Family Friendly

This capacious family home is designed to have spaces unique to each individual, while still maintaining a unified look that is stately, elegant and absolutely alluring.

The family home features an extensiveuse of different typesof marble as flooring,a big change from its prior look that incorporated timber flooring.

WHO

A couple, their two sons, and daughter-in-law.

HOME

Three-storey semi-detached house.

SIZE

4,500sqf.

The living area is tastefully furnished with an assortment of bespoke furniture,for a comfortable and luxurious space to hold family gatherings.

For a dwelling in which the Tay family feel truly at home, an extensive overhaul with structural alterations to the facade and interiors was involved. The work took over a year and was overseen by Adrian Heng of Ottimo Spazi, and the result is a luxurious modern classic, hotel-inspired look.

Among furniture customised by the designer are these statementmaking high-back armchairs in the lounge on the ground floor.

“The idea was to instil a feel of living in a plush hotel suite,” says Adrian. He designed the three-storey house based on a colour theme of contrasting dark tones and shades of white, with pops of colour.

Concealed doors and cabinet panels are part of the aesthetics of the modern classic interior, resulting in a seamless look.

Each family member decided on the details for their respective areas of the house, says the designer, allowing for personalisation of their private space.

The design makes use of clean-cut linear forms and details, as seen in the dry kitchen built-in cabinetry that is done up in contrasting neutral shades of cream and beige, and stark black.

On the second floor, the younger son’s room features a bold and fun colour palette of teal and bright yellow, and a study area with an eye-catching staggered geometric design. In comparison, the master suite has a more grown-up and restful look, with a sophisticated beige and bronze theme. Occupying almost the entire third floor is the elder son and daughter-in-law’s space – a monochromatic open-concept setting that includes a concealed walk-in wardrobe.

In the master suite on the second floor, the mood is elegant and sophisticated with mellowed neutrals and a hint of subtle colour. Opulent textures in the furniture upholstery, headboard panelling and bedding further add to the hotel suite look.

Despite each having a comfortable, private sanctuary, Adrian ensured that the home still has a consistent look throughout, unified by the choice of materials and decorating style. Seen around the rooms are lots of stone finishes in the flooring and counters, feature walls with plush panelling, and clean-cut built-in structures. To up the luxe factor and soften the spaces, numerous area rugs, from cowhide to tufted, patterned ones, are included. 

The walk-in wardrobe appears to be dramatically long, thanks to its sleek design and mirror that visually doubles its length.

Bathrooms are beautifully decked out in stone tiles with attractive textures and soothing colours.

The bedroom of the younger son has a playful look, featuring a colour palette based on complementary teal and yellow colours. A dark woodtone laminate in the built-in structures offsets the vibrant colours perfectly.

WHERE TO GO

The elder son and daughter-in-law’s room occupies almost the whole of the top floor, and has an openconcept design.

A concealed spacious walk-in wardrobe provides lots of storage space for bags and accessories, as well. Its design incorporates soft lighting and mirrored finishes, for an ambient dressing area.

Open sleeping and bathing areas make the room look and feel like a hotel suite. Contemporary details are mixed with plush soft furnishings to complete the modern luxe look.

PHOTOGRAPHY VERNON WONG / ART DIRECTION YEW XIN YI.