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|April 2023
Wondering how far they could take minimalism, these homeowners let their favourite furniture pieces shine and kept everything else as pared-back as possible.
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FACT FILE
SPACE Penthouse condo
SIZE 880sq ft
LOCATION East of Singapore
HOME TO A middle-aged couple
DESIGNER Rubiks Studio
1 Entertainment room
The bare-bones design of the entertainment room allows the couple’s treasured furniture and decor to stand out, including their favourite statement armchair, a couple of small tables and the iconic Sonos soundbar. Ensuring that nothing overshadows these pieces was essential to the success of the renovation; thankfully, the “blank canvas” aesthetic worked perfectly for the minimalist homeowners, with any clutter kept out of sight in concealed, full-height storage cabinets.
2 Corridor
This story is from the April 2023 edition of SquareRooms.
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