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THE EDIT
Take a look at the latest
home accessories and
appliances on the market.
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HERA BATHROOM
EXPERIENCE CENTER
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visitors to play at
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2
J U L Y
CONTENTS
10
FEATURES
S P E C I AL C OV E R A G E F O R
T H I S D E S I G N E D I T I O N
10
SWEET DREAMS
Make bedtime easier
with a space your
child loves.
16
LIGHT FANTASTIC
Don’t be left in the
dark when it comes
to ensuring the health
of your child’s vision.
Having thoughtful and
proper illumination
helps to enhance
the play areas while
providing a conducive
learning environment
in the study.
20
DESIGNS TO
GROW INTO
The right bedroom
design is more than
just aesthetics or
functionality - it’s
the perfectly
balanced marriage
of both. Our design
experts weigh in on
the issue.
26
FROM CRIB TO
COMFORT
The ultimate sleepy-
time comforts for
health and happiness.
20
Designed for
Growth
Ideas for a versatile
bedroom.

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DESIGN
I D E A S AN D I N S P I R AT I O N F R O M
T H O S E I N T H E K N OW
07
EDITOR’S NOTE
08
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LIVING
Chic picks for the
young and young at
heart.
116
FINISHING NOTE
37
THE ENCHANTED
WOODS
French artist Eva Jospin
on bringing viewers
on a journey that carry
viewers away into a
strange and magical
universe, as if they
have wandered inside
a fairy tale.
42
FLOORED BY
DESIGN
The floor: more than
merely the foundation
upon which all homes
are built. Whatever
you’re looking for
underfoot, it’s an
irrefutable fact that your
choice will ultimately
contribute to the final
look of your space.
48
PROPERTY
Changing HDB
ownership involves
several legal, financial,
and procedural
considerations.
4
37
Eva Jospin
Creating new universes
out of cardboard.
31
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86
LIVING WITH ART
In the heart of New
York City, the home
of art advisor and
interior designer
Maria Brito
reﬂects her joyful
personality and her
love for eclecticism.
92
A NEW LIFE
Based in Spain,
Chilean interior
designer Jaime
Beriestain based the
look of his Barcelona
home around his
art collection.
100
BOLDNESS ON THE
MEXICAN COAST
Interior designer
Margaret Bissu shares
with Karine Monie the
inspiration behind
this three-level beach
home, which exudes
joy and freshness.
108
LET THERE
BE LIGHT
A compact yet
spacious apartment
in Taipei, Taiwan,
is an oasis of calm.
52
IMMERSIVE
EXPERIENCE
Aside from a
refreshed layout,
a young couple’s
transformation of this
resale unit centres
upon creating a
personal feel by
embracing colour,
pre-loved furnishings,
and plenty of art.
56
SENSUAL SLEEK
This walk-up
apartment in Joo
Chiat has been
given a warm, rustic
feel that aligns with
its locale.
66
TROPICAL SENSE
& SENSIBILITY
This detached family
home reﬂects a
young architectural
designer’s design
inspirations that
draw upon our
tropical context.
76
A BASE FOR
BEAUTY
Barbara Fritschy
transformed her
Black and White
bungalow into a cosy,
stylish and practical
home for six people
and three pets.
5
J U L Y
HOMES
T H E N E W M O D E R N
CONTENTS
on the
cover
20
A spacious children’s
bedroom with breezy
and light accents.
PHOTOGRAPHY
LAWRENCE TEO
ART DIRECTION
NONIE CHEN
56
66

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EDITOR’S NOTE
GOOD TO BE YOUNG
Back in my youth (the early
eighties), my parents did not
have much access to child-
sized furniture, neither did
they have much ideas on
how to make my room as
beautiful as it was functional.
I believe a lot of other parents
would have adopted such
utilitarian approaches to their
children’s rooms as well.
Thankfully, the scene has
changed quite a bit, with more
stores and brands catering
to children available on the
market today. Parents now
are spoilt for choice when it
comes to kids room design.
Seeing some of the beautifully
styled children’s rooms in
the local storefronts makes
me wish I can relive my
childhood in those spaces.
If you have just welcomed
the arrival of a new member to
your family, or are expecting
one, congratulations! On top
of the excitement, you will
also have the opportunity to
make sure you put together
a room where your little
tike can grow up in an
environment that allows
them the freedom to imagine,
explore and feel secure in.
Naturally, as children
grow up fast, this space also
needs to be versatile but
that is where a good interior
designer can be of help. Aside
from creating the right look,
advice on ways to create
ample storage and the use of
modular furniture can help to
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enough to accomodate for his/
her needs as he/she grows.
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the pages in this issue with
your little one, and I hope
our features will inspire you
to help your child achieve
a room of his/her dreams.
See you again in August.
YOUNG LIM
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF photography
ANGELA
GUO
art
direction
NONIE
CHEN

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FEATURE
DESIGNS TO
GROW INTO
The right bedroom design
is more than just aesthetics
or functionality - it’s the
perfectly balanced marriage
of both. Our design experts
weigh in on the issue.
Designing a bedroom for
a child may seem like a
piece of cake, but experts
agree there’s more than
meets the eye. From design
basics like colour schemes
ÁĢàùŖŅĢĆŉĂĆĢúŉőĩƈĢÁě
additions like art, lighting,
and decorations, here’s
our list of 10 things to pay
attention to in putting
together a bedroom your
child can grow into.
PHOTO
COLLECTIVE
DESIGNS
STORAGE SOLUTIONS
FOR SOFT FRIENDS
Every child has their fair share of
soft friends and huggable plush
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And, as your child grows, you
can count on their collections
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From art supplies and board
games to books and various other
collectibles, your child will need
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This necessitates an abundance
of storage in the bedroom, which
can be incorporated into the
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awkward corners in the space, and
don’t be afraid to build upwards
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drawers into the bottom of the
bed; it’ll give your little one extra
ŅĩĩġùĩŅŉőĩŅĆĢúőĂäĆŅŉőŖƅäà
animals, and completely deprive
monsters of their prime hiding
spot to boot!
SELINA TAY
PRINCIPAL
DESIGNER
OF COLLECTIVE
DESIGNS
10

PHOTOS
COLLECTIVE
DESIGNS
While every child’s
bedroom needs plenty
of storage, it pays off
aesthetically to work it
into the overall design
of the space.
11

PHOTO
SPACEONE
INTERIOR
DESIGN
CONSULTANCY
VERSATILITY FOR
GROWTH
It can be tempting to forego adult-
only necessities in a room meant
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to consider that your kids will
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down on a lot of hassle in the
future, ensuring longevity for your
design with less updating needed
to accommodate the growth
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that can double up as work or
study lamps, and make sure you
have enough plug points for the
bevy of devices your child will
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you’re not just designing for
your child; you’re also designing
for the young adult they will
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needs of growing children,
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These areas naturally include
adequate lighting and book and
supply storage, not forgetting
appropriate electrical outlets and
cable management solutions to
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Your child’s bedroom
design should be
versatile, thus allowing
for easy adjustments
as they grow.
ADRIAN HENG
FOUNDER,
SPACEONE
INTERIOR DESIGN
CONSULTANCY

UNSUBSCRIBING TO
TRENDS
Nikki believes that parents need
to be mindful of decorating with
passing microtrends, as these can
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few months, so keep such themed
items to soft furnishings that can
be replaced like cushions or
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While you won’t want to deny them
the chance to live their childhood,
you want the bedroom to be versatile
enough to grow with your kid’s
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making them happy and not having it
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PHOTOS
DESIGN
INTERVENTION
SAFETY STANDARDS
When it comes to the kids’
bedroom, safety is of utmost
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to have energetic bursts that bring
them zipping around the space
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consider all the ways they could
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furniture beside windows, as
climbers can easily make their
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unsightly, but the new ‘invisible
grills’ are barely noticeable
while still providing adequate
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to opt for rounded corners in
furnishings, eschewing sharp
edges that can cause injuries
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hinges can also prevent little
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ĆĢàŅÁūäŅŉ͠Ό
This seat checks all
the boxes: safety, by
merit of being circular
in design, comfort and
colour, and hidden
storage all in one.
NIKKI HUNT
PRINCIPAL
DESIGNER
OF DESIGN
INTERVENTION
13

