House Tour: A River Valley penthouse’s ultimate glamorous hospitality

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Kenneth and Adrian replaced all the surface finishes with a cohesive material palette dominated by dark colours. The spatial layout was also tweaked to facilitate a smoother flow.

A feature wall finished in dark, large-format marble-look tiles from Hafary welcomes visitors arriving from the main entrance.

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All the interior doors are made flush with its walls and camouflaged with the same finishes to create a clean look that highlights its stately 3.6-metre ceiling height.

The main entrance looks flush with the panelled wall that displays black and white photos of Kenneth’s wedding.

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The kitchen and master suite doors are integrated into the sleek storage wall, finished with black Aptico anti-fingerprint laminates from EDL that also doubles as the TV wall.

Meanwhile, mirrored panels on the reading corner enlarge the visual perception of the space.

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The new configuration maximises the apartment’s spectacular view. The floor-to-ceiling glass wall is outfitted with two layers of custom-ordered curtains, a sheer and an opaque one.

The sheer layer features a solid fabric trim on its bottom, up to the sofa’s height, so when the layer is closed, the view is framed nicely by the sheer upper part.

“Like creating a window effect, but with curtains,” says Adrian.

The opaque layer, meanwhile, creates an intimate ambient that highlights the sparkly elements of the space when it’s fully closed.

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All the key furniture pieces and soft furnishing are custom-designed by Adrian and sourced worldwide.

The tapestry cowhide rugs were made in Thailand, while the curvy sofa and armchair were fabricated locally.

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Here and there are the literal bling elements – the Swarovski buttons on the cushions, the decorative crystal inside the vessels, the crystal ring chandelier whose shape echoes the design of Kenneth and his partner’s wedding rings – that are strategically placed as the cherry on top of the luxe material palette.

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The master bedroom features a wealth of textures. Adrian fills out the tall ceiling with a black chandelier and an equally tall bed headboard finished in white leather with a geometric pattern and black leather trim.

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The wall behind it is panelled, with slanting depths that create a play of shadows. Cowhide rugs, cushions in sparkly, silky and woven materials, and embossed geometric wallpaper create a multi-sensorial experience.

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The walk-in-wardrobe is encased in smoky dark glass.

Hung by a steel cable anchored to the ceiling in front of it is an original painting by Turkish artist Coplu, featuring a rainbow heart that makes for a cheerful counterpoint to the glamorously dark palette.

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The striking master bathroom features marble- look tiles and artificial plants to lend a biophilic touch.

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The balcony that wraps the apartment’s glass walls is finished in WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) decking, and so are the steps of the spiral staircase and the upper deck.

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The lift to the deck opens up to a cosy sitting area populated with designer furniture. 

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Adrian built a new structure on this deck, which houses a canopied  outdoor dining area, and a cosy entertainment room encased in glass and gypsum board.

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“This room is more informal,” says Adrian.

It does feature more bright colours and playful artwork and furniture, but it is no less stylish.

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The room opens up to the spacious deck. Like in a bonafide resort, guests are provided with flip-flops to explore the outdoors.

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“This floor’s aesthetic is Kenneth’s while the downstairs’ is mine,” shares Kenneth’s partner.

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Other than the two, the apartment’s inhabitants include Elton, Cher, Madonna, Julia, George, Richard, and Long – trees housed in large planters that add a biophilic touch to the spectacular sunset view and a delightful conversation starter.

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Kenneth and his partner moved in in November last year after a six-month-long renovation, which included two-month pandemic-related delays.

The result is worth the wait, as this home has become an oasis that offers the ultimate hospitality to inhabitants and their lucky guests.

 

 

Photography: Lawrence Teo

Art Direction: Kristy Quah

This article was originally published in Home & Decor.

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