Singaporeans don’t seem to be done missing the good old sixties and seventies… Despite a whole host of contemporary furniture designs out there, these homeowners choose to look back in time to put together a space that pays homage to the past, in turn imbuing their home with a unique charm.
Deciding on a home like this could take a little bit more planning but the result, as we see it, is gorgeous and totally worth the effort!
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Turn your kitchen into a museum of sorts by displaying vintage décor accessories! Here, the homeowners went wild with old fashioned oriental flasks, vases, and baskets that contrast strikingly against the concrete wall.
This kitchen and dining area within a walk-up apartment in Tiong Bahru stays true to Singapore’s olden days with the vintage pendant lamp, stove, and retro dining table and chair.
Even the entrance to the kitchen is a curved doorway, which is an architecture detail that’s prevalent in many apartments built in the sixties and seventies here.
Want to keep your kitchen up to date with sleek, modern appliances but pining for a dose of the vintage feel in the same space? Clad the walls and floors with vintage-inspired contemporary patterned tile designs!
Mix the industrial and retro style together by introducing subtler accents. These homeowners did so by reupholstering old office chairs in vintage fabrics.
Local celebrity Jade Seah’s home is a fan of country and vintage interiors, and her kitchen is kept plain to let this mint green retro storage unit stand out.
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Lend a kampung feel to the dining area by upcycling longan tins into a quirky chandelier.
You could also look for ways to upcycle different everyday items to furnish your home with.
While vintage décor style is often associated with old fashioned, and sometimes bordering garish, the black and white mosaic floor in this kitchen prove that old school can be classy as well!
Turn an old sewing machine into a small dining table for two for an edgy take on vintage furniture.
As the mistress of this home enjoys hosting brunches and baking and cooking for her friends, it was essential that her kitchen tools and neatly displayed and within reach. The best solution for that is a Julia Child-inspired pegboard backsplash, which lends this open-plan kitchen a retro accent!
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Sometimes, all you need is a classic kopitiam chair and table to transform a HDB kitchen into a space that pays homage to Singapore’s good old days.
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