Making a Mark

This luxurious apartment designed by Mr Shopper Studio incorporates stunning patterns that elevate its glamorous look

Graphic elements and patterns are key tools in setting the mood and tone for any space. Used judiciously, they have the power to add character and depth to the home, create talking points when guests drop by, and jazz up neutral colour schemes and clean lines.

Local design firm Mr Shopper Studio employed pattern to dramatic effect when tasked to do up this two-bedroom apartment in Marina One Residences. Set against a dusky scheme and bolstered by a mix of interesting materials, these playful motifs help to raise the boutique-inspired apartment to new levels of visual interest and make its spaces pop.

Designers Eric Lim and Rachael See were given free rein with the interior concept, resulting in the successful realisation of a home that went beyond merely fulfilling the client brief to make a remarkably luxurious statement.

COLOUR AND FORM

Interestingly, it was the kitchen cabinets included with the 1,173sqft apartment that proved one of the main drivers of the entire exercise. “The owners wanted dark colours and a cosy ambience, so the existing allwhite open kitchen cabinets did not work at all,” says Kate Deng, co-founder of Mr Shopper Studio, adding that her firm decided to redesign the entire home’s colour scheme as a result.

The sumptuous living area is punctuated by a bold dash of colour in the form of a royal blue sofa that begs to be lounged on. This vibrant seat is set against a striking marble-effect wall mural in tones of black and grey that brings the space to life with its undulating lines. “It looks like watercolours splashed onto the wall, and gives the space a lot of motion,” says Deng. Lending a surreal touch is a monochromatic artwork depicting a dancer rapt in her routine.

Directly opposite stands a TV feature wall made of soft-stone tiles, which sports a herringbone pattern whose angular lines balance out the strong swirls of the mural. A marble-laminated TV console and matte-black side cabinets tie the look together. Lending more colour and texture are a coffee table topped in white marble and a grey rug, while ambient lighting mitigates the gloomy effect of the dark palette.

The chevron motif also features in the adjoining dining area, which is brighter than the living space for practical reasons. The standout here is a marble-topped dining table with diagonal veining, cleverly placed against a mirrored wall that ref lects its patterns to form a “V”.

Gold metal fittings in the form of picture frames, a suspended wine rack above the kitchen island, and

Clockwise from top left: A framed photo of a dancer and the striking swirls on the marble-effect feature wall form the focal point of the living area; soft-stone wall tiles and marblelaminated drawers contribute to the layered look of the home; a gilded wine rack and royal blue velvet bar stools are among the opulent accents in the kitchen; a floral mirror and art deco -style console add touches of glamour to the entryway