Adding A Little Twist Of Tradition To The Original Scandinavian Design At Seasons View
This design story centres on transforming a 3-bedroom condominium at Seasons View into a highly functional, inviting space. With cleverly integrated storage solutions, the home maintains a simple, light, and warm aesthetic. Inspired by Modern Scandinavian style with a touch of traditional charm, the design features clean lines, cosy textiles, contrasting elements, and shaker-style cabinets—all with a minimalist approach.
Client Profile
The client is a family of four, including two young children, transitioning from a spacious 5-room HDB to a more compact 3-bedroom condominium unit. Considering the children’s needs, ample storage for toys, clothing, and belongings is crucial, all while ensuring the unit feels as spacious as their previous home. Our goal is to craft an interior that exudes both spaciousness and cosiness.
Storage Space Takes Precedence, Creating More Wardrobe Space In Bedroom 3 And A U-Shaped Configuration For Bedroom 2.
A key consideration is optimising the existing layout to create more storage space. Since the family does not require a domestic helper, we have reconfigured the storeroom walls to extend the wardrobe for bedroom 3, facilitating easy access to items without the need to visit a separate storeroom. The wardrobes are designed to age aesthetically with the children, featuring a fabric laminate for a softer look and feel. The fabric laminate is skillfully housed within a frame, creating a three-dimensional look that resembles the real thing from a distance.
L-Shaped Wardrobe With A Softer Look And Feel For The Children
To maximise space, the bedroom three doorway is pushed back, necessitating a reconfiguration of bedroom two. The resulting U-shape configuration, with the wardrobe and study opposite each other and the bed facing the window, provides increased storage space and a more extended study table.
Reconfiguring The Kitchen
In response to the client’s desire for shoe cabinets, a mirror in the foyer, and considerations for the narrow walkway into the house, we incorporated a portion of the shoe cabinet into the kitchen while maintaining the passageway. Per the owner’s request, a distinctive viewing window in the stove area enables the mother to monitor which child has arrived home while she spends time in the kitchen. A fixed glass panel between the kitchen and dining area serves a similar purpose while allowing additional natural light into the kitchen. This new revised layout also facilitates the seamless transfer of food from the kitchen to the dining area.
To meet the client’s needs, a new pantry has been constructed to extend the dry kitchen, enabling the preparation of breakfast and coffee without entering the kitchen. Placing the fridge and water dispenser in the pantry ensures convenient access for everyone without entering the wet kitchen. The repositioned basin maintains a linear flow of water piping, and a clever kitchen pocket door effectively separates the dry and wet kitchen areas, minimising clutter and maximising functionality.
Adding A Niche To The Master Bathroom
Despite the owners’ preference for a bathtub, the impractical current configuration led us to shift the bathtub slightly away from the wall and create a convenient niche for storing shampoo and soaps.
Natural And Subtle Colours Reign
Applying the 60-30-10 rule to all rooms, we utilise white as the dominant colour tone to enhance the perception of spaciousness. We juxtapose stone backing and flooring against basic white cabinets with a wooden countertop in the kitchen, creating a focal point. Neutral colour tones and natural elements establish a completely natural environment. A black colour handle adds a modern touch to the Scandinavian palette.
The same colour application is employed in the living room—white walls, stone flooring, and a wood feature wall. The non-parallel feature wall, incorporating clean, simple lines, introduces a visual interest to the overall look.
Incorporation Of Warm Elements
The dining table and master bedroom wardrobe are deliberately adorned with a distinctively warmer colour tone to create cosy spaces, contrasting with the light background that dominates the family’s primary living spaces. The same design principle extends to the vanity in the bathroom, fostering a harmonious and unified atmosphere throughout the home.
A Highly Functional, Clutter-Free Home That Looks Spacious And Warm
Crafting a well-designed home goes beyond merely drawing inspiration from magazine images and social media trends. Each project involves a thoughtful and deliberate process, considering lifestyle requirements, usability, and our unique approach to deliver a personalised living experience. We take pride in the fact that this particular unit at Seasons View has been transformed into the ideal home for a family of four. We are confident that this space will meet their immediate needs and evolve gracefully, becoming a backdrop for creating beautiful and lasting memories with their children. It’s more than just a home; it’s a personalised environment tailored to aesthetically stand the test of time.
Article contributed by ProjectGuru
ProjectGuru is a Singapore-based interior design firm focused on creating personalized spaces that reflect each client’s unique story. Founded in 2014, it offers bespoke design services for residential and commercial properties. ProjectGuru stands out with its award-winning design expertise, including recognition from Qanvast Supertrust and SIDA awards. Known for fostering collaborative relationships with clients, the firm combines modern aesthetics with functional designs to bring dream homes and inspiring workspaces to life.
