Bicycles have been present in Singapore for many years, but their popularity and usage have evolved over time. In the early years of Singapore’s development, bicycles were a common mode of transportation, especially before the widespread availability of motorized vehicles.
During the 20th century, bicycles continued to be widely used in Singapore for commuting and transportation. However, with urbanization and the increase in motorized vehicles, bicycles became less popular as a primary mode of transportation.
Wall Mount Bicycle Rack Storage Ideas
The humble bicycle that was once use purely for transportation, is now considered a piece of art. Here are some ways to store and display your stylish ride safely within the premises of your home.
Pops of Colour
Use your bicycles to inject colour to your home! Above, photographer and avid cyclist Frenchescar Lim admires the aesthetics of bicycles, and proudly displays her self-assembled pieces in her kitchen area.
Vintage bicycle
This vintage bicycle lends an element of charm and nostalgia to the space.
Bicycle feature wall
Got a couple of stunning road bikes? Don’t condemn it to the store room or the yard.
The decor of your home is a reflection of who you are. It is perfectly ok to mount it in your living room’s feature wall. It doesn’t matter which interior design style you’ve decided to go with, just like this wall mounted bicycle rack feature wall for road bicycles in this Mid-Century, retro, and industrial style living room.
Minimalist interior design
Hung neatly, the two sporty bicycles don’t mar the minimal, graceful, and elegant decor in this dining room of a condominium in the Livia Condo.
Concrete slab bicycle feature wall
Hung up on the wall in the dining area and ornamented with colourful bunting, this pretty-in-pink bicycle acts almost like a piece of art.
Custom built bicycle wall mount boxes
These wooden bicycle holders are slim and sleek, perfect for holding them up in full view of the clean-lined living room.
Above, a modern Scandinavian condominium in the Euro Asia Park Condo. The homeowners and interior designers from Story of Us customized two wall hung storage boxes that double up as bicycle mounts.
Bicycle stand pole
Looking for an alternative to wall mounted bicycle racks? Try a pole bicycle rack. This homeowner raised his bicycle on a pole, and fitted all his bike accessories like helmets on it, too.
Bike stand floor rack
Make an impact at your entranceway with your bicycle. This handsome road bike’s presence is enhanced with a poster of the high roads on the wall.
Industrial interior design
Finally, bicycles look great against a brick wall. After all, the outdoors is their natural environment! Instead of bricks, this homeowner and interior designers at Project File decided to uses tiles in a bricklaying pattern.
Cycling a popular hobby in Singapore
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in cycling and bicycles in Singapore. The government has implemented initiatives to promote cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation.
Road bike culture in Singapore
There has also been an increase in the popularity of road cycling and recreational cycling among the population.
The development of dedicated cycling paths and the implementation of bike-sharing programs have contributed to the growing popularity of bicycles in Singapore.