STAIN AWAY
It’s an inevitable fact of life that kids will make
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sofas and chairs, include a water-proof mattress
protector in bed, and opt for furniture pieces that are
made using durable and easy-to-clean materials - as
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to ensure your child’s bedroom design endures the
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The Design Intervention
team worked a
chalkboard wall into
this child’s bedroom,
allowing them to indulge
their creative side.
PHOTOS
DESIGN
INTERVENTION
Soft pastels are
perfectly balanced in
this bedroom, further
dressed up for comfort
with plush materials
and bedding.
NURTURING DESIGN DREAMS
A kid’s bedroom isn’t merely a space to sleep in; it’s
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little ones for their opinion - from the colour of the
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bedrooms are spaces that inspire imagination and
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child’s creativity and individuality, such as magnetic
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Tips provided by:
ID: Adrian Heng,
Founder, Spaceone
Interior Design
Consultancy
www.spaceoneidc.com
ID: Nikki Hunt,
Principal Designer,
Design Intervention
www
designintervention.
com.sg
ID: Carmen Tang,
Design Director of
Wolf Woof
www.wolfwoof.com.sg
ID: Selina Tay, Principal
Designer, and Jane
Febrina, Head
Designer of Collective
Designs
www.collectivedesigns.
com.sg
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WOOF
HERE FOR A GOOD
TIME, NOT A LONG TIME
If your child is particularly taken
with wall art, let them have it!
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artwork, and easy-remove
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to provide your child with some
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Carmen designed this
room for a Super Mario
Bros fan. To allow
easy modiﬁcations
for the child’s future
obsessions, she
proposed some quirky
3D Mario-themed
wall decor pieces,
transforming the wall
above his study table
into a feature wall.
SOUNDPROOF FOR SUCCESS
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protect the peace - within the neighbourhood and
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your windows; not only will this keep noise in, it’ll
also keep the noise from outside out, allowing your
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also mitigate noise disruptions by ensuring you pick
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COLOURS OF CALM
Adrian advises that parents
should keep colours pastel or in
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decorative elements can be added
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space, and secondary colours to
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bedroom, Carmen
utilised soft pastels to
create a cheerful, ice-
cream themed space.
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CARMEN TANG
DESIGN DIRECTOR
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DON’T DOWNSIZE; RIGHTSIZE
It makes very little sense to invest in child-sized
miniatures that have limited usability and incur extra
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Nikki believes that the key is to place adjustable
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wardrobe can also remain full height to maximise
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Additionally, she encourages mixing in a few smaller
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FEATURE
LIGHT FANTASTIC
Don’t be left in the dark when it comes to ensuring the
health of your child’s vision. Having thoughtful and proper
illumination helps to enhance the play areas while providing a
conducive learning environment in the study.
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NANOLEAF
NANOLEAF SHAPES
Let your child’s creativity shine
with the Nanoleaf Shapes which
feature light panels in triangles
and hexagons, the two main
geometric shapes to form their
very own design by mixing and
matching. It can be an orange
dinosaur today, but a green one
tomorrow when you customise
the colours on the light panel via
the app.
SELETTI MONKEY LAMP
Meet the playful Seletti Monkey
Lamp, they are a bunch of
cheeky and lively monkeys to
bring out the fun energy in
your child’s room. These lifelike
monkey lamps are made of resin,
and each monkey holds onto an
exposed bulb in various positions
from sitting, hanging, standing,
and even swinging too!
YULIA STRING LIGHT
Drape it across the wall, wrap it
around the bedframe, or hang
it on the bookshelf, there are
so many possibilities with Yulia
String Light from Kave Home,
available in beige, pink and
green. Each LED comes with
its own mini origami lantern for
a softer, soothing glow to add
to the cozy ambiance with the
twinkly lights, or to elevate an
empty wall by hanging the light
garland up as a wall display.
ISKARNA LAMP
Personalise and style this
funky table lamp with a
bucket hat, a pair of cool
sunglasses, or even a
cute headband. The IKEA
ISKARNA lamp comes with
adjustable colours and
your child can decide to
go with one that matches
their mood or let the lamp
randomly select between
seven different colours.
LUMOS MOOD
Bring the aurora light display home with Lumos
Mood, a lighting projector and a Bluetooth
speaker in one. Create an immersive visual-audio
experience with three dreamy colours selections
and you can also play your child’s favourite tunes
to get them singing along.
Retails for $189 onward from Nanoleaf,
www.nanoleaf.me
Retails for $520 - $700 from Journey
East, www.journeyeast.com
Retails for $60 from Kave Home, www.
sg.kavehome.com
Retails for $34.90 from IKEA,
www.ikea.com.sg Retails for $99 from Lumos, www.lumosprojector.com
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Position the play area
near the windows
during the day, as
natural light enhances
your child’s mood and
creativity, along with
other health beneﬁts.
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IKEA
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KAVE
HOME
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LUMOS
PLAYTIME
Add a touch of
fun with whimsical
and themed light
fixtures to foster
an imaginative and
playful environment.
Choose versatile
and multifunctional
lighting options that
can be reconfigured
or repurposed
to extend their
useful life.
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MOOOI PET
Say hello to the friendly Moooi
Pet family - Uhuh the owl, Purr
the rabbit, and Noot Noot the
penguin. This series of table
lamps by Marcel Wanders
features characters with unique
personalities to have as an
endearing bedtime companion
Retails for $920 - $1,285 at Space
Furniture, www.spacefurniture.com
that your child can grow up with.
The rounded and frosted glass
bodies give off an ethereal glow
to drift off into a blissful land of
fairy tales and wonder.
RIDLEY LAMP
Carry the Ridley lamp from
Kave Home everywhere you go
with the thoughtful wooden
handle design and 3 adjustable
light intensity. This modern-day
lantern is designed for adults
and children as a portable light
solution to answer nature’s call
in the middle of the night. A
simple charge is all it takes to
light the LED-integrated lamp
for up to 12 hours.
MI BEDSIDE LAMP 2
All you need is a simple
touch on the Mi Bedside
Lamp 2 and you can
unlock the greatness of
this minimalistic lamp with
over 16 million coloured
lights to choose from. As
a smart-compatible lamp,
you can control the lamp
easily with your voice, or
even remotely via the app.
Automate the smart lamp
with your child’s sleep and
wake schedule to regulate a
natural circadian rhythm.
BLÅVINGAD SOFT TOY
Your cuddly eight-legged
friend, BLÅVINGAD octopus
soft toy from IKEA is here
to keep your child feeling
all safe and snug. A gentle
press on the octopus’ head
illuminates the dark room with
a soft whispering glow for the
coziest comfort. Thanks to the
removable battery-operated
lamp, the octopus plushie is
safe for your child to play and
cuddle with.
BIANELLA LAMP
Wrapped in soft velvet cotton
on the base with a white fabric
shade on the top, the Bianella
lamp from Kave Home adds
a subtle touch of mustard or
beige colour to the room. It
ﬁts in perfectly to a children’s
room for bedtime stories and
heart-to-heart talks, since the
Bianella lamp is designed in
a mini version with a slightly
shorter height, compared to
regular table lamps.
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SPACE
FURNITURE
Retails for $70 at Kave Home,
www.sg.kavehome.com
Retails for $69 at Hipvan, www.
hipvan.com
Retails for $24.90 at IKEA,
www.ikea.com.sg
Retails for $60 at Kave Home,
www.sg.kavehome.com
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KAVE
HOME
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IKEA
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KAVE
HOME
NIGHT LIGHT
Night lights are a great
bedtime routine support,
but they should be turned
off once your child is
asleep. Most sleep studies
have shown that light
exposure in the dark
signals your brain that it
is time to wake up. One
study also found that low
levels of light exposure
affect children’s circadian
system more than adults.
Therefore, a night
light should only be
used when you need it
to safely move around a
dark room, or if your child
has a fear of being in the
dark. A night light should
also be on the dimmest
possible setting while
being positioned as far
away from the bed.
According to Dr Erin
E. Flynn-Evans, who
worked at the Division
of Sleep Medicine at
Harvard Medical School
Medicine, red light has
the smallest effect on the
circadian rhythm. Avoid
the use of blue, green,
white, and white night
lights as these have a
greater impact on your
child’s body clock.
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XIAOMI
BEDTIME
Tuck your child into bed
with comforting night
lights emitting warm colour
temperatures. Aside from
helping young ones to wind
down and ease them into a
restful state, ambient lights
also provide a gentle glow
and a sense of security
for them.
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KRUX WORK LAMP
Make study time less dreary with an adorable
KRUX Work Lamp that provides essential task
lighting while jazzing up a lifeless study desk. It is a
curious creature with perked-up ears attached and
adjustable parts, bringing out the fun in function
for drawing and writing with its playful and lively
design elements.
Retails for $55 from IKEA, www.ikea.com.sg
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IKEA
STUDY TIME
Opt for cool white
light for your
child’s study area to
enhance your child’s
visual clarity and
focus on reading
and writing. Pair a
ceiling lamp with
an adjustable desk
lamp to ensure that
the room is well-lit
without any shadow
or glare on the desk.
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SPACE
FURNITURE
KARTELL FL/Y
Reminiscent of soap bubbles
with shimmering light
reflections, the Kartell FL/Y
kids suspension lamp is a
bubbly and fun addition
to your children’s room.
Designed by an Italian
designer, Ferruccio Laviani
in three different sizes and a
multitude of colour variations,
including kids-friendly
graphical options, such as
stars and dinosaurs.
ISNALEN WORK LAMP
Simple and easy to operate,
the ISNALEN work lamp from
IKEA ($29.90) features a
flexible gooseneck for your
child to direct the light source
independently. Unlike traditional
cone-shaped work lamps, you
do not have to worry about
blowing the bulb, since it uses
an integrated LED bulb. The
ISNALEN work lamp is also
available in a bold red colour.
Retails for $730 from Space Furniture,
www.spacefurniture.com
Retails for $29.90 from IKEA,
www.ikea.com.sg
KENNE BELL
Create a calm and conducive
study environment with the
Kenne Bell pendant lamp
from Hipvan. With up to six
light pastel shades to choose
from, there is definitely a
colour that your child would
love. Accented with a touch
of wood, this Nordic-style
pendant lamp is ideal for
brightening up your child’s
study corner.
Retails for $55 from Hipvan,
www.hipvan.com
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HIPVAN
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IKEA
MI DESK LAMP PRO
Bid goodbye to eye fatigue with the Mi Desk Lamp
Pro, which is eye-safe certified by keeping your
child’s eyes protected from harmful blue light
and flickers. One lamp is all it takes to effectively
illuminate the entire study table. It also comes with
focus and study modes with the ideal light setting
for a better performance of each task.
Retails for $99 from Takashimaya, www.takashimiya.com.sg
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XIAOMI

