9 Ideas That Make Your Home Look Good Even After 20 Years
No fads, no passing trends. This one's for the homeowners who prefer interior styles that are made to go the distance. Here’s how you can do it once and do it well.
A monochrome palette exudes a classic, sophisticated look with a visual punch. In addition, this colour scheme remains ever popular due to its gender neutral makeup and the fact that it works with all sorts of interior themes.
Interior designer: Akihaus (Hillcrest Arcadia project)
Interior designer: Dan’s Workshop (Edgefield Plains project)
Interior designer: Icon interior Design (Circuit Road project)
Interior designer: Black N White House (Punggol Field project)
Interior designer: Icon interior Design (Kim Keat Link project)
Interior designer: Mr Shopper Studio (The Florida project)
Synonymous with luxury, marble is a prized material for homes due to its distinctive patterning. And, this legacy is set to stay for years to come, with marble touches back into the spotlight.
Interior designer: Corazon Interior (Sumang Walk project)
Interior designer: DistinctIDentity (Echelon project)
Interior designer: Akihaus (Hillcrest Arcadia project)
Dark, inky black can come off as too sombre for some. An uncommon but elegant colour choice that’s equally adaptable to various themes, navy blue is a go-to alternative that still delivers a visual impact. This shade also pairs exceptionally well with metallics - especially brass, coppers and silvers.
Interior designer: The Scientist (Bendemeer Road project)
Interior designer: Fuse Concept (Bendemeer project)
Interior designer: 82 (Twin Fountains project)
All matte and no shine makes a dull, dull home! Hints of gleaming metallic accents or mirrored surfaces are a welcome visual highlight to any space.
Interior designer: The Interior Lab (Lor Liew Lian project)
Interior designer: Uno Interior (Fajar Road project)
Interior designer: VOILA (Oleander Breeze project)
An essential component in architecture and interior design, woods in neutral, natural wood shades will always remain stylish. This is one interior element that will probably never fall out of favour with homeowners, simply because of its ubiquity.
Architect: EHKA Studio (Lentor Green project)
Interior designer: The Monocot Studio (Miltonia project)
Interior designer: D5 Studio image (Upper Serangoon project)
Besides the fresh air it brings, plants help add texture and a pop of colour to your home - and their lush greens don’t discriminate any decor style. Bring a touch of nature into our private spaces has always been commonplace, and will continue to be a popular look through the years.
Interior designer: Fifth Avenue Interior (Neptune Court project)
Interior designer: Mr Shopper Studio (RiverParc project)
8. Iconic Designer Furniture
Designer pieces like the Eames lounge chair and Louis Ghost chairs by Philippe Starck have stood the test of time, and have been continually incorporated into homes over the years due to their enduring style, comfort and design.
Interior designer: Third Avenue Studio (Jurong West project)
Interior designer: Third Avenue Studio (Sunbird Avenue project)
Interior designer: The Association (The Medge project)
A show-stopping light fixture also has to ability to define an entire space. Classic lamp models, like the quintessential Arco floor lamp, to today’s range of molecular-shaped modular lights by Lindsey Adelman will continue to stay current over the years.
Interior designer: The Design Abode (Highland condominium project)
Interior designer: The Scientist (Dakota Crescent project)
Create a home for the ages.
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