Functionality rules in this home – apart from the felines, that is. Belonging to Jeremy and Amanda, both in the branding and marketing industry, this three-bedroom condo apartment in Geylang was reconfigured so that every part of the home is practical yet stylish.
The couple approached Yang from Fuse Concept to design their home, and were able to move in at the end of 2019. Their careful spatial planning proved to be extremely useful when staying home became the norm during the pandemic.
Apart from maximising the space, they also wanted a monochrome style, which Yang achieved with dark-green half-walls throughout the house. These are accented with flooring and furnishings in earthy neutrals, lending visual balance to the palette. The resulting look was an interesting mix of retro and industrial.
AT A GLANCE
Home: Three-bedroom condo at Atrium Residences
Size: 120 sqm
Who lives here: A couple and their two cats
ID: Fuse Concept
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old school condo
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One of the considerations was the couple’s love for hosting friends and family. It made more sense, therefore, to put the refrigerator in the hall where guests could access drinks easily. Yang also added a shelf for the homeowners to store wine and liquor bottles.
The couple often hosts friends and family, hence it made better sense for the fridge to be situated in the hall, offering easy access to drinks. A fabricated shelf offers space for additional wine and spirit bottles.
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The kitchen itself is kept minimalist, since the homeowners wanted to reduce the possibility of hoarding clutter. The bottom cabinets are outfitted with Blum systems for durability.
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Lazy weekends are often spent in front of the 65-inch smart TV in the living room. A Manhatten leather sofa from Origin Home, Rover TV console from Commune, and Jonas Merian biscuit tin lamp from Journey East complete the look.
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To maximise space, the dining table was moved out into the balcony, transforming it into an al-fresco dining room. On the wall is a bar cabinet by Danish Fuel, while an upcycled military jerry can on the table houses shooter glasses.
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One of the most useful things that came in during the circuit breaker period, which happened just a few short months after the couple moved in, was the transformation of what was originally a second bedroom into the study area.
A suspended desk between the bay window and ceiling provides privacy and space for the couple to work, while foldable mild steel doors allow closing off the space for air-conditioning. When not in use, the doors fold back to enhance the spaciousness of the communal area.
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Other thoughtful design elements, like this set of nesting coffee tables, help to save space.
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Even the bathroom features sanitary fittings that are fitted to the wall, creating a sense of lightness.
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In the master bedroom, the bed was elevated onto the bay window to maximise space. The room also had better airflow and light, thanks to the generous sliding windows – which are meshed, of course, for their cats’ safety.
This article was originally published in Home & Decor.
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