“We started out wanting a bold Empire State Building-esque interior, but all our ideas eventually pointed to a restful and elegant style – much like that of the Aman resorts, which we love!” says homeowner Stan, who lives in this one-bedder condominium apartment in Bugis with his partner.

Design: Haelcyon Days Source: Home & Decor

The couple’s friend and interior designer, Vin Leong from Haelcyon Days, merged the two into the dark and modern one-bedder it is today. Despite the small space, Vin was adamant about not going open-concept. Instead, he compartmentalised the home into various “elements of surprise”; upon entering the home, guests will be greeted by a long and striking Nero Marquina marble countertop, before being drawn to the backlit cabinet housing travel mementos.

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Moving the island and sink to a more central position was costly but necessary, as the couple entertain often. Brass and copper accents throughout the home add to a luxurious ambience.

Design: Haelcyon Days Source: Home & Decor

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Open the sliding door next to the wood-slat console to enter the bedroom, where its passageway is flanked by a sink vanity and glass wardrobe. There is also a cleverly concealed walk-in closet.

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To match the home’s dark marble and wood finishes, the couple opted for a tinted-glass wardrobe and black granite bay window. They kept the parquet floor, whose golden brown tone adds warmth to the mostly- black space.

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The jet-setters spent lots of time at Ralph Lauren Home’s New York stores and lugged home its stylish bedspreads, as well as Art Deco-style sconces which sit prettily by the bed-side.

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The same Nero Marquina marble was used to clad the sink, which was moved outside of the bathroom as “we are vain and need a huge vanity”, says Stan with a chuckle.

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“We both love the sensuality and masculinity of dark tones, leather and brass. Vin’s lighting design, from placement and hue to even voltage, accentuates these and creates an inviting and elegant mood,” says Stan, who adds that his partner’s background in the hospitality industry gave them insight into interior design.

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“I wanted a spacious area to entertain; both my partner and I love to play bartender when friends come over,” says Stan.

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Inspired by trendy boutique hotels, special lighting was chosen to play up the dark mood of this bathroom.

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Natural lighting is crucial when dealing with dark interiors. In this five-room flat, the interior designer used venetian blinds so the homeowners could let in light as and when they needed.

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This functional one-bedroom bachelor pad features dark wood tones and clever storage ideas.

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Matte black elements in this study room makes it look clean, sleek, and sophisticated. We also love the dark wood built-in display shelf!

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To add contrast and opulance to this three-bedder’s dark interiors, the designer commissioned a Thai artist to create an exclusive hand-painted mural!

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