The fun-loving and cheerful owners of this flat wanted their home to reflect their optimism and zest for life. ELIZA HAMIZAH takes a look at what was done to help express their youthful personalities.
IN GOOD CHEER
The designer created quirky customisations for the living room, from the mountain decal to the van's flip-up breakfast table and side lamp. The van's chair even features a bicycle bell and handgrips.
They may be working in the banking industry, but they are goofy people, says Wolf Woof's design director, Carmen Tang, of her easygoing clients. Van Lim and Jin Tan, who are in their thirties, wanted something fun and different, and left it to the designer to translate their personalities into a home design. The result is a cheerful, adventure themed abode featuring quirky bespoke decor and inspiring illustrations drawn from their passion for travel and exploring new destinations.
However, it did not come without some challenges. The housemates had consulted a fengshui master, who laid down some dos and don’ts to ensure harmony in the home.
PLAYING WITH COLOUR
A QUIRKY TOUCH
Carmen’s space-saving methods are just one of the many things the homeowners like about her firm. The home features a storage platform, a hidden spice rack and concealed doors.
A pair of housemates
Two-bedroom condominium apartment in Tampines
DREAM A LITTLE DREAM
OUTDOORS, INDOORS
WITHIN BUDGET
As the extensive decal work took up a chunk of their budget, the couple shopped for decor from affordable retail stores such as Ikea and Taobao. This includes the pegboard and tables.
