Innehållsförteckning för August 2019 från Home & Decor

Coco Chanel once said: “Women think of all colours except the absence of colour. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.” While she might have been referring to the world of fashion, the sentiment holds true when it comes to interior decor as well. Knowing how to work with a monochromatic or greyscale palette is an art form, nay, a science in fact, which requires in-depth knowledge of how to strike that delicate balance between black and white, and creating the illusion of depth by using darker tones to accentuate or downplay dark shadows. The challenge becomes even more complex when you factor in a style as rigorous as Minimalism. It takes a certain amount of skill and…

Suave Italian Flair ROMAN HOLIDAY 1953 This award-winning comedy starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn offers plenty of design fodder when it comes to giving your interiors a touch of bold Italian style. When Action Was Louder Than Words CITY LIGHTS 1931 A heart-rending tale of how a tramp (Charlie Chaplin) falls in love with a blind flower girl (Virginia Cherrill), this movie sets the scene for a space filled with cosiness and femininity. Hitchcock Forever PSYCHO 1960 It is one of the most iconic film noir flicks to be produced by Alfred Hitchcock; who can forget the signature shower scene and the ear-piercing musical score? Here, we’ve transformed that sheer excitement into a look that’s more muted but just as mysterious and scintillating. The New Old THE ARTIST 2011…

Mads has always had an interest in creating videos. She started by documenting her journey as a first-time mum, sharing videos of her new-born daughter on Youtube. As she gained more confidence and became more comfortable in front of the camera, she wanted to reach out to a wider audience and started uploading videos of her house tours, DIY projects and home hacks. “It really started to take off just over a year ago, after my first house tour video went viral. After that, I also did a series of videos focusing on individual rooms,” she recalls. What began as a hobby has now grown into a preoccupation, with her having a Youtube channel with a sizeable following. The self-confessed nerd loves anything revolving around the home and technology, and…

PEOPLE-CENTRIC DESIGN FOR GREATER INCLUSIVITY AND CONNECTIVITY Our design was driven by the need to create opportunities for inclusivity, richness and new synergies of communal and social settings for Tampines residents. The idea of connectivity is also reflected in how different materials and textures are woven together in the elevated streetscapes and terraces. As OTH is largely a public space, the materials and finishes used had to be resilient and low-cost, yet still aesthetically pleasing. And with such a large-scale project, we had to integrate smart technology like apps and info-comm systems to aid in wayfinding. Ultimately, these relate back to how people-centric OTH is. SYNERGY BETWEEN DIFFERENT PROGRAMMATIC FUNCTIONS To avoid saturating the Tampines neighbourhood with another retail-driven concept, our design took a bottom-up approach. We involved different stakeholders…

AESOP #01-13A Raffles City www.aesop.com BODE #05-10 Tan Boon Liat Building Tel: 6635-3377 www.bode.com.sg BUNGALOW 55 #03-04 8D Dempsey Road Tel: 8318-5358 www.thebungalow55.com CAESARSTONE #03-357 Suntec City Mall Tel: 9011-3559 www.caesarstone.sg COSENTINO 34/35 Duxton Road Tel: 6713-9543 www.cosentino.com/en-sg/ DANISH DESIGN CO #06-03 Century Warehouse 100E Pasir Panjang Road Tel: 6270-8483 www.danishdesignco.com DYSON https://shop.dyson.com.sg EDL 43 Sungei Kadut Street 1 Tel: 6369-0990 enquiries@edleuro.com FLEXFORM #01-01 200 Newton Road Tel: 6909-2128 www.flexform.sg FORMICA (SINGAPORE) 502 Sims Avenue Tel: 6514-1312 www.formica.com/en-sg GRAFUNKT #04-01/06 & #04-27 Funan www.grafunkt.com GREENLAM ASIA PACIFIC #03-01 Trade Association Hub, 9 Jurong Town Hall Road Tel: 6569-6988 www.greenply.com HAFARY 105 Eunos Avenue 3 Tel: 6250-1368 www.hafary.com.sg HANSGROHE 69 Mohamed Sultan Road Tel: 6884-5060 www.hansgrohe.com.sg HARVEY NORMAN FLAGSHIP #01-59/63 Millenia Walk Tel: 6311-9988 www.harveynorman.com.sg IKEA 317 Alexandra Road Tel: 6786-6868…

