A streamlined design gives this apartment the versatility to adapt to the owners’ fluid lifestyle
Like many condominium apartments, this three-room 1,300 sq-ft unit at Costa Del Sol has a long and narrow layout.
With it comes an intrinsic flow that moves naturally from one space to another. Keeping this in mind, Wilson Teh from interior design firm Rezt & Relax wanted to utilise the streamlined layout and create a home that would work for its owners.
Wilson adds, “The homeowner couple understands the intricacies of design and wanted something clean-cut and fuss-free.”
Down the Line
The living and dining areas share the same space – an elongated room that stretches out towards a view of lush greenery. Wilson didn’t want to segregate the two spaces but to embrace the layout of the apartment.
“I wanted to create a natural flow from room to room, with no boundaries or partitions in between,” he says.
He accentuated the layout with a long feature wall that runs across the living and dining areas. The black stucco wall has a rough finish, with small specks of glitter for a subtle dash of glamour.
Although the design is straightforward and uncomplicated, Wilson reveals that it’s a departure from what most interior designers would typically do.
“Usually, designers like to line up mirror panels along the wall, since it can make a room look bigger. But I wanted a cleaner design for the homeowners – and this design basically just follows the length of the wall,” he explains in detail.
Bright Lights
Wilson outfitted the rest of the home with design elements that would accentuate the floor plan, naturally complementing the flow from room to room. Recessed false ceilings can be found throughout the home and they house cove lights, that gently illuminate
each room.
The kitchen in particular makes good use of these lights. Wilson created a typical galley kitchen with two rows of cabinets against the walls. But instead of top cabinets, he replaced it with a light-box that emanates a warm, cosy glow.
Back to Basics
The black-and-white scheme seen in the living area is also echoed in the galley kitchen.
There’s a reason for Wilson’s use of a simple monochromatic colour scheme.
“It’s a cleaner look,” he says. He goes on to explain that with a neutral, black-and-white palette, the homeowners are free to introduce brighter accent colours with their furniture and accessories as they continue to build and nurture their home.
Photos: Edward Hendricks
Article first published in
Lookbox Living #29, Nov/Dec 2013
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