Asha & Ram's Apartment @ Pasir Ris

The young owners of this large apartment did not want the place re-done in another typical "Ethnic Indian" look. The challenge therefore was to transform the space within into a modern resort home while infusing it with just a slight touch of ethnicity to retain a sense of Indian heritage. 

All of the original cabinetry was removed. Existing cornices were removed. The existing flooring was overlaid with new large homogeneous tiles in a soft earthy tone. This was kept continous throughout the living, dining and kitchen area to further enhance the sense of space.

New bench seating with high backrest in a golden yellow hue was installed. A modern crystal chandelier and smoky dark tinted mirror feature gives the space a regal bearing.....

I introduced plenty of indirect & soft lighting and a contrast of textured and smooth flowy soft furnishing. An entertainment wall was created with a flat-screen TV mounted on a swivelling panel. This way the TV could be swiveled to face the adjacent gym room. Exercise need not be dull and monotonous anymore!

The lady of the house indicated that the family holds regular cooking sessions in the kitchen hence, a roomy kitchen with plenty of counter top area was a necessity. This was achieved by replacing all the old cabinetry and providing a large and spacious island in the centre of the kitchen which could double as a breakfast counter too! The cooking hob & hood is placed right at the end of this island counter placing the chef in a commanding position with a sweeping view of all the action in the kitchen!

A pair of glass doors with timber frames at the kitchen's grand entrance provide the homeowners with the option of keeping the kitchen smells and grimes separated from the rest of the apartment. When fully opened, the doors conveniently blends into the design of the entrance and seemingly disappear!

The existing Masterbedroom was combined with an adjacent study room to create a full Master Suite! This new super expansive room is further divided into 4 main areas : the Masterbathroom, the walk-in wardrobe, the sleeping quaters and the study corner. 

It's indeed satisfying to say that the homeowners are more than pleased with the transformation of the apartment and have we have since become good friends!