can create restful spaces that don’t compromise on style.

The open-concept layout maintains the airy feel characteristic of this Tiong Bahru walk-up apartment.

Concrete-screed sink

A striking interior design feature appears in the corridor leading to the kitchen – a concrete screed-finished trough sink cast around an iron frame serves as an architectural focal point.

This custom element perfectly embodies the industrial-Scandinavian fusion, combining raw materials with clean, purposeful design.

Singapore Pre-war apartment

Attention to detail extends to the smallest elements, with brass fittings from Ferm Living, including towel hangers and toilet paper holders, adding warm metallic accents throughout. These thoughtfully chosen pieces demonstrate how careful material selection can enhance the overall design narrative while maintaining functionality.

This Tiong Bahru walk-up apartment successfully balances historical character with contemporary comfort, creating a space that feels both timeless and thoroughly modern.