Playful Endeavours

Soft colours frolic with quirky but practical design elements in this starter home of two creatives

- Disa Tan

The power of aesthetics is well explored in this brand new HDB flat unit. Rather than rushing through the renovation process, which is more so often the case for many young couples, the homeowners, who are in their 20s, decided to take it slow. Making calculated decisions paid off tremendously for their home which is designed by Studio FortyFour. It was an integrative collaboration between the homeowners and designers as they sifted through different colour combinations and unique materials for the best fit.

“We wanted to explore and reflect our own individual personalities and creative backgrounds into our home through the use of unconventional materials and quirky design elements,” explain the homeowners. “It’s not just about living well; we wanted to be inspired by our home which also doubles as a workspace for us.” To get their creative juices going, the designers merged softer colours and opulent metallic flourishes – which the homeowners desired respectively – into their living space.