House Tours: Two apartments that use geometric shapes for interesting interiors
By Home & Decor Team -
The homeowners of this 990 sqf, four-room HDB flat in Woodlands were very particular about the the colours for their new home. Their favourite colour is grey, and they wanted a monochrome scheme. So their interior designer Haikel Washi of M3 Studio went about using white and several shades of grey to create a sense of depth to the spaces.
Upon entering the home, one stand-out feature immediately demands attention. A lightning bolt-shaped panel zigzags its way from behind the TV set, across the ceiling, and right up to the opposite corner.
Sufi calligraphy prints framed and displayed on a wall in the main living space enhance the geometry and patterns of the flat.
The asymmetrical edges of the panel behind the TV break the regularity of the storage compartments' linear forms.
Patterned geometric tiles from Hafary, used for the backsplash, keep the design of the kitchen consistent with that of the rest of the home, and add a playful touch.
The master bedroom is given a splash of vibrant blue, seen in the nightstand shaped like a trunk and bedsheets. However, everything else is kept in neutral tones for a restful environment.
The 27-year-old top-floor condo had limited access to sunlight and a space-eating false ceiling. As a solution, interior designer Alex Kwan of Museum removed the ceiling and turned the kitchen and bathrooms topsy turvy, leaving nothing but the marble and parquet flooring behind.
Throughout this 2,700sqf home, a modern-geometric theme is seen in the abundance of recurring bold, black-and-white lines as well.
A newly added, space-savvy storage unit-cum-staircase, its black cubby holes and white façade echo the bold colour scheme of the house.
The $350,000 overhaul produced a brighter and more open interior with a light palette that doubles as a “blank canvas” for the owner’s display of art works.
White was chosen as the main colour of this kitchen to visually open up the narrow space. It also makes the area look extra sleek and tidy.
Instead of the conventional horizontal layout, the monochrome bathroom tiles were placed vertically to match the large window frame.