Marrying French and colonial-inspired elegance, I.D.I.D crafts a thoughtfully designed family home that balances the homeowners’ diverse tastes.
13 May 2025
Project type: 4-storey cluster house
Floor area: 3,000sqft
Text by Disa Tan
From the onset, the design brief was clear – the husband gravitated toward colonial elegance, while the wife was drawn to French-inspired charm. Senior Designer Nicole Liu and the team at I.D.I.D skilfully merged both aesthetics, crafting a sophisticated yet functional sanctuary tailored to the needs of a growing family.
The first level is dedicated to communal spaces, including the living room, dining area, and indoor kitchen. Cloaked in white, the living area features elegant wall mouldings that enhance its French-inspired aesthetic, while a custom-built black rattan TV console grounds the space with a touch of colonial charm.
Nicole shares: “The home has two kitchens – one in the backyard and an indoor one designed for lighter cooking.” Used for making beverages and quick meals, the indoor kitchen sports matte navy blue cabinets in a Shaker style and sleek KompacPlus countertops matched with classic subway tiles.
Fronting the kitchen is a serving window that adds a touch of convenience to the dining area. A gorgeous aluminium-framed French window serves as the focal interest, while the carefully chosen dining table perfectly complements the custom-built storage bench. Nicole cleverly concealed the guest bathroom entrance with fluted wall panels to maintain the elegant ambience.
A striking storage display has been seamlessly integrated beneath the basement staircase, making the most of this compact space. The additional storage enhances both functionality and flow, complementing the adjacent study.
The renovation was approached with longevity in mind, ensuring that the home remains timeless as the children grow. Therefore, their bathroom showcases a more sophisticated outlook with classic monochromatic floor tiles, marble-inspired wall tiles, and shower fixtures in gold finishes.
Situated on the top level, the master bedroom offers a calming retreat from the outside world. Nicole combined botanical-print wallpaper with a custom green headboard that spans the entire wall, creating a soothing and cohesive feature. Gentle curves on the wardrobe and doorway to the master ensuite further add to the tranquility.
A cosy corner in the bedroom has been transformed into an elegant vanity. Despite its small, nook-like size, the curved details on the mirror and wall-mounted dresser elevate the sense of grandeur and the homeowner’s overall beauty routine experience.
Botanical print tiles elegantly frame the shower stall and curved mirror, bringing a sense of serene sophistication to the master bathroom. A freestanding bathtub acts as a calming focal point, perfect for unwinding. Nicole shares: “We opted for a double profile KompacPlus countertop to achieve a thicker, more substantial look for the sink counter.”
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