Make Your Mid-Century Modern Dreams Come True
SquareRooms|IdealHomes Vol.14 2022
After six years of waiting for their BTO flat, this couple could finally make their mid-century modern dreams come true.
Make Your Mid-Century Modern Dreams Come True

Yumei and Jing Hao had a long road ahead of them when they first requested their BTO flat in 2015. It took them six whole years to get their keys and finally dive into the renovation—plenty of time to refine their preferences and settle on the look of their dreams.

Now freshly wedded, the couple recounts scoring this flat on their second attempt and opting out of all the preexisting BTO components, such as flooring, plumbing and even doors. This gave the homeowners lots of playing room to exercise their own creativity on what was essentially a clean slate.

They knew from the get-go that they wanted an open-concept kitchen and a king-sized bed, so the layout of the flat had to be adjusted accordingly. Despite their clear vision, however, the couple felt that a professional interior designer would come in handy, providing visualisation plans and technical expertise, and of course, managing the entire project.

With the help of the design team, Yumei and Jing Hao were able to transform their bare-bones shell of a flat into a minimalist, mid-century modern haven with a hint of art deco. Refreshing their design ideas periodically while they waited for their keys, they witnessed the evolution and growth of their tastes, finally narrowing it all down to a very clear-cut concept. They never strayed from the mood board—a testament to the care and attention to detail that went into their home.

We caught up with the freshly married couple to find out more about their design journey and unearth their coveted renovation secrets.

Considering your positive experience with your interior designer, do you have any tips for finding a good ID?

This story is from the IdealHomes Vol.14 2022 edition of SquareRooms.

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