FEATURE
Having issues with your little one kicking up a
fuss when bedtime draws near? Don’t worry,
it’s a common challenge that many parents
face. A fellow parent himself, Siblings Vivien
and Jeremy Teo, who are parents themselves,
were in a similar situation and decided to take
action by sourcing for items to create a beautiful
bedtime space for their children. Founders of
retail outlet Kids Haven, they stock their gallery
with plenty of ideas for decking out your child’s
room. Here are some inspiration along with
other ideas for a stylish child’s room.
SWEET
DREAMS
Make bedtime easier with
a space your child loves.
LOCATION
KIDSHEAVEN
ROARING
ADVENTURES
Step into a wild
wonderland with a
captivating animal
safari-themed kids’
room. Immerse
your little explorer
in a world of vibrant
colors, playful animal
prints, and enchanting
jungle murals.
Oslo ModBed Low House Bed with
Pullout bed, available from KidsHeaven.
LOOK 1
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LOOK 2
STELLAR DREAMS
Embark on a galactic adventure
in your room. Step into a
mesmerising galaxy-themed
wonderland, where twinkling
stars and colorful planets adorn
the walls. Spark your child’s
imagination as they explore the
mysteries of space while they
countdown to sleeptime.
Oslo ModBed Ultra High Loft
with Long Table and Shelf,
available from KidsHeaven.
photography VERONICA TAY styling concept NONIE CHEN assist by MAN
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DINOSAURS Unleash prehistoric fun and excitement with a
dinosaur-inspired room. Roaring T-Rexes, graceful Brachiosauruses,
and spiky Stegosauruses bring the Jurassic era to life. This theme
ignites imagination and sparks curiosity about ancient creatures,
allowing your child’s room to become a captivating time machine
to the land of dinosaurs.
TREND 1
Discoverthe boundless possibilities ofAI-driven design as
we explore four of the latest trends forkids rooms. From the
allure of geometric patterns to the calming pastel pink palette,
and the enchanting worlds of underthe sea and dinosaurs,
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transforming your child’s space into a haven ideal for rest and
play. Using these creations as a moodboard when renovating
helps provide you with a better idea of the lookyou want to
achieve.You can also bring along this magazine when sourcing
for items thatyou need to realise your child’s dream space.
EMBRACE CREATIVE INSPIRATION:
AI-GENERATED TRENDS FOR KIDS ROOM DESIGN
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PINK PALETTE Create a dreamy and serene ambiance with
a pastel pink palette. Soft hues of blush and cotton candy lend a
gentle and calming atmosphere, perfect for nurturing relaxation and
creativity. Embrace this timeless and versatile color scheme to bring
a touch of elegance and sweetness to your child’s space.
TREND 2
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GEOMETRIC PATTERNS
Infuse your child’s room
with energy and style using
captivating geometric patterns.
From bold triangles and
squares to intricate hexagons,
these designs add a modern
and dynamic touch, creating
a vibrant and stimulating
environment for young
minds to thrive.
TREND 3
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UNDER THE SEA Dive into a world of wonder and adventure
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playful dolphins, friendly sea turtles, and colorful coral reefs.
This immersive design stimulates imagination and curiosity,
transporting your child to an enchanting underwater paradise.
TREND 4
GLAMPING CHIC
Children enjoy building
castles out of pillows
and tents out of
blankets. Now you can
allow them to indulge
in a spending nights
within a tent without
having to weather the
elements with a tented
bed setting. Not only
does it make the room
feel cosier, it also helps
to create a safe nook to
curl up in.
TREND 5
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FEATURE
FROM CRIB TO
COMFORT
The ultimate sleepy-time comforts for
health and happiness
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SUNDAY
BEDDING
SIZE MATTERS, BUT SO
DOES SPACE
A crib may seem unnecessary,
especially for a fast-growing
child, but on the contrary: It
plays a crucial role in your
infant’s growth and development.
Not only is it the safest option,
providing a cocoon that mitigates
the potential of falls, it also allows
your baby to enjoy independent
sleep. Some cribs are even
convertible, and can eventually
convert into toddler beds to see
more years of use!
It also makes a lot of sense to
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a full-sized bed. However, you
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arents strive to create a safe and nurturing
environment for their children, extending
this to every aspect of their lives. One such
area? The bedroom, bed, and bedding. The choices
we make in bedding selection can profoundly
impact their health, quality of sleep, and overall
development. From the materials we choose to the
potential of allergens, a myriad of elements
require design consideration.
need to pay attention to how much
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While a double bed is tempting
for co-sleeping and sharing if you
have more than one child, it can
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your children have to share a
room, consider building upwards,
with double decker beds that
provide comfort without taking
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between a single and a queen, go
the middle route and get a super
single instead!
Sunday Bedding’s
checkered bamboo
bedding will keep
your baby’s sensitive
skin safe and happy.
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THE IMPORTANCE
OF SPINAL SUPPORT
Because their bones and bodies
are still undergoing growth and
development, your children need
a mattress that provides adequate
spinal support. Crucially, the
right mattress is essential for
helping them to maintain proper
alignment, promote healthy
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IKEA
IKEA’s
SUNDVIK bed
comes with
an extendable
frame to
accommodate
your child’s
growth.
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SUNDAY
BEDDING
LEFT
Experts
recommend
a medium-
ﬁrm mattress
for children,
to ensure
optimum
development
of their bones
and posture.
INVEST IN A GOOD
MATTRESS THAT WILL LAST
YOUR CHILD FOR YEARS.
postures, and prevent potential
musculoskeletal issues from
developing in the long run.
Experts generally recommend
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provide much-needed support
while allowing the spine to grow
and align correctly. The right
mattress will also distribute your
child’s weight evenly as they sleep,
alleviating pressure points
and reducing the risk of
discomfort and pain. Don’t
forget to choose the right
pillows to supplement your
child’s mattress. Back, side,
and front sleepers require
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for optimum comfort and
support, so make sure your
child has a say in the type of
pillow they want to cuddle
up with.
The bottom line: Invest in
a good mattress that will last
your child for years. The right
mattress won’t just support
their spinal growth; it’ll also
ensure they sleep soundly
through the night and
wake up fresh, rested, and
rejuvenated, leading to long-
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ALLAYING ALLERGIES
If your child is prone to allergic
reactions - from sneezing
to skin issues as a result of
sensitivity, then you’ll want to
make sure their bedding does
not exacerbate said issues.
Because we spend so many
hours sleeping a day, our skin is
frequently in contact with our
bedding, and that means it’s
imperative we make the right
decisions here. Hypoallergenic
mattresses, pillows, and bedding
are key for keeping away the
allergens. Likewise, you’ll want
Choose bedsheets
that will keep your
child comfortable
and cool throughout
the night. Robinsons’
Hotel Collection Cool
Bamboo bedsheets
ﬁts the bill!
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ROBINSONS
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ROBINSONS
to select soft furnishings that are
breathable, so as to keep your
child cool and comfy all night
long.
Bamboo Sateen bed sheets
are a great option for those with
sensitive skin! Because bamboo
traps less dust in comparison with
cotton and polyester, it leaves less
room for allergens in bed. As a
material, it is also relatively quick
to dry, which makes it a great
choice for kids’ bedding, which
generally requires more washing
to be rid of stains.
OUR SKIN IS FREQUENTLY
IN CONTACT WITH OUR
BEDDING, AND THAT MEANS
IT’S IMPERATIVE WE MAKE
THE RIGHT DECISIONS.
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ROBINSONS
If your kids suffer
from skin rashes
and allergies,
hypoallergenic
bedding is the
answer: pillows,
mattress toppers, and
everything in between.
DOUBTLESS
DURABILITY
While an infant likely won’t
give you too much trouble,
toddlers and young children
have a tendency to incur
wear and tear. This includes
the mattress, pillows, soft
furnishings, and bedsheets,
all of which need to be made
to last. No matter how many
times you ask your child not to,
they’re still going to jump on
their mattress - and that’s why
it’s important to make sure you
get one that can withstand the
onslaught of their little feet!
Likewise, kids’ soft furnishings
