Can this HDB flat look like a designer hotel?

Interior design inspiration can come from anywhere. And in the case of this BTO flat, Joey Khu ID looked to trendy designer hotels as a point of reference. This is best exemplified by the palette of marble, velvet and copper; materials that lend an air of gravitas to the interiors of this home. There are also pops of colour throughout the home, seen on the artwork and design pieces. They are, however, used only as accents against a pared backdrop of neutral grey and walnut. In this home, the richness of materiality is evident in giving it its chic contemporary aesthetic.

The homeowners requested for a home that facilitated both quiet time and social gatherings. Thus, the living, dining and open kitchen areas have been reconfigured to segue into one other. Designer Joey Khu shares: “The design of this home is about the experimentation with materials, design details, colours and space planning. But we made sure not to go overboard and kept the interiors simple yet, inspired by today’s hip designer hotels.”

Aside from the living area being primed for entertaining, the rest of the flat is designed especially for the couple to enjoy. As they love reading and have a lot of books and CDs, a common room was turned into their lounge and library.” Here, design pieces and framed contemporary art create an ambience of sophistication, while the cabinetry is multifunctional – serving as a feature wall, lighting, display and storage. “I wanted this room to have clean-lined details and controlled pops of colour, with touches of iconic furniture and art,” Joey says on its curated look.

The luxury continues in the master en suite, decked out in Italian tiles and quality fittings from hansgrohe and Axor, which completes this private sanctuary for two. Says Joey of his design approach: “I love pure forms and straight lines, with a touch of texture and colour to add character and personality. I believe that simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.”

Joey Khu ID
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