SquareRooms October 2019 [Preview]

kitchen

ESSENTIALS TIPS AND TRICKS FOR DESIGNING AN EFFICIENT AND ORGANISED UTILITARIAN ZONE SMART PICKS

OCT 2019

ISSUE 174 S$5.50/RM10

Factors to consider before purchasing these big-ticket cooking appliances

STYLISH TRENDS

How you can achieve popular kitchen design styles with ease

HOTFADS

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flower POWER

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Instantly brighten up your home with the rosy hues and lush blooms of these floral-inspired accessories

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TEXT & COORDINATION Germaine Cheah

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9 8 6 7 1. Rose, Rose, I Love You lacquer jewellery box, $229 at Scene Shang 2. Floral Organza hoop earrings, $29.90 at Zara 3. Sunflower wall clock, POA at Vitra 4. Zimmermann Honour Floating playsuit, $588 at Net-a-porter 5. ViX Madi jumpsuit, $230 at Net-a-porter 6. Meadow floral drum stool, $70 at Next 7. Noral bowls, $95 for a set of four at BoConcept 8. FILODENDRON quilt cover sets, from $59 at IKEA 9. BILD Poster, $12.90 at IKEA 10. Love is a Warm Brew cushion cover, $26.90 at Scene Shang

OCT 27

Show -off KITCHEN

AFTER LOOKING THROUGH YOUR SUBMISSIONS, WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE THREE WINNING ENTRIES OF OUR INAUGURAL SQUAREROOMS KITCHEN SHOW-OFF CAMPAIGN. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!

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Liang May

Outfitted with quartz countertops, marbled tile flooring, gold-accented fittings, laminated cabinetry and a highly distinctive hexagonalshaped backsplash, this stylish kitchen was designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind. Concurrently, the utilitarian zone was also given a new lease on life through the tearing down of preexisting perimeter walls, which allows more natural light to permeate into the space while encouraging free-flow communication between users in the kitchen and the outer communal zones.

Designed by Liang May

30 OCT

STYLE

FABULOUS KITCHENS

IF YOU ARE CRAVING FOR A NEW KITCHEN LOOK, HERE ARE MUST-HAVE INGREDIENTS FOR SPICING UP YOUR FAVOURITE STYLE

IMAGE COURTESY OF COSENTINO

TEXT Rossara Jamil

32 OCT

STYLE+

RECIPE FOR STYLE

STELTON EMMA PITCHER $128 at bibliotek

ESSENTIALS THAT GET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES GOING IN THE KITCHEN TEXT & COORDINATION Rossara Jamil

[ HYGGE DIFFERENCE ] The little things matter for that Scandinavian feel

RISATORP BASKET $12.90 at IKEA HARIO CERAMIC OLIVEWOOD COFFEE MILL $179.95 at Crate & Barrel

DONVIER ICE CREAM MAKER $119 at HipVan RIG TIG MULTI MINI BOWLS $45 at bibliotek RIG TIG BLOCK-IT KNIFE BLOCK POA at bibliotek

FERM LIVING BON WOODEN TRAY $150 at XTRA

STELTON BREAD BAG $58 at bibliotek

SENIOR CASSEROLE WITH LID $89 at IKEA

38 OCT

SAVVY

CHEF’S ESSENTIALS

Get your culinary adventures started off on the right foot by fitting your cooking zone with all the right tools TEXT Shimin Chu

H IMAGE COURTESY OF WONG WEILIANG

aving the right kitchen set-up is an important first step in cooking.

Creating a functional utilitarian zone begins with choosing the ideal hob and hood. Not only should these fixtures complement one another, they should also be a good fit to your lifestyle and cooking preferences.

Here’s a quick guide on how to choose the right kitchen appliance for you and your household.

Cooker hood

EFFICIENCY As a hood is designed to keep your kitchen smelling fresh by filtering out unpleasant smoke and grease, a hood’s operational efficiency is measured by its suction capability.

A hood with good suction efficiency should possess an air extraction rate above 600m³/hr. Canopy hoods generally demonstrate a more powerful suction efficiency as compared to slide-out hoods.

48 OCT

DESIGN BY FREE SPACE INTENT

Hoods remove the grease and cooking fumes from the air so that your kitchen is less oily and smoky after a cooking session. With options ranging from chimney to telescopic to downdraft hoods, here are some factors to consider before selecting your desired cooker hood.

SPACES

F E AT U R E WA L L

Asymmetrical strokes of dark wood-effect strips outline the feature wall of the living area with modern flair.

68 OCT

monotone

MAGNIFICENCE Muted tones are definitely having a big moment in this petite family home, where the designer has transformed these anti-colours to a look of quiet and timeless elegance TEXT Disa Tan PHOTOS Joey Khu Interior Design

AT A GLANCE SPACE

3-bedroom condominium unit

LOCATION

East

RENO PERIOD

2 months

HOME TO

2 adults, 1 child

OCT 69

SHORTCUT

TIME TO REFLECT Fill your home with light with the help of reflective surfaces IMAGE COURTESY OF squarefoot interior design

There’s nothing like a light-filled space to feel refreshed and renewed. But not all of us have the luxury of having expansive windows at home to help facilitate the flow of natural light. Not to worry though, for the use of large mirrors is just as effective in helping bounce off light throughout your interiors.

104 OCT