This Eclectic Resale Flat Puts Its Focus On The Kitchen
The open-spaced kitchen and its unique decorative tiles takes the cake for the eclectic appeal
When homeowners Tracy and Robert moved into their three-bedroom resale flat in October last year, they wanted its interior to reflect their eclectic style. Opulent textures and quaint details, yet still retaining a sense of minimalism, was exactly what the couple - who also runs furniture manufacturing company SK66 - were going for. The renovation process took just three weeks, and cost $50,000.
AT A GLANCE
Who lives here: A couple in their 50s
Size of home: 1,572 sq ft
Type of home: Three-bedroom resale HDB flat
ID: Imagine SK66
Website: www.imaginesk66.com
Completed in just three weeks, the $50,000 renovation emphasises the kitchen and adjacent living area that’s designed as one large, open space separated only by custom-built furniture. The material palette in the dry kitchen zone is on the minimalist spectrum – glossy white surfaces, white-washed walls and off-white tiles – and perfect for a curated selection of whimsical details.
It also features ample storage with an elegant white marble backsplash and countertop where one can eat while chatting with others in both the kitchen and the living room. The grey vinyl flooring with a cement screed pattern lends a hand-hewn feel while a trio of birdcage lights suggests playfulness.
The well-ventilated wet kitchen section features decorative black and white ceramic tiles.
The plush teal sofa and chaise longue in the living room, where a mirrored wall by the window makes it feel twice its size, add a delightful pop of colour. Equally plush is the cream carpet separating the sitting area from the rest of the space.
The kitchen and living room call to each other via small details. For instance, the teal on the inside of the kitchen shelves echoes that of the sofa. The lattice pattern of the metal dining chairs resembles that of a cushion in the living room, where the artworks unite the blue-green and soft yellow-off-white colour scheme, and an antique timber sideboard and TV console share a hand-hewn texture similar to that of the kitchen flooring. The two areas converse via their eclectic design elements – a delightful chatter that reflects their personalities.
Text: Asih Jenie/Home and Decor