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A Zen Condo Apartment Meshing Light Wood And Gentle Curves

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A Zen Condo Apartment Meshing Light Wood And Gentle Curves

This elegant condominium apartment in Balmoral exudes a sense of peace with its timeless design.

December 11, 2020
Light wood condo

Credit: Monocot Studio and Studio Periphery

The use of cool tones and curved shapes drew homeowners Rudi and Wayne to Monocot Studio’s work, which they came across while scrolling through Instagram, and decided to engage its principal, Mikael Teh, to design their two-bedroom condominium in Balmoral.

Together with their son, they were able to move into their home in March this year.

AT A GLANCE

Type of home: Two-bedroom condominium apartment in Balmoral
Size of home: 1,150 sq ft
Who lives here: A family of three
ID: Monocot Studio
Website: 
www.monocotstudio.com

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Since space was at a premium, they had to be super practical. Rudi and Wayne wanted spatial flexibility, especially in communal areas like the kitchen.

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Mikael addressed this by incorporating features such as a kitchen island, which doubles as a table for family meals. It was also specifically designed to be portable so that it can go with them to their next home.

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The couple loves colours and wanted a palette with a muted yet timeless and poetic feel.

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Together with Mikael, they went through a rigorous selection process, testing nine different paint samples before settling on the ones they wanted. But the result was worth the effort.

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The colour scheme of cool neutral hues and pastels creates an ambience that’s calming and contemporary.

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The cool tones are also well- balanced with the use of plywood throughout the house, which lends warmth while keeping the whole look visually bright and spacious. The light blond engineered wood features mainly in the kitchen cabinets, the island counter, an archway, the shelving in the study and the wardrobe in the master bedroom.

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To take the design up a notch, Mikael included rounded elements throughout, creating pleasing curves that meet the eye, whether you’re sitting in the study or passing under the archway, and minimising the feel of boxiness.

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A backlit oval mirror and the botanicals contrast beautifully with the other more angular shapes in the bathroom.

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Black accents make the bathroom pop.

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The renovation took three months and $70,000. Mikael also helped to curate the furnishings, selecting a mix from Muji, Muuto, Louis Poulsen, Herman Miller and more: “I chose the pieces based on how well they went with the design. The &Tradition Flowerpot pendant lights, for example, complement the curves and colours in the kitchen.”

Text: Melody Bay/Home and Decor

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