The renovation for his third home propelled this homeowner into the world of Italian design.
The renovation for his third home propelled this homeowner into the world of Italian design. ELIZA HAMIZAH finds out how he worked with a designer to create this luxurious, loft-style home.
A couple and their two daughters HOME Four-en suite bedroom condominium in Katong Gardens SIZE 2,360sqf
Walls were hacked to provide more space in the living area. This neutralhued “shell” was then filled with colourful furnishings, such as a leather Poltrona Frau three-seater and Molteni & C’s nesting marble tables. The staircase leads to a private second level, where the bedrooms are.
Italian architect Gio Ponti was the biggest creative influence on homeowner Kevin Eu.
“Molteni & C, a brand Gio Ponti designed extensively for, is my go-to furniture brand. His creations look equally good today as they did in the 1950s,” says the private banker. The father of two is new to the world of design, but the sophistication of Italian interiors and New York lofts – introduced through copious readings of international design magazines – swiftly informed his tastes.
The $300,000 price tag on renovations includes quality materials and extensive wet works. Bringing his ideas to reality is Leslie Seow, director of Ensemble, who designed the home for two main purposes: As a tasteful space for entertaining, as well as a comfortable home for Kevin, his wife and their two kids.
“We stripped the apartment bare and gave it an industrialstyle palette with black ceilings, brick walls and engineered ash flooring. The kitchen’s luxurious materials, such as granite countertops and brushed aluminium fittings, as well as Kevin’s fine Italian furniture, created a refined and inviting ambience,” says Leslie.
