IT TAKES TWO

The clients’ initial design brief was an amalgamation of two styles that occupy different ends of the style spectrum.

The Singaporean wife loves the Scandinavian style by way of Australian sensibilities; she adores a mix of pastels, warm-toned wood and breezy, open spaces. The Indonesian husband is a fan of baroque opulence—think crystal chandeliers and gilded carvings.

“Our challenge was to create something both clients could be happy with,” says

Ong. MOW Interior paired a restrained material palette with statement fixtures and furniture pieces for a happy middle ground. The result is most apparent in the living and dining area, which is one uninterrupted space demarcated only by furniture. The material palette comprises white, grey and greige, which serves as a canvas for sofa and lounge chairs with elaborate details such as eyelets and ribbed stitching, and tables with brushed gold bases.