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For interior designer Poh Ling of The Interior Lab, redesigning her own executive apartment in Serangoon North was both a personal and practical endeavour — a warm, lived-in reflection of family life inspired by Cameron Highlands Resort.

From black-and-white inspirations to tropical-modern hybrids, these homes show how colonial design can feel timeless — not traditional.

Inspired by the charm of Tiong Bahru’s walk-ups and black-and-white bungalows, this 1,300-square-foot condo mixes classic details with a layout tailored for modern life.

Taking its cue from ‘Dynamic Minimalism,’ this four-bedroom apartment in District 9 beautifully captures the concept of simplicity as well as movement and energy within its stylish interiors.

arche°’s design of this four-room resale flat strikes a delicate balance between ‘contemporary’ and ‘classic’, and is a one-of-a-kind space for a homeowner with unique tastes.

By pairing Peranakan motifs with a black-and-white colour palette, Darwin Interior has created a home rich in character.

Inspired by traditional black and white houses that the homeowners love, Local Architecture Research + Design (LAR+D) implemented passive cooling measures such as a triple volume void and running verandah in this semi-detached house.

Nude by Jo designed this quaint Tiong Bahru HDB walk-up with a monochromatic aesthetic that is sensitive to the surrounding environment.

The charm of Modern Colonial style living is reinterpreted in this 41-year-old resale flat designed by Ethereall.

By avoiding colour and sticking to a simple material palette, arche° has turned this HDB flat into a show-stopping home.

Taking a reductionist approach, Happe Design Atelier completely transforms a once dingy 43-year-old resale flat into a stylish bachelor pad.

Ethereall creates a warm and welcoming sanctuary for a couple who loves yoga and cooking.

The luxury of glamping in the South African savanna can be experienced every day in this charming corner terrace house.

Third Avenue Studio rejuvenated this three-storey house by adjusting the floor plan and introducing a contemporary palette.

This 20-year-old unit gets a makeover with restructuring strategies and customised features by AP Concept.

From ordinary to upscale, Third Avenue Studio plays on striking geometry, angles and a monochromatic colour scheme to create a sophisticated looking HDB flat one won’t soon forget.

Receiving an update in both style and space, this old resale HDB flat has been transformed into a contemporary home by the designers from Third Avenue Studio.

Receiving an update in both style and space, this old resale HDB flat has been transformed into a contemporary home by the designers from Third Avenue Studio. The versatile strokes of monochromes complement the clean design lines and promote a fluid flow of light, air and space.

The interior designers from Atelier Concept designed this condo apartment at Prive to also be a home for the owner’s collection of action figures and other fun collectibles

In this 4-room HDB flat at Stirling Road, Unimax Creative adhered to a clean-cut palette that lent a professional sheen to the space

The homeowners designed this 4-bedroom apartment at SKY 11 condominium with a clean, black-and-white colour scheme that appeals to the entire family

Homeowners love the classic simplicity and clean colours of the monochrome look, and as this condominium apartment shows, it works wonderfully in an urban pad

A black-and-white monochromatic home has the potential of making a dramatic statement

Unimax Creative designed this home to break out of the trappings of a typical HDB apartment

Clean lines and functional designs are balanced perfectly with a monochromatic colour scheme

This home takes a subtle approach with its soft palettes and textures.

This 5-room HDB flat now looks like a luxe condominium apartment, thanks to Add Space.

The design features and material palette in this 2-bedroom condominium make the home feel larger than life

This condominium apartment boasts a clean and sleek design that elevates its contemporary style