House Tours: Rounded shapes and corners abound in these condo apartments

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In order to make the homeowners’ art collection the centre of attention in their three-bedroom condominium apartment in Holland Village, creative director Joy Loo of Waff needed to conceal the awkwardly positioned pillars around the house.

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The resultant look at the end of the $300,000 renovation is a home with curvilinear wall ends and rounded pillars, lending a sophisticated look to the home.

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While the pillar in the kitchen cannot be removed, it was kept as inconspicuous and unsightly as possible by keeping its silhouette slender and white like the rest of the kitchen.

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Details such as the countertop basin and the island range hood emphasise the round motif in the kitchen.

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Rounded corners of the bathroom vanity cohere with the design concept of the entire apartment.

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“Curved forms bring a certain looseness and comfort to a space,” says Hsu Hsia Pin of Ehka Studio, who did the interior design of this 1,300 sqf three-bedroom apartment in Tiara condominium, the home of an old friend.

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The curvaceous feature wall, clad in a light woodgrain Formica laminate finish, cleverly disguises a sizeable storage room behind.

 

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A space-saving pocket sliding door can be tucked away when not in use, and closes off the kitchen when needed.

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The most eye-catching curved feature is the pod-like glass wall encasing the study room. The unique glass pane was expensive and the most difficult item the contractor had to build.

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A shapely curvilinear wall transforms the master bedroom into sensual alcove.