A Class Above

A carefully curated mix of textures and accents helps to make this family home shine.

- Germaine Cheah

We are all familiar with the phrase “God is in the details,” a term that’s very much applicable to interior design as it always comes down to the little things that transform the empty shell of a house into a home specifically curated for the occupants living within. This is perfectly demonstrated in this home’s makeover.

At the helm of the renovation project was local interior design firm Mesh Werk Studio, but as the property was new, there was minimal work required in terms of structural modifications. Additionally, the owners didn’t have a specific design theme in mind, so the team focused on maximising the functionality of the various spaces while creating an uncluttered yet cosy look.

Right from the get-go, the chosen colour palette sets the home’s warm and restful ambience. In the living room, dark brown hues occupy the length of one wall, while white tones dress the other. Doing so ensures that no one colour is overpowering the other, effectively carving out a balanced and cohesive family room that feels welcoming and inviting.

Surrounding the television and Bang & Olufsen soundbar are dark wood vinyl panels arranged linearly in a 4m stretch. Besides functioning as a feature wall, this also hides storage units where the family’s precious collection of photo albums and other collectables reside. The design team shared that each vinyl strip was laid individually by hand, something that required a lot of time and hard work, but “the end result was definitely worth it.”