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design scheme. The master bedroom in the attic continues the rosy palette, applied onto the high-gloss lacquered feature wall as well as various furnishings and decorative pieces. The bold use of blue creates a notably different mood in the study on the second f loor and the entertainment den on the basement level.
In contrast, the bedrooms of the couple’s four sons take on a subdued palette. Located on the third storey, these spaces combine light wood with the beautiful textures of stone tiles and terrazzo. Similarly, their bathrooms are clad in monochromatic schemes to create tranquil alcoves.
“We created a custom-made terrazzo vanity counter and feature wall for each bathroom, with fittings in a black finish,” says Hun. “We used the same terrazzo in combination with white oak for their media wall, study and wardrobe.”
The colourful accents found throughout the home often serve both form and function. “We foresee echoes caused by the full-length glass windows that f lank both sides of the living room; that was the purpose of having the Kvadrat acoustic panels—to help with sound absorption,” explains Hun. Similarly, the media room features a ribbed blue fabric to create optimal conditions for both movie marathons and gaming sessions.
The stepped ceiling of the basement f loor is another ingenious design element. “It was unusual to have a swimming pool on the second f loor, and because of that the entertainment room beneath it had to have a partial ceiling drop,” shares
Lim. “We brainstormed with the owners about ways to disguise or make the drop seamless by having this layered ceiling profile with cove lights.” The cove ceilings
The basement den is crafted as a perfect acoustic environment for movie viewing and video games; this entertainment room is decorated with the Sanders Air sofa from Ditre Italia, Parenthesis coffee table from Pedrali, Calibre side table from Wendelbo, Santa & Cole table lamp and a custom-made rug
The stepped ceiling of the basement floor creates visual interest while concealing the partial ceiling drop at the foyer and car porch on the ground f loor were similarly designed to hide the beams and other structural elements.
Other features have been crafted to improve the f low of natural light, making the house bright and airy. These include the blue bookshelves in the study, which are made with clear glass and high-gloss lacquered compartments to allow daylight to penetrate through the study and into the foyer.
The couple look at the completed result with pride. “Often, what we are most proud of designing are those areas that require a lot of thought and problem solving, even though the result is very subtle,” says Hun. “We always try to use design as a means of problem-solving rather than it existing solely for aesthetic purposes; this makes the design more meaningful.”