PROTECT YOUR
MATTRESS
While a mattress protector is a
good idea in general, it makes
particular sense for young
children who may have the
occasional accident or spill in the
bedroom. A waterproof protector
allows you to easily clean the mess
afterwards, thus keeping your
mattress in prime condition for a
longer period of time.
LEFT
Protect your
mattress with
a waterproof
cover to mitigate
damage from
bedwetting and
spills.
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KING
KOIL
and bedding are more prone
to staining and accidents, and
so need to be washed more
frequently.
Both French Linen and
Cotton are fuss free and
durable! Linen sheets can last
up to 10 years or more. A bonus
point is that they get softer
with each wash, becoming
a comfortable cocoon that
blankets your child in comfort.
Cotton, however, is an
incredibly versatile material and
a perennial classic beloved by
hotels the world over.
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DRINK DEEPLY
RUHENS’ latest
flagship purifier
is making waves!
The RUHENS
Quint features a
lead-free filtration
system and
patented Acuva
IntenseBeamTM
technology to
achieve 99.999%
microbial
inactivation.
Convenience
is perfectly
balanced alongside
sustainability, with
5 temperature
settings and a
quantity control
feature to avoid
wastage. The Quint
also features self-
sterilising nozzles
and filters, child-
safe dispensing,
and low electricity
consumption to
maintain eco-
friendly ratings
- all while
guaranteeing clean
and safe water to
keep your family
hydrated.
The RUHENS Quint
is priced at $2,599 and
available for purchase
at RUHENS Studios.
UPCYCLED EXCELLENCE
In collaboration with Commune,
Bynd Artisan has released
a magical new range of
upcycled products. Made with
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Commune’s sofas, these small,
but impactful accessories will
breathe sustainability into
your surroundings, adding
contemporary luxe to any home
ambiance. The simplistic, and yet
stunning collection comprises
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coasters, a coaster holder, a desk
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made to order.
Set of 6 Leather
Beverage Tags retail at
S$30, Set of 4 Leather
Charms at $45, Leather
Desk Holder and
Leather Tray at $50, Set
of 10 Leather Coasters
at $70, and Leather
Lampshade at $495.
Available for purchase
online and in-store
at Bynd Artisan and
Commune. Visit www.
byndartisan.com and
https://thecommunelife.
com for more
information.
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WASH, WEAR, WALLS
Say goodbye to stained walls
with Akzo Nobel’s Dulux Wash
Wear interior paints! The updated
range incorporates a new matt
finish, providing peace for busy
homeowners requiring low-
maintenance wall paints that can
withstand the messes
of toddlers and furbabies alike.
And provide it does, with hassle-
free cleaning and innovative
Silver Ion Technology that
protects against certain viruses,
bacteria, and mould. How’s that
for a wash of paint?
Over 2,000 colours are
available from your nearest Dulux
provider. Visit www.dulux.com.sg/
en/dulux-wash-and-wear for more
information.
AN ICON TO ORBIT
Italian connoisseurs of design Pininfarina and
Calligaris presented a restyling of their iconic
Orbital table for the latter’s 100th Anniversary.
Perfectly balanced extensions are maintained
by way of metal arms, bearing an elliptical
structure with ease. Newly restyled to highlight
cleaner and lighter lines, the Orbital allows for
customisation in materials, with its base available
in new metal, wood, or regenerated leather
coverings and its top in glass, ceramic, or bronze.
The Orbital table
price differs across
custom options.
Check for a quote at
Calligaris Store Suntec
and XZQT stores
nationwide. Visit www.
xzqt.com.sg for more
information.
ONE DYSON TO RULE THEM ALL
Dyson’s very first Submarine Wet Roller Head,
now available with the Dyson V12s Detect
Slim Submarine vacuum, is impressive in
both form and function. Outfitted with an
eight-point hydration system, these roller
heads deliver even water distribution for
a pristine finish, effectively tackling spills,
stains, and small debris to keep your home
sparkling clean. Use for pesky spots under
furniture, deep cleaning carpets and rugs, and
capturing stray hairs and revel in the joys of
spotless floors!99.999 per cent of fine dust.
The Dyson V12s Detect Slim Submarine
retails at $1,299, and is available at all Dyson
Demo Stores and on www.dyson.com.sg
EDITOR’S
CHOICE
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Pioneers of premium sanitaryware
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Sebastian Herkner (below) to
present the Zencha bathroom
collection, bridging Japanese
inspiration and German technology.
Drawing inspiration from the
tranquil, ritualistic nature of
Japanese tea ceremonies, the
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minimalistic modular furnishings.
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wood and textured glass furnishings
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pleasing tactile experience.
For more information, visit www.
duravit.com, or book an appointment at
the Duravit Singapore showroom at 63
Tras Street.
CULTURE-STEEPED
SANCTUARY
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PURE AIR PERFECTION
Keep your home safe from harmful
bacteria with LG’s latest launch.
Despite its compact size, the
PuriCare 360° Hit Air Purifier packs
a punch with its multi-filtration
system and 360-degree design,
providing optimum air purification
by removing bacteria, viruses,
allergens, harmful gases, and
99.999 per cent of ultra-fine dust
particles. Convenience becomes
the PuriCare 360; it can also be
accessed remotely via the LG ThinQ
app, allowing for seamless control
wherever you are.
The Nespresso Vertuo Pop in Pacific
Blue retails at $249. Get yours at all
Nespresso boutiques or online at www.
nespresso.com/sg/
A POP OF COLOUR
The LG PuriCare 360°
Hit Air Purifier retails at
$399, and can be found
at LG official brand
stores and authorised
retailers Amazon, Audio
House, Best Denki,
Courts, Gain City and
Harvey Norman.
Summer just got breezier with
Nespresso’s limited edition
Vertuo Pop in Pacific Blue! The
smallest Vertuo is also the most
stylish - and packs a fantastic
punch to boot. This little
powerhouse has quick start and
power saving features, and can
brew your favourite beverages
with a single touch! Don’t
forget to augment your dreamy
coffee rituals with Nespresso’s
Californian Dream Summer
Collection pods, featuring crisp,
refreshing flavours best enjoyed
over ice.
Sharp has launched their latest in air quality technology! Their new
Purefit Plasmacluster Air Purifier aims to achieve unparalleled air
purification, incorporating plasmacluster ion technology which
eliminates airborne substances like viruses, mould, bacteria, pollen,
and dust. Collaborative studies with numerous Japanese universities
have also unearthed other benefits of air purification through
plasmacluster technology: most notably the reduction of stress,
improved concentration, and even enhanced athletic performance!
The new Purefit Plasmacluster Air Purifier will be available in
September 2023. For more information, visit https://sg.sharp/
AIR APPARENT
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Paying homage to Star Wars’ annual fan holiday May
the 4th, Royal Selangor has introduced fresh faces to
their extensive themed collection. The latest releases
include a Limited Edition Speeder Bike Chase
diorama featuring fan favourite Luke Skywalker in hot
pursuit of a scout trooper, as well as a Limited Edition
Gilt Boba Fett Battle Ready Figurine, available in
pewter and 24K gilt.
Royal Selangor’s Limited Edition Speeder Bike Chase diorama
retails at $1,100, with the Limited Edition Gilt Boba Fett Battle
Ready Figurine retailing at $830 (pewter) and $1,250 (24K gilt).
The collection is available at Royal Selangor stores, authorised
dealers, and online at royalselangor.com
Price on enquiry. Diesel Living with Moroso collections are available at
Xtra in Singapore, visit https://xtra.com.sg for more information.
At the recent iteration of Milano Design Week, Diesel
Living unveiled “Diesel Living with Moroso”, a pop-up
showroom featuring new collections. Chief among
them: the High Cloud armchair, designed and produced
in collaboration with Moroso. The design incorporates
versatility, with an adjustable backrest and armrests
for comfort and structure alike. A raised base and
large, generously frilled seat cushions further fuel
the High Cloud’s embrace of cleaner, contemporary
lines, whilst still recalling the charms of the preceding
Cloudscape armchair.
CLOUD-LIKE COMFORT
Ease yourself into
calm quietude with
Aesop’s Bronze
Incense Holder, an
elegant design with
serene curves that
echoes both subtlety
and gravitas. The
The Aesop Bronze Incense Holder and Aromatique Incenses retail at
$210 and $53 respectively. They’re available at all Aesop Signature stores
and on aesop.com.
A STATE OF BEING
work of Fabio Vogel
of Vogel Studio, the
solid bronze piece is
crafted in Germany,
abstractly reﬂecting
the shape of a
giving or supporting
hand. It comes
second in Aesop’s
line of home design
objects to bear with
pride the brand’s
Aromatique incenses
- Murasaki, Kagerou,
and Sarashina, all
available separately.
STAR POWER

