A cosy minimalist Scandinavian-inspired
theme is prevalent throughout this condo, elegantly meeting the request of the
owners—a couple with young children, for a bright and spacious home that
expresses who they are and what they love. While the aesthetic appears to be
simple, the designers were meticulous about getting the neutral palette of
light tones and soft furnishing in harmony with one another. The high attention
to detail proved to be advantageous as what transpired was a collection of fine
features against a serene and pleasant backdrop.
In the living room, white decorative
panels and full-height storage cabinets with the same panelled effect grace the
main walls. Instead of placing the TV on an elaborate feature wall, the flat
screen is set right above the white wall panels for a streamlined look. Other
media equipment is neatly stored inside the standalone cabinet. Herringbone
flooring further enhances the minimalist appearance, giving the pared-down
theme a touch of personality.
Throughout the 2-bedroom home, loose
furniture pieces keep the lightweight Scandinavian concept consistent. The
designers also went for an asymmetrical approach to infuse a carefree attribute
to the space. For example, in the living room, a grey sofa with a single planter
box placed casually next to it as well as the round-shaped rug and coffee table
create a versatile composition of form, function and textures to support the
interior style.
Behind the sofa, the full-height storage
cabinet incorporates a bench seating area for the dining space which features a
wood dining set that comes with two chairs. Above, the pendant lamp draws
attention to the table centrepieces comprising small potted plants. Natural
light from the sliding door brightens up the space while indoor plants in
attractive vases evoke a fresh feeling instantly.
Designed to be a dry and wet kitchen at
the same time, the cookspace features a pair of custom-made sliding doors with
thin metal frames. As the bottom part of the frame is trackless, when the doors
are completely opened, the kitchen seamlessly blends with the surrounding
living spaces. When closed, it becomes a defining feature, adding on to the
living room's backdrop.
In the centre of the kitchen, a polished
white island anchors the space while black chalkboard finishing on the facing
wall beautifully contrasts with the pristine white colour theme. The chalkboard
finishing is more than just decorative as it allows the owners' toddlers to
entertain themselves drawing on the wall while their parents cook in the
kitchen.
In the bedroom, soothing greys and light
wood hues dominate. Billowy sheers and heavy curtains engender a soft
atmosphere, matching the lush upholstered bedframe. Walls are kept bare,
painted only in a warm shade of grey, saved for the framed photographs that
line the opposite walls—these pictures were handpicked by the owner who is an
avid photographer. Next to the bed, a white desk with thin legs on the left as
well as a cosy chair on the right side complete the furnishing details to
create a well-composed Scandinavian-inspired ambience that the owners are fond
of.