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The shortlist Shop for restored, recycled and refurbished vintage furniture

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design kit Time-tested trends from the 2012 Milan Furniture Fair

showcase 20 gorgeous homes to impress and inspire

FOCUS on landed property

outdoor trends & designer secrets

Back to BASICS!

Live it up with earthy materials, textures and colours

The Shortlist

Take It Outside

Step outside and take in the beauty of the great outdoors

The weather-proof iB Drop Series silicone showerhead comes in a variety of bright colours, and is the perfect accompaniment to your outdoor shower. $228, from Equip-Bathrooms

The Ivy armchairs and sofas come in orange, turquoise and white, adding a much-needed burst of vibrancy to your outdoor space. $3,650/$6,020, from Marquis

Drape yourself over the Icon sun lounger as you laze by the poolside. $4,012.50, from Journey East

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Take a minute to get away from the hectic city life, and curl up on the Maxxo swing. $999, from Natural Living

Relive your nostalgic memories of flying through the air as you sit on the Adagio swings. $3,645, from Proof

Deck out your outdoor space with anti-bacterial laminate floorings that mimic the hardiness of solid wood. $4.50 to $7.90 per sqft, from Power Dekor

Brighten up your al fresco dining areas with these cheerfully coloured candleholders.

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The Gruvyer chair is a stackable seating option that looks good both indoors and outdoors. $299, from Molecule

from Francfranc

The rechargeable Xantian LED lights come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours, perfect for whimsical gardens.

Price upon enquiry, from OHMM

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Design Kit feature

Project Type Terrace house Floor area 4,000 sqft Text: redzman rahmat Photos: edward hendricks

Different Strokes By contrasting textures and styles, interior design firm Momo and Partners manage to give this home its unique personality

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it helps to contain the space. It also blocks the

conflicting dichotomies. A giddy mix of

are made from thin, vertical strips of rosewood,

into a visually arresting home.

house. These wooden strips actually hide the

hile most homes tend to shy away from contrasting design styles,

this particular terrace house fully embraces textures, colours and hardiness come together

The homeowner, who stays here with his

wife, two children and parents, completely

entrusted the planning and execution of the house to designer Moh from Momo and

Partners. Moh then approached the design with a keen eye for detail, and the understanding that aesthetics are very important to the owner.

With free reign over the design, Moh decided

Around the dining space, ceiling-high walls

adding texture and visual interest to the entire entrances to the storeroom and the elderly

parents’ bedroom. The doors are completely hidden behind the seamless feature wall, with

no door frames, jambs or handles to mark their position. “I’m sure the owner’s parents had some

trouble locating the door when they first moved in,” jokes Moh.

Similarly, the upper levels boast a similar

to juxtapose conflicting themes into the house.

aesthetic, contrasting light glass and dark woods.

versus ‘cold and hard’. The choice of materials

walk-in wardrobe and an en suite bathroom, is a

Most apparent is the contrast of ‘warm and cosy’

around the house plays this up, with exposed concrete ceilings providing a sharp contrast to the

smooth tiled floors, and the rough granite wall standing out against the hardwood surfaces.

The master bedroom, which also incorporates a generously spacious area. A pocket door cordons off the room, again replicating the flushed seamlessness evident in this home.

Little design perks like these give the

The living area has been renovated to achieve

house its unique character. Moh explains that

and kitchen spaces into one open space. In the

a closer look will reveal the conflicting styles

an airier layout, combining with the dining middle of this first floor is a granite wall that acts as a backdrop to the living room and affords

some privacy to the kitchen area. “The granite also adds texture to the rooms,” Moh offers, “and 078 — LOOKBOX LIVING

existing airwell in the centre of the house.”

although he uses a lot of minimalist elements,

that merge harmoniously together. Dark and light, hard and soft, warm and cold – these dichotomies come together to create a house that is disarmingly different.

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FEATURE

‌ although he uses a lot of minimalist elements, a closer look will reveal the conflicting styles that merge harmoniously together.

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Open walkways, hinged walls and foldable glass doors can open up the home, making it feel roomier, more cooling and aesthetically exceptional.

DESIGN NOTES The stark contrast of textures in this house gives it a strong identity that resonates well with the homeowner.

The interplay of rough granite wall and smooth polished wood provides an added dimension.

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