SINGAPORE – One can not assist however really feel uplifted upon stepping inside this five-room govt maisonette residence owned by Thomas and Katie, a civil engineer and a gross sales consultant of their 30s who declined to present their surnames.
The couple approached inside designer Kuay Mei Yee at native agency Distinct Identification to overtake their 1,572 sq ft Potong Pasir residence – the design and renovation of which value $110,000 and took 12 weeks. They moved into the residence in March 2021.
Their maisonette, decked out in vibrant colors and accented with daring tropical wallpaper and patterned tiles, has a playful character.
But it doesn’t really feel crowded or cramped, due to an open-floor plan that unifies the dwelling, eating and kitchen areas. “It is nice for entertaining household and mates,” says Thomas.
Aqua, navy blue, lemon yellow, and nude pink mix with black and white to outline the house. The homeowners, lovers of the ocean, selected brilliant blue for his or her partitions and kitchen cupboards.
“Our honeymoon in Santorini was a supply of inspiration,” says Katie. The hue is complemented by a tropical wallpaper and a vibrant backsplash, making the kitchen a focus.
The remainder of the house is equally detailed. Black and white patterned tiles adorn the lobby, whereas a characteristic wall and brilliant blue gown up the staircase.
“Our wall shows images of our journey collectively as husband and spouse, whereas the artwork prints within the kitchen and eating space honour native culinary icons,” says Thomas. An eclectic mixture of furnishings from native retailers, reminiscent of Second Appeal and Lims Legacy, completes the look.
