How To Create The Soothing Japanese-Style Home

Clean-lined designs and natural textures helped to create the soothing Japanese-style home this couple was after.

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FACT FILE

SPACE 4-room resale HDB flat

SIZE 950sq ft

LOCATION Ang Mo Kio

DESIGNER Vincent Wong of Darwin Interior

RENO PERIOD Eight weeks

1 Entry

Japanese homes and businesses often have open shelving by the door for shoes, an idea that’s replicated here. Under-cabinetry lighting helps elevate its appearance, while a settee and tinted mirror panel installed above makes it easy for the homeowners to slip on shoes and check their appearance before setting out.

2 Main bedroom and closet