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.