NEW STORE
LEFT
The 2,800 sq ft
space features
real-scale HDB
bathroom sets
too.
BELOW
Aside from their
HDB-friendly
bathtubs,
shoppers can
also ﬁnd a
wide range of
washbasins and
vanities.
HERA BATHROOM
EXPERIENCE CENTER
Expect life-size projection of bathroom plans, and
moveable ﬁxtures that allow visitors to play at being
a designer using the brand’s complete offerings in
this new bathroom gallery.
upgrading our living space
skyrocketed HERA Bathroom’s
popularity. Catering to
the customer’s demand,
HERA Bathroom opened its
first experience centre in
May this year.
Occupying a 2,800 sq ft
unit at the Grantral Mall and
Complex, the HERA Bathroom
Experience Center features
B
athtubs are a luxury
mostly left out by HDB
and small apartment
homeowners because they
occupy a sizeable chunk of
the precious bathroom square
footage. Not anymore, says
HERA Bathroom. Established
in 2017 by local mumpreneur
Lew Eeling, the bathroom
brand is known for its best-
selling HDB flat-friendly
bathtubs, offering no less than
78 sizes and shapes to fit our
compact urban spaces.
The brand’s popularity
rapidly ascended in 2020, when
it was one of the first brands to
migrate to e-commerce, taking
advantage of the shifting
shopping habits during the
pandemic. This and the
collective consciousness that
home is the most important
place that saw us fervently
all you need to build your
dream bathroom onsite. Gone
are the days when you only
select bathroom fixtures via
catalogues or screens. The
centre offers not only many of
its best-selling bathtubs to try
onsite to see if you can soak
in them comfortably, but also
bathroom cabinets, vanities
and washbasins with wide-
ranging finishing options that
you can mix and match to your
heart’s content.
You can also bring your
own hardware to find the
most suitable complementary
elements on display. This is
thanks to the moveable and
modular panels, fixtures and
other off-the-shelves parts – a
The HERA Bathroom
Experience Centre is at #04-24
Grantral Mall and Complex, 601
MacPherson Road. Visit www.
herabathroom.com for more
information.
rarity in bathroom brands. “I
sell these products like beauty
products,” says Eeling. “You
can have matchy-matchy
colours with your interiors
and easily change them when
you want a refresh. HERA is
a brand by and for modern
women.” Though the brand’s
ease of mixing and matching
is universally attractive.
Designed by Cris Cheng of
interior design firm Etcetera
Design, the experience centre
features four real-scale
bathroom sets, ranging from
HDB flat bathrooms – dressed
with actual tiles and finishes
used by HDB – to spacious
condominium bathrooms.
“Have I mentioned that
our bathtubs can be installed
in under 30 minutes? No
hacking needed. And it can be
removed equally easily,” adds
Eeling. That certainly makes a
good case for a soaking tub in
compact homes.
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va Jospin crafts hauntingly
beautiful forests, rocks,
grottoes, nymphaeums,
cenotaphs, temples and entire
universes out of cardboard,
a cheap, everyday material
that she sublimates through
the ambition of the form
and the complexity of the
ornamentation. Going from the
minute to the monumental, the
painstaking, delicate details of
her sculptures, usually found
in drawing or lacemaking,
contrast with their oversized
dimensions. Having studied
mannerist Renaissance gardens
and landscape paintings and
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the Antiquity, the Baroque era,
the Rococo spirit or the 19th
century and its panoramas, the
Paris-born artist’s fantastical
woods are those of fairy tales yet
are devoid of human presence.
Dense, silent, obscure, full of
mystery and the unknown, they
possess the power of suggestion
and are spaces of transition
from reality to dream.
By representing objects
with multiple symbolism in
the collective unconscious,
Eva entices viewers to plunge
into her immersive surrealist
landscapes that are places
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while leaving them open to
interpretation so audiences can
compose their own narratives
at the same time. “I want people
to join me,” she states. “I’d
like people to appropriate my
artwork by going into their own
imagination and make the links
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Inviting us to embark on an
introspective voyage,
her romantic, poetic scenes 1
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3. Panorama
Exhibition at
Fondation Thalie
in Brussels in
2023.
are the ideal backdrop for our
mental projections in which
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stories unfolding.
“To me, the role of the
artist is to create a world of
its own, a real universe, and
to invite viewers to take part
with their eyes and their mind,”
Eva discloses. “I invite viewers
to project themselves into my
world of cardboard, cement
or textile and to foster their
imagination. I like the idea
that my forests or landscapes
initiate immediate emotions
inside people because it’s
something that anyone can
easily relate to. My vision is to
activate this link between the
art and the public, to create
something that is accessible.
My artworks are not political
but emotional. My works full
of narratives, in which nature
is revealed to be other and
àĆƅäŅäĢő͡äĢúÁúäŖŉőĩŅäͿ
enchant our relationship with
the world. Silent and sensitive,
these composite sceneries,
where vegetal, mineral and
built elements are mixed,
invite us to meditate, dream
and take time, salutary, for
contemplation.”
Born in Paris in 1975, Eva
is the daughter of former
French Prime Minister, Lionel
Jospin. “I’m from a generation
when children still had a lot
of freedom, were free to move
around,” she recalls. “I went
to school alone at six years
old and could walk around
the city. For a while, it was
full of children everywhere
because people were just
letting them go out before they
started to be scared for a lot
of reasons.” A graduate of the
School of Fine Arts of Paris
in 2002, she made cardboard
her material of predilection
because of its simplicity and
easy availability. The original
use of this material brought
her recognition over a decade
ago, and has since led to
installations of her work in
the square courtyard of the
1. Eva Jospin
at the Folie
exhibition at
Domaine de
Chaumont-sur-
Loire in France
in 2018.
2. Galleria
exhibition at
Musée de la
Chasse et de la
Nature in Paris in
2021-22.
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3
photo
ERIC
SANDER
photo
BÉATRICE
HATALA
photo
SUZANNE
TARASIEVE
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4. Eva was
invited by
French
champagne
label Ruinart
for a series
of cardboard
installations.
5. Eva images
a rocky outcrop
on a barren
universe for her
project.
6. Eva at work
sculpting a
rocky cliff out of
cardboard.
7. 8. Eva
experiments
with various
natural textures
in her search for
inspiration.
Louvre Museum, at Dior’s
haute couture and ready-to-
wear fashion shows, at the
Beaupassage gastronomic
hotspot in Paris and in the
gardens of the Domaine de
Chaumont-sur-Loire château
in central France.
In Eva’s hands, cardboard
is sliced, cut, folded, sanded,
superimposed or juxtaposed
in countless layers to create
volume and perspective,
magically transformed into
bark, vine, rock, stone or
brick. She explains, “I really
love to work with this material
because I can express in
őĂäūĩŅėÁěĩőĩùàĆƅäŅäĢő
moments. Sometimes I do
huge pieces with rocks and
I can be very messy with
everything everywhere, and
then I do things in fragility and
meticulousness.”
Whereas in the creative
process, cardboard is generally
meant to be eliminated – used
as a sketch or support to
prepare for a nobler material
– she chooses to exalt it,
expressing herself through its
texture.
“I think in layers and
ŉőŅÁőĆƈÚÁőĆĩĢ΁ĆőΎŉŅäÁěěűőĂä
way I construct the works –
and cardboard is also made of
layers,” Eva remarks. “It’s the
shadow and light on a piece that
will make you feel the shape of
the sculpture, and cardboard
contains its own shadow, so
when you use cardboard in
an art piece, you will have
a constant vibration that is
impossible to recreate with
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you will erase the holes so it’s
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then you will carve it to have
more shadow. There are a lot of
ways to transform the material.
It’s fascinating because you start
doing things with it and then you
realise all the possible variations
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“I LIKE THE IDEA THAT MY FORESTS
OR LANDSCAPES INITIATE IMMEDIATE
EMOTIONS INSIDE PEOPLE BECAUSE
IT’S SOMETHING THAT ANYONE CAN
EASILY RELATE TO.”
– FRENCH ARTIST EVA JOSPIN
photo
EDITIONLIMITEE
RUINAR
photo
RUINART
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RUINART X
EVA JOSPIN
COLLABORATION
Handpicked by Ruinart
as its Carte Blanche
2023 artist, Eva has
created an installation
of cardboard
sculptures, hauts-
reliefs, embroideries
and drawings centred
around a carmontelle,
an 18th-century
invention for showing
landscape paintings
in motion by French
dramatist, painter and
designer Louis Carrogis
Carmontelle. Composed
of a long scroll of paper
stretched between
two cylinders, the
images unfurl with the
turn of a small crank.
Recalling her discovery
of Ruinart’s historic site
and the terroir of the
Montagne de Reims,
her intricate drawing
on paper narrates the
connections between
the underground
worlds of the chalk pits
and vineyards, between
nature and architecture,
and between the
gestures in an artist’s
workshop and during
the champagne-making
process, from pruning
the vines to riddling
the bottles.
Investigations of
a region in miniature,
Eva’s Chefs-d’oeuvre, or
masterpieces, juxtapose
representations of
natural scenery with
architectural forms,
even including a tiny
sculpted staircase
echoing the steps
descending to Ruinart’s
cellars where its bottles
age. Hauts-reliefs
evoking the forest
bordering Ruinart’s
Taissy vineyard suggest
a passage from the
roots to the vines, and
from subterranean
spaces to above
ground, while her silk
embroideries hand-
sewn by Mumbai-based
Chanakya atelier (the
very same used by Dior)
reveal multicoloured,
surreal landscapes,
and her undulating
relief drawings in ink
on Japanese paper
reference the site’s
topography.
vegetal fragments that appear
to be the result of grafts or
unexpected hybridisations.
“It’s a way to erase what’s the
end of the man and what’s the
end of nature because there is
an encounter and something is
mixed,” she notes.
A single artwork may
take months to come to
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permanent skilled assistants
in Eva’s Paris studio, which
expands temporarily if the
project requires.
“I need to have a strong
desire for what I do because
it’s a long process, it’s not
immediate and I’m slow,” she
concludes. “Probably for most
artists, there is something
absolutely fascinating about
making things that are not
there. There is nothing and
then we make something – it’s
magical. It’s also why we create
ŉĩġŖÚĂŉőŖƅÁĢàĆőΎŉÁÙĆú
problem, but it’s an urge we have,
something deeply human, to need
to fabricate things. My dream
for the future is to create an
artist’s garden like the one Niki
de Saint Phalle did in Italy. I’m
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will commission me to make
sculptures for such a garden.”
with the exact same thing.”
As Eva is a master of the art
of illusion, what appears to be a
cave strewn with vegetation is
actually an outsized sculpture
in moulded cement of her own
construction with interiors
decorated with red stones,
lightly tinted shells, gossamer
paper garlands, gilded inlays
and bas-reliefs carved in stone
– a retreat in which to meditate
away from the world. Marrying
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FLOORED
BY DESIGN
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THEY’RE PRONE TO SCRATCHES IF YOU HAVE PETS
Wood is susceptible to scratching, so the damage
from your high heels or the paws of your pets will
definitely show up in time.
THE UPFRONT COST IS SIGNIFICANT
The price point is a very real consideration in
home renovations; be prepared to fork out a hefty
sum. Just remember that it’s an investment that’s
worth it in the long run.
THEY COME WITH NOISE
If you have running children at home, wooden
floors might drive you slightly batty with the
noise it will emit.
DESIGN
THREE-D
CONCEPTWERKE
THEY RAISE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME
There’s nothing more comforting than the look
and feel of natural hardwood at home, and most
homeowners agree. Because it is such a long-
wearing and beautiful material, the use of wood
more than instantly warms a space, and raises the
value of your home.
THEY LAST A VERY LONG TIME
Wooden floors can last up to a century and
longer if properly cared for. This means they’ll
need an occasional sweep, vacuum, and wipe-
down, and maintenance from time to time.
THEY’RE VERSATILE AND COME WITH OPTIONS
Plenty of wood options are available in the
market today, from different types of wood
to the stain and to the cut. You can even get
creative with the laying process, from parquet to
herringbone and more.
WOOD
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BOWERMAN
INTERIOR
PLANNER
FEATURE
Pros
Cons
42

