House Tours: Two homes of white, grey and wood tones but with vastly different looks

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The owners of this 2,900 sqf, four-storey terrace house on the fringes of Orchard Road might have chosen neutrals such as white, grey and wooden tones for the spaces, but their selection of eye-catching and tasteful furnishings played a decisive role in the finished look. 

With the help of Alan Choo, director of interior design firm Project File, they also reconfigured the narrow layout of the home and built plenty of storage compartments. The living room comprises a soothing mix of welcoming furniture and vibrant art and decor accessories put together by the missus. Renovation took five months to complete and cost $260,000. 

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To combat the limited space, a sink was incorporated into the breakfast counter, and cups and stemware are stored in overhead shelves to avoid tabletop clutter. 

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Besides mounting their precious collection of artworks on the wall, the proud parents also allocated some wall space for their children's drawings. 

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A resort-like ambience is created for the washroom attached to the master bedroom suite by cladding it in calming colours.

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This newly uncovered space now functions as a private study, and leads the way up nicely to the couple's private hideaway.

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Wanting to deliver the industrial style that was preferred by his client-homeowners in the most authentic way possible, interior designer Ed Ong of Dwell used construction beams or metal l-beams at the front and back of the ground floor of the home. Also adopting a colour palette of greys, white, wood tones and black, renovation of this 3,010 sqf, two-and-a-half terrace house in Thomson cost $500,000, including furnishings.

Ed had the walls on the first floor, as well as the stairwell and staircase, clad in concrete screed. Matte grey tiles from Hafary have a concrete-like feel underfoot that adds to the sensorial experience. 

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The interior designer separated the wet kitchen from the common areas with glass walls, held up by a frame of metal beams. The beams were positioned carefully to ensure that they don’t obstruct the view that looks out into the dining and living areas. 

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"The second floor is for guests to enjoy when they stay over," shares the homeowner. The coffee table and TV console are from Journey East. 

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For a calming bedroom, wood-look tiles were chosen. The bedside table is from Crate & Barrel.  

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In the attic, the master bedroom suite comes with an open-concept bathroom that has a resort theme, thus the pebble flooring. Philippe Starck fittings from Hansgrohe create an understated but luxurious look.