A monochromatic image montage of gritty, run-down apartment buildings adds to the tactile colour palette of the living room.

A low sideboard from Journey East functions as a TV console, and adds a rustic-industrial feel to the home.

In the smaller bedroom, which Raymond has converted into his home office, two perpendicular walls are lined with built-in cabinets and open shelves. He added a layer of drawers over the bay window to further keep his work area neat and organised.

Even in a small area, you can still use darker hues and textured finishes if you keep the colours neutral.

The bedroom has a bigger amount of wood and black for “mood”. The horizontal lines of the wood paneling on the wall, the bedside tables and the bay window seat all create the illusion of a wider space.