MODERN MAXIMALISM

Every room of this family's HDB flat in Tampines has a different concept that tells a unique story

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The home's colourful vibe comes from the customised sofas fabricated in different materials and shades, as well as a quirky wall in the living room (left), and mismatched dining sets (top). A kitchen island (above) separates the space from the rest of the home. PHOTOS: SPH MEDIA (From far left) The master bedroom is decked out in shades of grey, the owner's mother has a platform bed reminiscent of Japanese tatami mats, and his sister's room has a whimsical look that evokes the movies of Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli.

(PHOTOS: SPH MEDIA)

For associate creative director Tee, buying his first home was an emotional experience.

"The sentimental part was finally being able to give my mum and sister a home that we could all enjoy, but with touches that felt uniquely mine," says the 38-year-old, who did not give his full name.

"For years, I contributed financially to our family home, but it was still my parents'. This one was a blank canvas for me to build something new for all of us."

He recognised the good bones of this five-room resale HDB flat in Tampines and was immediately drawn to its wide windows and 1,238 sq ft floor area.

He sees the home as an extension of his artistic process: layered, experimental and a bit unexpected.