GOOD FOR THE EARTH, GREAT AS A TABLE “Our planet is struggling, and never before has it been more obvious that we need to take action to protect our environment. Mater believes in working to turn waste plastic into durable and desirable designs for the home,” says Henrik Marstrand, CEO and founder of Mater, a 13-year-old Danish furniture brand that uses sustainable and ethically sourced materials. What really sets Mater’s collections apart from others is the sleek way it incorporates Scandinavian minimalist looks with an eco-friendly design philosophy. The Column dining table, designed by OEO Studio, features a marble-like tabletop made of 100 per cent recycled yogurt pots, while the legs are made from a lacquered oil-burnt iron sheet, giving the table a monolithic feel. The trestles are handmade by…

DOCTOR’S ORDERS The Oud Nobile (Onyx) from Dr Vranjes creates an exotic Mediterranean feel with notes of bergamot, neroli, agarwood and myrrh. TEA CEREMONY Get cosy by infusing the room with aromatic whiffs of a chai tea blend, including notes of ginger zest, clove buds, warm latte and birch tree. REFRESHING CITRUS Keep your spirits up on a rainy evening with lively notes of young ginger root, vetiver and white pepper in Dr Vranjes’ Ginger Lime (White) candle. FLOWER POWER Enjoy the powdery scent of cherry blossoms all year round. From artisanal perfumer Floraiku comes this designer diffuser set with handwoven wick. HAUTE SENSATION Set the scene for style and elegance with Diptyque’s Narguile comprising a blend of honeyed and fruity notes with the slight scent of smokey tobacco. BACK…

With a blank canvas, the possibilities are endless. That is the idea behind Glyph Supply Co., a coffee joint whose interior consists of an all-white scheme and minimal furniture. “We designed it to be a collaborative space that can house different kinds of pop-ups and ideas in the future,” says the team. The fuss-free interior also allows the team to focus on its first love, coffee, and the people who drink it. Instead of traditional coffee machines, the cafe features a sleek under-the-counter Modbar espresso machine. It not only keeps the counters neat and spacious, it also means customers can interact with the baristas without a bulky and noisy machine getting in the way. Glyph Supply Co. uses coffee beans that come directly from their countries of origin. “We visit…

1. I wanted a black door to match my home's colour scheme but the door is in such a good condition, it would have been a waste to change it. So I explored my options of painting it or covering with wallpaper. And it worked out! 2. I measured the door and purchased a roll of adhesive wallpaper (around $30 on Ezbuy) that covers the entire width of the door. 3. I start by pasting it from the top, and smoothing it down. When completed, fold the sides and cut in the middle. 4. Prick any bubbles with a safety pin and smooth out the wallpaper. You won’t notice any holes after. You can take a look at the entire process on www.youtube.com/madsncakes.…

electrical & electronics ACORN #02-09 512 Chai Chee Lane Tel: 6445-6144 www.acornceilingfan.com BRANDT ASIE #02-51/52 Oxley Bizhub 65 Ubi Road One Tel: 6508-4639 www.brandt.sg EFENZ CEILING FAN #06-01 1 Kallang Way 2A Tel: 6747-2742 www.efenz.com.sg ELECTROLUX S.E.A. #07-10 Galaxis 1 Fusionopolis Place Tel: 6727-3699 FISHER & PAYKEL #03-01A Ubi Biz Hub 150 Ubi Avenue 4 Tel: 6547-0100 furniture, appliances & furnishings HARVEY NORMAN #01-59 to 63 Millenia Walk Tel: 6311-9988 www.harveynorman.com.sg furniture & furnishings DA VINCI LIFESTYLE #01-01 Concorde Tel: 6468-6333 www.davincilifestyle.com HOME 2 U GALLERY #02-719/720 Suntec City Tower 4 Tel: 6737-7838 MUJI #02-198 Vivocity Tel: 6376-8023 www.muji.com/sg ROCHE BOBOIS #01-02 Boon Siew Building 75 Bukit Timah Tel: 6513-1918 www.roche-bobois.com SCANTEAK 60 Sungei Kadut Drive https://scanteak.com.sg SPACE FURNITURE 77 Bencoolen Street www.spacefurniture.com.sg STAR LIVING 1 Pasir Panjang Road Tel:…

