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Old-school charm, five-room HDB at Serangoon Avenue
The elaborate Victorian-style leather sofa and armchair are a contrast to the simple mid-century armchair.
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The kitchen is true to the period style – from the colour of the wall tiles to the ceramic knobs and, of course, the concrete base.
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A commanding buffet laid out with pretty tea-time accoutrements counters the industrial vibe of the brick wall and exposed wiring.
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Overt embellishment meets austerity in the living room.
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Antiques small and big amassed over the years take pride of place on a sideboard.
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The foyer has mosaic- look ceramic tiles to demarcate it from the parquet flooring in the rest of the flat. Pot and plant is from Galanga Living.
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In keeping with the period look, there are no built-ins in the flat apart from the kitchen. Clothing is stored in two antique armoires. Pot
and plant is from Galanga Living.
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Daylight streams into the “classroom”, which is large enough for six students. Original architectural drawings from Mobler.
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The retro lines of the utilitarian plastic stacking chair complement the antique wood furniture.
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Copper piping cleverly matches the wood wall cabinet and mirror. Stainless steel or PVC would have jarred with the vintage styling of the space. Basin top accessories are from Galanga Living.
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