DESIGN
ARTISTROOM
THEY’RE COOLING AND PERFECT FOR
HOT ASIAN WEATHER
Because tile floors retain the heat
and cool very well, they’re perfect for
our hot, muggy weather. Just install
them indoors and away from the sun,
and you’ll have cool floors to walk
on all day.
THEY’RE EASY TO MAINTAIN
Because most tiles are glazed or
coated, they’re easy to clean; simply
sweep, vacuum, or mop. And even
when they’re not, stains are nothing
a good wipe-down won’t fix.
THEY’RE DURABLE
Tile floors are moisture resistant and
very durable, which means areas
with high foot traffic like the living
area benefit well from its use.
THEY’RE DIFFICULT TO REPLACE
Buy extra tiles ahead of time, as you
may need to replace broken ones over
the years. You don’t want to run the
risk of mis-matched tiles. They’re also
difficult to replace, being heavy and
requiring the use of many materials
and tools, so call in the professionals.
THEY COME WITH GROUT-LINE
MAINTENANCE
If your tiles are pale in colour, the
grout between each tile will soon
show up stark, a dark brown, as dirt
and other things are accumulated
within. You’ll need to clean the grout
on a semi-regular basis to
avoid this.
TILE
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Pros
Cons
43

MOSAIC
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A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES
Because they can be arranged in
a myriad of ways, mosaic tiles are
the perfect solution for homes that
need a bit of colour and style. Said
tiles can be worked into repeating
patterns, or put together to form a
bigger design that can well become
the centrepiece of any space.
EASY TO CLEAN
A little soap and water on a sponge
is really all that’s needed to clean
your mosaic installation. They’re
also resistant to stains, mould, and
mildew, and won’t be subjected to
chemical damage.
PERFECT FOR SMALLER SPACES LIKE
THE BATHROOM
Because they’re so small, mosaic tiles
are easily adaptable, and this makes
them the perfect fit for smaller
spaces like the bathroom, where they
will also add a spark of interest and
plenty of colour if so desired.
CAN BE SLIPPERY
Especially true after a clean, mosaic
tiles tend towards being slippery when
wet. Install anti-slip mats to keep
unecessary accidents from happening
if you have elderly and children living
at home.
GROUT-MAINTENANCE IS NECESSARY
As with any tile, grout maintenance
is important to maintain a pristine
aesthetic. Give your grout a good
clean with a combination of baking
soda and hydrogen peroxide to get it
shiny and white again.
CHIPS AND CRACKS OVER TIME
Glass mosaic tiles are susceptible to
scratches, which will accumulate over
time in your floor. Additionally, they’ve
also been known to crack when heavy
items are dropped on the floor, so
keep an eye out for chips that can be
dangerous for your family.
Cons
Pros

MAY SUFFER WATER DAMAGE
Because concrete is inherently
porous, some concerns arise as
to water damage and its effect
on your floors. When exposed to
water, damp spots might arise,
so you’ll want to keep your floors
properly sealed.
A HARD FALL TO SUFFER
As tough as it is to crack, concrete
is a difficult surface to fall on, so
you’ll want to be careful when
walking so as to avoid injuries.
SUBJECT TO CRACKING
When exposed to temperature,
moisture, and settling changes,
your concrete floor might just crack
over time.
VERSATILE AND MODERN
Often used as part of the well-
loved industrial aesthetic, concrete
screed floors are also great for
contemporary interiors that include
high-end tufted chairs, plush sofas,
and smooth velvets. Its flexibility
as a material means it can easily be
incorporated to any aesthetic you
so desire.
DURABLE AND EASY TO MAINTAIN
Because concrete is strong and
sturdy, you’ll find pets and heels
don’t dent the surface. All it needs is
really just a seal and wax every 3 – 9
months, to retain a protective layer.
WILL LAST YOU DECADES
When properly maintained, concrete
floor will last you a very long time.
To this end, you won’t need to worry
about the woes of retiling and such.
CONCRETE
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Pros
Cons
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CAN CHEAPEN THE LOOK OF A HOME
Because you can instantly tell when a floor
is laminate, its presence in your home might
lower the resale value. Invest in good, high-
end laminates to combat this.
SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER DAMAGE
No matter what anyone tells you, water
damage is always an issue with laminates.
For this purpose, they should not be used in
the bathroom or in areas that are frequently
wet. Clean up spills immediately.
CAN’T BE RETREATED LIKE WOOD
While scratched wood can be given a new
coat of paint, laminate needs to be replaced
once it is worn out.
EASY TO INSTALL AND REPLACE
Because most laminates come with snap-
together mechanisms, it’s easy to install,
and as such make for a good DIY project. At
the same time, it’s also possible to replace
just one laminate plank if it’s damaged; you
won’t need to replace the entire set.
FUSS-FREE MAINTENANCE
Easy enough to clean; simply wipe up spills
asap to avoid water seeping in, and give it a
good sweep and wipe-down every once in a
while with a laminate cleaner.
CAN BE INSTALLED OVER EXISTING FLOORING
With its lightweight, snap-together
configuration, laminate is installed over a
foam cushion underlay, so one can do it over
existing flooring without first tearing any of
it out.
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UNIQUE AND ONE-OF-A-KIND
Because marble is a natural rock, each
slab comes with distinct different veins,
lending to a final look that is one-of-
a-kind. This is desirable, especially to
those who want their homes to be
special and a class above run-of-the-
mill apartments.
STYLISH AND EXPENSIVE-LOOKING
There’s a certain quality to marble
that is perfect for imparting a level of
glamour and style to any home. It’s
also important to note that any home
with marble is significantly improved in
terms of resale value.
PLAYS WELL WITH LIGHT
For spaces that are narrower at
home, marble is ideal as it is slightly
translucent; light penetrates the
surface to give the material a bit of
glow. This in turn reflects back onto
the room, giving it a beautiful brilliance
that draws the eye.
EXPENSIVE
As a high quality, heavy rock, marble is
expensive both to install and replace,
and as such, comes with a high price
point that many may be reluctant to pay.
PRONE TO STAINING AND WATER
DAMAGE
Because marble is porous in nature, it is
prone to staining. This is especially true
with acidic spills such as lemon juice and
other fruit, and need to be immediately
cleaned up to avoid staining. Apply a
sealer and get professionals to polish
your floors to keep it shiny.
RELATIVELY SOFT ROCK
Marble is prone to scratches, and as
such need regular polishing to keep the
scratches from showing. Because it’s
also a softer rock, it can crack or dent
with time, so keep your floors sealed to
protect them from such damage.
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Pros
Cons
47

