Collection by Gae Benedito
A subdued and simple textured wall finish of plaster with Portola Lime Wash in Blonde decorates the exterior wall of the kitchen. For cabinet hardware, Sarah had her own collection The Half Moon made in wood. She worked with a local fabricator to make the prototypes and from there, a new wood hardware line was born.
A subdued and simple textured wall finish of plaster with Portola Lime Wash in Blonde decorates the exterior wall of the kitchen. For cabinet hardware, Sarah had her own collection The Half Moon made in wood. She worked with a local fabricator to make the prototypes and from there, a new wood hardware line was born.
A 36" matte white Cafe Appliance range with metal hardware is paired with a dramatic marble backsplash and concealed range hood with a drywall surround.
A 36" matte white Cafe Appliance range with metal hardware is paired with a dramatic marble backsplash and concealed range hood with a drywall surround.
The large pantry allows all the food to be in one place, visually out of the way, yet still super convenient to the rest of the kitchen.
The large pantry allows all the food to be in one place, visually out of the way, yet still super convenient to the rest of the kitchen.
With the help of California Closets, the homeowners maximized every square inch of space with shelving, drawers, and a countertop area for placement of various small appliances like a microwave, coffee maker, and tea kettle.
With the help of California Closets, the homeowners maximized every square inch of space with shelving, drawers, and a countertop area for placement of various small appliances like a microwave, coffee maker, and tea kettle.
Previously, a small bathroom was located off the kitchen space. By relocating the bathroom elsewhere in the home, this freed up space for a large walk-in pantry where all the food and clutter could hide, and even the fridge.
Previously, a small bathroom was located off the kitchen space. By relocating the bathroom elsewhere in the home, this freed up space for a large walk-in pantry where all the food and clutter could hide, and even the fridge.
The warmth and softness of the wood ceiling is brought down to the cabinets with elegant touches such as the brass island panels, wood counter stools, and wood hardware.
The warmth and softness of the wood ceiling is brought down to the cabinets with elegant touches such as the brass island panels, wood counter stools, and wood hardware.
After: The older son's bedroom overlooks the streets of Joo Chiat. The white-painted palette gives the room an airy and welcoming feel.
After: The older son's bedroom overlooks the streets of Joo Chiat. The white-painted palette gives the room an airy and welcoming feel.
After: The son's room features a PH5 pendant lamp from Louis Poulsen and an Eames chair.
After: The son's room features a PH5 pendant lamp from Louis Poulsen and an Eames chair.
After: White tiles and nacho windows brighten the existing sunken bathtub in the master bathroom, where the architect had added a planter.
After: White tiles and nacho windows brighten the existing sunken bathtub in the master bathroom, where the architect had added a planter.
After: At the master bathroom's bathtub, the architect turned an existing water feature into a planter.
After: At the master bathroom's bathtub, the architect turned an existing water feature into a planter.
After: Black-and-white blinds replace former timber blinds at the master bathroom to match the house's white palette.
After: Black-and-white blinds replace former timber blinds at the master bathroom to match the house's white palette.
After: Timber flooring in the kitchen adds to the Scandinavian aesthetic that Kelvin and Shuwen like, matched with white cabinetry from String®.
After: Timber flooring in the kitchen adds to the Scandinavian aesthetic that Kelvin and Shuwen like, matched with white cabinetry from String®.
After: An all-white palette at the kitchen and master bathroom above creates a cohesive and calm atmosphere.
After: An all-white palette at the kitchen and master bathroom above creates a cohesive and calm atmosphere.
After: Textured paint in the wall of the courtyard reflect light, making the kitchen feel bright and spacious.
After: Textured paint in the wall of the courtyard reflect light, making the kitchen feel bright and spacious.
After: Pieces in the living area include a USM console, a study set up from String®, Carl Hansen & Søn CH25 lounge chair, Eames elephant and an Eames Hang It All from Vitra by the entrance. Also, a Potence lamp from Vitra that the couple had long admired but only bought now as the shophouse afforded a space long enough to accommodate it.
After: Pieces in the living area include a USM console, a study set up from String®, Carl Hansen & Søn CH25 lounge chair, Eames elephant and an Eames Hang It All from Vitra by the entrance. Also, a Potence lamp from Vitra that the couple had long admired but only bought now as the shophouse afforded a space long enough to accommodate it.
After: Existing timber doors and windows were retained and painted white.
After: Existing timber doors and windows were retained and painted white.