Theme: Contemporary Naturalism

Location: Upper Boon Keng | 4-Room Resale

Developed in: 2016

Contemporary Naturalism @ Upper Boon Keng

A woman with a dog in a modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a large wall clock, and a doorway leading outside.

A home that feels like coming back to a place you’ve always known.

Ever had that nostalgic feeling when visiting your parents’ home? The little knick-knacks that bring back memories of your childhood, or simply the feeling of being in a place that feels familiar and comforting? When our clients came to us to design their home, they wanted a space that could host their family and welcome their children back home, no matter how much time had passed. To recreate this homely feeling, we went with a contemporary approach, paired with raw and earthy elements.

A living room with a white couch and a black and brown dog sitting on it. There is a large plant in a white pot next to the couch, and framed artwork hanging on the wall. The room has wooden accents, a dining table with white chairs, and a mirrored wall. An air conditioning unit is mounted on the wall.
A wooden hall tree with a woven cane door and a built-in wardrobe, with a large antique grandfather clock beside it, and a green plant to the left.
Living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, two wall-mounted light fixtures with spherical bulbs, a wooden console with a remote and a vase with flowers, a round ottoman, a sliding glass door with curtains, and a beige sofa.

The walls are painted with limewash, creating a soft and slightly rustic look. This is complemented by natural textures, such as the woven rattan doors of the shoe cabinet and TV console, as well as the wood grain of the laminate used for the coffee table and TV console. The homeowners also had a grandfather clock that they wanted to incorporate into the home, giving the space a more personal touch. By the dining table, we added a full-height mirror to visually expand the space. Throughout the home, artworks and puzzles that the family had completed together in the past are displayed.

Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, green marble countertops, stainless steel sink, gas stove, refrigerator, cutting board, and microwave.
A laundry area with a washing machine under a wooden countertop, a potted plant, a bag of Sofsol Ultra, and a window showing a cityscape of tall apartment buildings.

The kitchen is kept to a galley layout, with the same wood laminate used for the kitchen cabinets, paired with a beautiful verde Esmaralda quartzite backsplash that enhances the rustic feel while adding durability.

A bedroom featuring a bed with a light blue sheet and a plush toy on it, a wooden bookshelf with figurines and books, a window with closed blinds, a black office chair, a desk, and a small white air purifier.
Interior of a bedroom featuring a wooden wardrobe, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted white air conditioning unit.

Past the guest room is one of their children’s rooms, featuring custom carpentry such as a wardrobe and display shelves with LED strip lighting by the door.

A bedroom with a large bed, potted plant, and side table in front of a window with cream curtains, surrounded by a wooden frame.
View of a bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, framed art on wall, Air Conditioner, and an open doorway leading to another room.

The highlight of the master bedroom is the wood portal casing, which subtly zones a small vanity area beside the bed.

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