PROPERTY
A COMPREHENSIVE
GUIDE TO
DEMYSTIFYING HDB
OWNERSHIP TRANSFER
Changing HDB ownership involves several legal,
ﬁnancial, and procedural considerations. Find
out what are the different types of ownership,
eligibility criteria, documentation requirements,
and potential pitfalls homeowners need to
know in order to navigate the process smoothly.
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A
s a homeowner
in Singapore,
understanding the
process and implications of
changing HDB ownership
is crucial. Oftentimes, the
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in everyone’s minds when
it comes to the transfer of
ownership is via HDB resale.
While that is the more
prevalent occurrence in day
to day life with the booming
housing market, existing
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it necessary to modify the
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due to shifts in their family
circumstances, including
instances like divorce,
marriage, or the passing of a
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Whether you are currently
considering transferring
ownership between family
members, this article
will provide you with a
comprehensive guide on what
you need to know in order to
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RESALE OF PART-SHARE
Firstly, let’s discuss the resale
of partial shares, which
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ownership through the partial
sale or purchase between
family members at an agreed-
upon price.
Who is eligible to apply for
resale of part-share?
It is possible for one or more
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ownership to other family
members, with the condition
that the buyers meet HDB’s
eligibility schemes and criteria.
It is important to note that the
resale of partial shares is
not permitted between
married couples.
If a divorce occurs and your
ex-spouse meets the eligibility
criteria, and the Minimum
Occupation Period (MOP) of
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have the option to purchase
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resale part-share.
What are the eligibility
criteria in order to qualify for
resale part-share?
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must already be met by the
existing homeowner (seller)
and they must be eligible to sell
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Prospective buyers must
qualify under one of the
existing housing schemes in
order to acquire the share
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current owner.
Additional criteria for
divorce cases
The divorce should be
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minimum occupation
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The divorce documents must
clearly indicate the transfer of
a partial share through resale
from one party to another.
What are the conditions that
apply after resale part-share?
The minimum occupation
period of 5 years applies before
all owners/occupiers may apply
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private properties.
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Visit www.hdb.gov.sg for more
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any monetary transaction
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ownership (not through a sale).
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ownership changes? (non-sale)
There are four primary forms of
ownership transfer:
Addition of co-owner: e.g.
Parents include daughter
as owner
Removal of co-owner: e.g.
Daughter removes herself
as owner
Replacement of co-owner:
e.g. Father replaces daughter
with son as owner
Total change of owners: e.g.
Father passes on, and the son
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What are the steps to undertake in
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conveyancing process similar to
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documents. On average, the process
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to proceed with the ownership
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necessary documents.
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CHANGING THE OWNERSHIP
OF A FLAT (NON-SALE)
INVOLVES A CONVEYANCING
PROCESS SIMILAR TO THAT OF
PURCHASING AN HDB FLAT.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL
EXISTING AND PROSPECTIVE
OWNERS ARE FULLY AWARE
OF AND PROVIDE THEIR
CONSENT FOR THE ALTERATION
IN FLAT OWNERSHIP.
Who has the authority to
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ownership (non-sale)?
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option to apply for a change
ĆĢőĂäĆŅƉÁőĩūĢäŅŉĂĆłőĩ
include immediate family
members who satisfy all
eligibility criteria.
In cases where there are
multiple proposed owners,
they must decide on the type
of ownership arrangement,
whether joint tenancy or
őäĢÁĢÚűͿĆĢͿÚĩġġĩĢͳäÁÚĂƉÁő
can accommodate a maximum
of four owners).
What are some of the
eligibility criteria in order
éÐÝî†Â°¦Ā¦ÐÞ’†É§œ°ÉĞ†é
Here are some of the eligibility
criteria to take note of:
The proposed owners
must physically reside
ĆĢőĂäƉÁőùĩěěĩūĆĢúőĂä
ownership change.
The proposed owners must
be immediate family members
of the current owners, which
includes individuals such as
spouses, parents, children,
or siblings.
be at least 21 years old.
The proposed owners can
either be a Singapore Citizen
(SC) or a Singapore Permanent
Resident (SPR), with another
owner or occupier who is an
SC or SPR.
If all the proposed owners
are SPRs, they and the
essential occupiers must have
held permanent residency for
at least 3 years.
not be a current owner or
essential occupier of either
ÁĢD#ƉÁőĩŅÁ#‡‡ƉÁő͡ĩŅ
an Executive Condominium
(EC) unit (within its 5-year
Minimum Occupation Period)
bought from a developer
For a comprehensive list
of eligibility criteria and the
application process, please
ŅäùäŅőĩőĂäĩƆÚĆÁěD#
website at www.hdb.gov
What are the conditions that
†ÛÛÂĀ†¦éœÞ’†É§œ°ÉĞ†é
Proposed owners who are
ěĩĩėĆĢúőĩŅäĢőĩŖőőĂäƉÁő
need to take note that any
existing approval for owners
őĩŅäĢőĩŖőőĂääĢőĆŅäƉÁő
or register the rental of
bedrooms will be terminated.
A new application/
registration after the
ownership transaction
is completed has to be
submitted and eligibility
ĩùőĂäƉÁőĩūĢäŅŉőĩŅäĢő
ĩŖőőĂäƉÁőĩŅÙäàŅĩĩġŉ
will be reassessed based on
the prevailing conditions
at the time of application/
registration.
Similarly, it is imperative
to satisfy the Minimum
Occupation Period (MOP)
requirement prior to selling
ĩŅŅäĢőĆĢúĩŖőőĂääĢőĆŅäƉÁő
or acquiring an interest in a
private property.
For those who are
considering disposing of
őĂäƉÁőÁùőäŅőĂäÚĂÁĢúäĩù
ĩūĢäŅŉĂĆłūĆőĂĆĢÁŉłäÚĆƈÚ
holding period, you may be
subject to the Seller’s Stamp
Duty (SSD).
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51

IMMERSIVE
EXPERIENCE
Aside from a refreshed layout, a young couple’s
transformation of this resale unit centres upon
creating a personal feel by embracing colour,
pre-loved furnishings, and plenty of art.
ROSSARA JAMIL ƈĢàŉĩŖőġĩŅä͠
The dining area
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œ’Ðœâéœâéî˜ĀœÉéÞ†É’œʨ
BEFORE
52

The kitchen
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˜œé†°ÂâéÐÈ†ÿ°È°âœœĔ’°œÉ’Āʨaœâœ
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BEFORE
53

W H O L I V E S H E R E
A couple in their 30s and a cat
HOME Four-room HDB resale
ﬂat in Serangoon
SIZE 1,090 sq ft
ID Uchi Studio
https://uchistudio.com.sg
The master bedroom
ÐÂÐîÞâ†‘ÐîÉ˜°ÉéœÈ†âéœÞ‘œ˜ÞÐÐÈéÐÐʨÂÂÛÞœù°Ðîâ
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¦œ†éîÞœââé†éœÈœÉéÂ°§é°É§ʣú°’éœĀÛîÞ’†âœ˜¦ÞÐÈ
a†Ð‘†ÐʨrʨÞœĞœ’éâʣʖHîÞÐÈœ°âéœÐîé’ÐÈœÐ¦éœâœ
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’†É’†É§œÐùœÞé°Èœʨrœ†ÂâÐéÞîâéœ˜ÐîÞ°Ééî°é°ÐÉ†ÂÐéʨʗ
BEFORE
BEFORE
The bathroom
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54

