A black-and-white interior gets glammed up with a magnificent mix of greys and marble. JACQUELINE TAN basks in the understated luxury.
Get past the first impression that this black-and-white apartment is straight out of the classic monochrome mould and you will find features that lend the interior character unique charm. While the homeowners specified a monochromatic theme, the interior design team at collective Designs jazzed it up with splashes of grey (for the furnishings), mirrored-finish walls and a generous use of marble.
Instead of installing several doors or panelling, the design team ingeniously tucked the storeroom, shoe cabinet and common bathroom entrance behind the mirrored-finish walls. This is in line with keeping a “clean” look in the living room, without the need for doors that may otherwise look jarring or break the line of sight. The mirrored walls also give the illusion of a bigger space. The rest of the walls are dressed in grey textured wallpaper, providing a contrast to the shiny sleek mirrors.
Adjacent to the private elevator entrance is a marble wall feature. it’s crafted from a solid slab of silver italian Portoro marble – spare marble from the bathroom cladding that the designer decided to make use of as a wall feature, instead of letting it go to waste.
The original kitchen was refurbished, as its design did not fit the owners’ theme. Now, a prominent island counter with a jet-black marble worktop anchors the kitchen space.
Bedrooms take on a more luxurious note. Furnished with a queen-size bed, the guest room has a built-in wardrobe that stores the couple’s winter wear and luggage. The side with tinted black glass and leD lights acts as a showcase for the wife’s handbags.
As for the l-shaped master bedroom, it sports a customised headboard. A bedside table on “his” side and a functional hidden dressing table on “her” side were cleverly incorporated into the sides of the bed. The couple can enjoy expansive views from their bed, with curtains providing privacy.
Built largely from white marble to keep it looking bright and airy, the master bathroom is an insanely luxurious retreat – the marble was cut from a single slab so it’s book-matched perfectly. The bathroom also has a spacious shower utilising the bay window as a seat.
Two-bedroom condominium apartment with a spacious balcony home Young professionals in their mid-30s size 1,195 sq ft
The original kitchen was hacked, as it did not go with the owners’ theme. A prominent island counter with a jet-black marble worktop now anchors the kitchen space.
Apart from a customised headboard, the bed in the master bedroom was uniquely designed with a side table and a hidden dressing table on either side. The wide bay windows allow the homeowners to luxuriate in the view of their surrounds from the comfort of their bed.
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