All Together Now

Summerhaus D’zign partner Jacelyn Chieng worked closely with the owners of this duplex apartment to create a cosy, stylish home for a young family

- Jacelyn Chieng

With a newborn baby joining their family, homeowners Yurina Hayashi and Chris Cusack had a clear idea of what they desired for their new duplex apartment. “We wanted the style to be modern and quite minimalist, and to employ a consistent colour theme throughout the house in black, grey and white,” says Hayashi.

Following an online search for decor inspiration, the couple chose to work with Summerhaus D’zign as they liked the style of the firm’s portfolio and felt a creative connection with design partner Jacelyn Chieng.

“We worked very closely with Yurina to bring to life what she had in mind: from the style and color palette to the textures and overall look. The owners wanted their home to not look overly decorated, but have a sense of openness and space,” says Chieng. “After rounds of discussion and fine-tuning, we chose a clean, understated look and an achromatic colour scheme.”

The design team took inspiration from the way modern architecture is presented in landed houses, with an emphasis on minimalism and straight lines. Plants were also strategically placed around the 3,197sqft apartment to liven up the monochromatic colour scheme.