W
hen homeowners
M. and W. bought
őĂäĆŅŅäŉÁěäƉÁő͡őĂäű
intended to design their home.
“Our underlying vision is that
the home should cater to our
lifestyle. And the philosophies
aligned to our lifestyle are
natural sunlight, sustainability,
un-encumbrances, depth
of vision, and trusting our
intuition,” W. shares, adding
that they focused more on how
the space would make them feel
instead of how it looked.
The 26-year-old four-
room unit in Serangoon had
a generous living area and
a service yard they loved.
But it also presented some
challenges. “The beauty of
living in a curved block is that
your apartment is also curved.
But that also makes furnishing
the space slightly challenging
because you have very few
90-degree angled walls to work
around,” W. explains.
For one, the entrance opens
to a living area with a slanted
wall. All three bedrooms were
at the other end, meaning the
living area lacked light. The
couple decided to open the
middle bedroom, converting it
into the living area. The other
bedroom became a study.
These moves invite light and
ventilation into the home. The
kitchen, smaller than they
would like, was kept to its
original layout so that they
could retain the living space.
With this being their
ƈŅŉőĂĩġä͡őĂäÚĩŖłěä͡
ŉäěùͿäġłěĩűäàĆĢőĂäƈěġ
and tech sector, naturally
faced challenges during the
renovations. The pandemic
compounded the problem.
They took to Instagram,
where they shared their
journey and sought advice
from other homeowners on @
hominghumans, discovering
a supportive community. They
also enlisted a contractor.
“Thankfully, our contractor
was able to work her magic. She
is also a close friend from our
wee teenage days,” W. shares.
Jowie Tan, the project lead
at interior design company
Uchi, shared valuable advice
on the practicality of material
choices and details. She also
took on the overall build of the
space. “As it is a relatively old
development, I thought the
The hallway
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é°Âœâʨaœ°ÉéœÞ°ÐÞú†ÂÂâ†ÞœĝÂÂœ˜
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BEFORE
most challenging aspect was
to work around the services in
the unit, mainly the huge water
pipes. The kitchen also had poor
natural lighting and deep nooks,
making space planning harder.”
Working together closely
over three months before
their move in February 2021,
they tackled the challenges of
ĩŪäŅĂÁŖěĆĢúÁĢĩěàƉÁő͠Ăäű
also took their time, even
installing the purple metal
partition for their study a year
and a half after moving in. “The
łŅĩÚäŉŉłŅĩÙÁÙěűÙäŉőŅäƉäÚőŉ
who we are as individuals, and
we let that guide our decisions,”
W. says.
55

What could have
been a pesky
pillar became
a feature when
the design team
installed display
shelves between
it and a wall.
56

SENSUAL SLEEK
This walk-up apartment in Joo Chiat has been
given a warm, rustic feel that aligns with its locale.
ROSSARA JAMILƈĢàŉĩŖőġĩŅä͠
57

W H O L I V E S H E R E
A bachelor in his 50s and his two dogs
HOME A two-bedroom walk-up
apartment in Joo Chiat
SIZE 1,300 sq ft
ID Three-D Conceptwerke Pte Ltd
https://three-d-conceptwerke.com
The team
removed most
of the walls
to make this
free-ﬂowing
apartment
a reality. By
introducing
art, plants, and
lighting, the
design team
brought visual
interest and
warmth to
the home.
BELOW
Black is also a
key colour in
the palette, as
observed in
the masculine
dark-tinted
glass-fronted
wardrobe.
58

J
oo Chiat brings up a
particular picture in our
ġĆĢàŉ͠ŪĆÙŅÁĢő͡äÚěäÚőĆÚ
area known for its Peranakan
ŉĂĩłĂĩŖŉäŉ͡ěĩÚÁěùĩĩàĔĩĆĢőŉ͡
ńŖĆŅėűŉĂĩłŉÁĢàÚĂÁŅġĆĢú
ÚÁùäŉ͡ĆőŉÙěäĢàĩùőĂäĩěàÁĢà
ĢäūÁőőŅÁÚőŉÙĩőĂäŰłÁőŉÁĢà
locals. In his search for a
home, the owner of this
apartment came across this
walk-up apartment.
΋HūÁĢőäàÁĢĩěàͿŉőűěä
walk-up apartment, with
ĂĆúĂÚäĆěĆĢúŉÁĢàěĩőŉĩù
natural light,” says P. J.S., an
Englishman who has been a
€äŅġÁĢäĢőƒäŉĆàäĢőùĩŅ̟̣
űäÁŅŉ͠΋ĂĆŉÁłÁŅőġäĢőĂÁàÁěě
of this, especially being on the
őĩłƉĩĩŅ͠ĂäūĆĢàĩūŉĩĢ
ÙĩőĂŉĆàäŉłŅĩŪĆàäěĩőŉĩùěĆúĂő
ÁĢàÁĆŅƉĩū͠Ό
#ŅÁūĢőĩőĂäĆĢàŖŉőŅĆÁěěĩùő
ŉőűěä͡ĂäÁěŉĩĂÁàÁŪĆŉĆĩĢùĩŅ
ĂĆŉĂĩġä͠΋ùŅĆäĢàĩùġĆĢä
łÁŉŉäàġäÁĢĆġÁúäĩùÁěĩùőͿ
ŉőűěäĆĢàŖŉőŅĆÁěÚĩĢÚäłő͡ūĂĆÚĂ
ĂŅääͿ#ĩĢÚäłőūäŅėäĂÁà
been responsible for,” he says.
΋HěĆėäàőĂäěĩĩėÁĢàùääě͡ŉĩH
ŅäÁÚĂäàĩŖőùĩŅÁġääőĆĢú͠Ăä
rest is history.”
úěĩÙÁěĂäÁàĆĢ
commercial real estate in the
ÙÁĢėĆĢúŉäÚőĩŅ͡ĂäūÁĢőäà
an open-plan home with a
spacious living area where he
ÚĩŖěàäĢőäŅőÁĆĢĂĆŉùŅĆäĢàŉ͠
Although almost 40 years
ĩěàÁĢàūäěěͿġÁĆĢőÁĆĢäà͡
őĂäŖĢĆőĢääàäàőĩÙäőŅäÁőäà
carefully. “An unknown
before carrying out the works
TOP
The design team
furnished the
roomy living
area with a
long sofa that
highlights the
size of the
space and
introduced
accent colours
to liven up
the room.
BOTTOM
Large pendant
lights help
to direct
illumination
across the
kitchen counter,
creating a
cosy look.
59

All decked out
in blue, the
customised unit
in the study area
holds shelves
and hides a
guest bed.
60

was the structures. As it is
ÁĢĩěàūÁěėͿŖłÁłÁŅőġäĢő͡
we won’t know what will
ĂÁłłäĢĆùÁĢűŅäÚĩĢƈúŖŅÁőĆĩĢ
ĆŉàĩĢä͡ΌŉÁűŉ#äŉŉĂäū͡
őĂäłŅĆĢÚĆłÁěàäŉĆúĢäŅÁő
Three-D Conceptwerke. Dess
ÁĢàĂĆŉőäÁġÚÁěěäàŖłĩĢÁ
professional engineer for
ŉŖŅŪäűŉÁĢàÚĂäÚėŉőĩäĢŉŖŅä
äŪäŅűőĂĆĢúūÁŉĆĢĩŅàäŅ͠
By stripping away
everything in the unit, the
àäŉĆúĢőäÁġĂÁàÁÚěäÁĢ
ŉěÁőäĆĢàäŉĆúĢĆĢúőĂäĂĩġä͠
Removing walls in a home,
however, often reveals
ŉőŅŖÚőŖŅÁěÙäÁġŉÁĢàłĆěěÁŅŉ͠
In the case of this home, there
were several pillars throughout
őĂäŖĢĆőőĂÁőūĩŖěàĢääàőĩ
ÙäÚĩĢŉĆàäŅäàĆĢőĂäàäŉĆúĢ͠
ĂÁőŉÁĆà͡őĂäàäŉĆúĢőäÁġ
ūÁŉÙŖĩűäàÙűőĂäłŅĩŉłäÚőŉ
ĩùĂÁŪĆĢúőĂäěĩÚÁěĆőűÁĢà
ŉŖŅŅĩŖĢàĆĢúŉÙŅĆĢúúŅäÁőäŅ
ÚĩĂäŉĆĩĢőĩőĂäĆĢőäŅĆĩŅàäŉĆúĢ͠
Over three months, they
őŅÁĢŉùĩŅġäàūĂÁőūÁŉùĩŅġäŅěű
ÁőūĩͿÙäàŅĩĩġÁłÁŅőġäĢő
ūĆőĂàäġÁŅÚÁőäàÙäàŅĩĩġŉ
ÁĢàėĆőÚĂäĢ͠aĩū͡ĆőÚĩġłŅĆŉäŉ
ÁġÁŉőäŅÙäàŅĩĩġÁĢàÁùŅääͿ
61

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