House Tours: Two homes that achieve glamour without veering into gaudy territory
By Home & Decor Team -
When the young owners of this 1,800 sqf, three-bedroom condo unit in Bukit Timah approached Chloe Elkerton of E&A Interiors, their brief was to transform it into a “light and airy space” that was sophisticated and modern.
The result is an impeccably styled home – a sensuous colour palette consisting of cream and French grey for the living areas, caramel and biscuit shades for the bedrooms, that are paired with finely crafted furniture of rich materials like velvet, silk and marble and walnut.
Overall, the interiors evoke an Art Deco opulence, such as this upholstered taupe banquette that maximizes the use of an apartment corner for dining.
Deep purple, velvet and gilded finishes balance out the muted tones of the living area with their tactility.
Design by E&A Interiors
Custom-made bedside tables, with inset George Spencer fabric panels, create a sumptuous look to the master bedroom when paired with the matching headboard and bedlinen.
The vanity, which is tucked to one side of the master bedroom, complements the textured metallic wallpaper from GP & J Barker.
Fior di Bosco marble and Volakas marble are paired off in the master bedroom for an eye-catching look.
Like the first home, this 4,500 sqf, three-storey, semi-detached house is characterised by a restrained colour scheme that is juxtaposed by the tasteful curation of high-end furniture hand-picked by the owners from Italy.
They also got the help of Selina Tay, founder and principal designer of Collective Designs, to design a home catered to the three-generations residing in it.
In the living area, paintings, cushions and a Missoni rug provide delightful colour accents against the earthy tones of the walls and classic furniture pieces.
The dry kitchen enjoys the high-ceilings shared by all of the spaces on the ground floor. The island countertop is where the family sometimes have their meals and often gather to chit-chat.
Design by Collective Designs
The dining space features the Xilos table from B&B Italia Maxalto, complemented by Poliform’s Ventura dining chairs. The Nemo chandelier emphasises the home’s airy high-ceiling design. Tray, horse ornament and glass bottle, all from Taylor B.