Playing With Patterns

Chic, luxe and dreamy patterns fall in place perfectly, like patchwork, to create a fresh and fun look for this home.

The Morrocan Berber-inspired rug was designed and custom-made by E&A Interiors. Complementing it are vintage chairs re-covered in a matching Stark fabric from the fi rm’s fabric library.

This apartment in Novena is a picture of personalised charm – wake-me-up colours combined with a refreshing touch of crisp classicism. Designer Elizabeth Acland from E&A Interiors was tasked by the homeowners to create a vibrant yet harmonious home, so “I used a lot of wallpaper, selected from our large exclusive range of European and American suppliers, to provide colour and personality,” she says. Each room thus sports its own character, yet the home still comes across as a seamless, design-cohesive whole.

The sleek bar stools and hanging lights were specially sourced from the UK to match the look and colour of the custom-built kitchen island.

To open up the kitchen space, an existing glass partition wall was removed and a spacious kitchen island and breakfast bar was installed in its place. The unit’s sleek white and ash tones are framed against the eye-catching mustard, grey and white patterns on the wall, lending the space a punchy but practical feel.

The homeowners’ existing headboard was re-covered in lush mauve velvet. Curtains and bed cushions were made in fabric from Fermoie, one of E&A Interiors’ exclusive suppliers.

In the living space, the snappy colours are underfoot as well, courtesy of the large patterned rug. The master bedroom takes the tone down a notch, conveying a decidedly stronger sense of luxe. The moodier tones are combined with lush furnishings, such as the mauve velvet bedhead, which is backed by a custom-coloured wall finish of metallic plaster. Above, a glittering crystal ceiling lamp sourced from the UK makes a simple but effective statement. Likewise, in the guest bedroom, an exotic, geometric-shaped light from Vaughan dresses up the compact space. “Lighting is important in finishing a room,” Elizabeth remarks, “and is an extremely important feature, especially in a small bedroom.”

The vintage-style dresser adds a romantic touch to the bedroom and provides an elegant display space for photographs and accessories.

The low headboard and “fl oating” side tables were designed to give the guest bedroom a more spacious feel. Whimsical fl amingo-themed wallpaper gives the room instant character.

The couple’s young girls have the benefit of having the cutest room in the home, which comes complete with tree-house bunkbeds, forest-inspired wallpaper and a mesh ceiling light with “birds”. “ The room is a real haven for the little ones!” says Elizabeth. One of the original bedrooms was converted into a generous, two-person study. Custom-built cabinets in Acrylux, accompanied by solid surface desktops, bring a hint of gloss into an otherwise everyday space, which is given a further visual lift with the linenupholstered pin-up board accessorised with chrome nailing. It’s a great incentive to go to “work”!

The study, with desk space on two sides, is big enough for two to work in. Colours are kept clean for a simple, fuss-free feel.

A carefully selected medley of rattan lounge chairs, pouffes and weave baskets – handy storage space for toys – enhance the warm and cosy feel.