“BLUE SUGGESTS THE SEA AND SKY, AND THEY ARE THE MOST VISIBLE AND ABSTRACT ELEMENTS OF NATURE.”– YVES KLEIN, THE LATE FRENCH ARTIST WHO SPECIALISED IN BLUE PIGMENTS…

CREATURE COMFORTS Incorporate elements of wild nature with detailed illustrations of safari animals or exotic birds – a sure-fire way to create some visual interest in your rooms. hoto JXXXXXS A TOUCH OF FUN Perfect for the nursery or kid’s room, quirky yet fun wallpaper designs can help spark creativity. A cheerful environment also creates a pleasant mood, so your child can feel at home all the time! PLAY ON PATTERNS Instead of letting colours take centre stage, explore geometric prints that’ll draw the eye. There are numerous options – from hexagonal to subway tiles – that can be suited to various interior styles. A NEW DIMENSION Get the look of natural materials like stone or wood, minus the maintenance required! With textural effects, these wallpapers can add dimension to…

Having spent over 25 years in the industry, Sarah Richardson has done it all, from being a prop stylist and set decorator, to becoming one of the most sought-after designers and television personalities in Canada offering decor and design advice. Her design-related series include Room Service, Design Inc., Sarah’s House and, most recently, Sarah 101. Off-air, she heads interior design firm Design Inc. In an interview with Home & Decor Singapore, Sarah shares four tips to styling a bedroom. MIX THINGS UP Torn between classical and contemporary, or country and industrial style? Don’t be restricted by a singular look. Instead, have the best of both worlds by incorporating a fair share of elements from two styles, into one space. This way, there are sufficient features to anchor both styles to…

1 INTERIOR MOTIF The Picasso tiles by Capucino Ceramics are all about intricate patterns. They can be used on the wall or floor, livening up the space with their damask-inspired shapes and lines. Use these tiles either as the backsplash or accent wall in the kitchen to break up the monotony of solid black and white surfaces. These glazed tiles are built to withstand the rigours of cooking. Available at Hafary 2 BRING A HIGH SHINE As trends gravitate towards darker palettes, the classic black and white kitchen now wears a new look. Let black surfaces dominate and leave white surfaces as accents. Wall tiles like the Pun tiles by Ascot Ceramiche are perfect for elevating the black and white kitchen. The glossy finish brings an elegant yet youthful vibe…

1. Stick to a theme and colour swatch when designing your home. This helps you to buy stuff that matches. Be patient when you can’t find the colours you need. I’m sure it will show up somewhere! 2. Think about your daily needs; what do you do and use every day? I built my home based on how I wanted to display and store things. For example, I have a utility cabinet for dry mops and pails, instead of putting them in the bathroom. I also measured all my kitchen appliances and designed storage spaces according to the height and width of each appliance. For the daily stuff like water, coffee and snacks, I have another cabinet within the built-in countertop, so I can conceal this area after I’ve poured…

High up on the 46th floor of one of Tiong Bahru’s most prominent HDB blocks is this dainty two-bedroom apartment, an aesthete’s haven. A world away from the chaos of community living, it is all muted tones and sleek lines, a lesson in restraint right in the heart of this colourful part of the city. At a diminutive 850 sq ft, the apartment may be on the small side, but what it lacks in square footage it more than makes up for in style. The owner is a teacher who is clearly something of a tastemaker, and who quite simply wanted the property to feel like a luxury hotel. “Sophisticated and stylish – that was what I was really after,” he explains as he recalls the origins of his apartment’s…