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OUR TOP PICKS TO MAKE MEAL PREP AND COOKING A BREEZE

INTEGRATED KITCHENS

SEP 2020 ISSUE 184 S$5.50/RM10

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Kitchen design ideas for every type of cook

Kitchens for Every Cook EVERYONE USES THEIR COOKING SPACE DIFFERENTLY. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS THAT MAY WORK BEST FOR YOU AND PRACTICAL REAL-LIFE TIPS FROM HOMEOWNERS TO HELP YOU OUT text YUEN YI YING

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Enjoy having guests over? Your kitchen has to look good, allow guests to easily interact with their host and, if possible, be roomy enough to accommodate several people at once.

This gathering spot is plopped right in the middle of a kitchen, but you’d never guess it at first glance since the hob, hood and two ovens from Fisher & Paykel blend seamlessly into the dark accents.

Even more impressive, the cabinetry in this compact yet highperforming space also hides an integrated fridge and dishwasher from the same brand.

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If you’re big on coffee, splash out on a proper espresso machine for your home to treat yourself and your friends to the ultimate cafe experience. This brightly hued La Marzocco model adds such a fun pop to the room and the colourful cups further amp up the decor.

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Cooks who love to entertain

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DESIGN BY MINIMOLOGY BY MINIMO

DESIGN BY DESIGNWORX INTERIOR CONSULTANT

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Instead of a plain sliding door to hide the kitchen from view when guests come over, this one has built-in shelving to keep party items conveniently within reach.

Screening off your kitchen with glass doors keeps smells from wafting around and should also reduces the amount of people streaming through so you have more space and less pressure. At the same time, guests can still see you as they interact with each other so you won’t appear anti-social.

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Love cooking with your guests? Soup up your island with an induction hob ideal for hotpot nights, or even a teppanyaki grill. Don’t forget to install powerful hoods to keep everyone comfortable.

Practical Advice:

Keep mess at bay

Gynn Lee, hosted meals two to three times a month prior to COVID-19

Keeping the oven, fridge and stove easily accessible to friends during potluck parties prevents crowding in the kitchen when everyone is trying to either shove something in the fridge or warm their dish up.

DESIGN BY JOEY KHU

How did you come up with your current kitchen design?

I got inspiration from Pinterest and magazines.

Kitchen design advice for those who enjoy cooking for friends or hosting parties?

For those who find cleaning a chore, I would keep the kitchen looking simple with lots of storage so when there are surprise visits, you can quickly hide all the mess in the cabinets.

Best decision you made for your kitchen?

I decided to pay more to use quartz for my kitchen top. It's so easy to maintain.

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Singles, occasional cooks and those with tiny kitchens Get creative to tailor your petite kitchen to your style and needs.

Quick Tips

Zhuo Chunyan, single occupant

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Flat surfaces for food prep may be in short supply in a small kitchen. Fix this by getting a chopping board large enough to cover your sink.

Also, don’t overlook wall space. Opt for an adjustable shelving system that will accommodate items of all sizes.

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Got tall ceilings in your kitchen?

If you don’t mind losing the height, you can make your single wall kitchen even more functional by mounting a platform on top and turning it into a hobby corner. Add an island and bar stools in front, and you’ll have more prep and storage space as well as a nifty spot for meals.

q The placement of the fridge, sink and stove is very important to me so the cooking process will be easier and there’s less fumbling around. Test where to place these items by bringing dishes and ingredients to and fro. This will help you figure out your preferences and prevent spillages. w Make sure there is sufficient counter space for putting ingredients and seasonings.

This is especially important if you’re using a gas stove as things shouldn’t be placed too near the fire. If space is a concern, consider an induction stove. e Get multifunctional appliances like an oven that can bake, toast, grill and microwave. My top kitchen purchase would be the Philips All-in-One cooker which has a pressure cooking function. It’s my best partnerin-crime for whipping up one-pot meals, especially for single occupants. r With a simple cooking simulation, it will be easier for you to determine where to fix your power points and what kitchen appliances are necessary.

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Your kitchen doesn’t have to take up a whole room.

The Compact Kitchen from Spaceman can fit a stove, refrigerator or oven, microwave and sink. You can even mount a 40-inch TV on it so it acts like a media wall when folded shut.

A tiny kitchen may be all you need, but it could look uncomfortably claustrophobic.

Clad the back of the kitchen with mirrors to stretch it out and brighten up the whole space.

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Best dishwasher

FISHER & PAYKEL DISHDRAWER DOUBLE DISHWASHER

If you’re tired of washing dishes by hand, you’ll be happy to know that Fisher & Paykel’s DishDrawer double dishwasher allows you to clean two loads of dishes at once using separate pull-out compartments. This separation makes it possible to wash fine glass in one drawer and set the other to a stronger program for heavily soiled pots and pans. For that extra clean boost, the dishwasher comes with a Sanitise option, which kills 99.9% of bacteria in the final rinse. Opt for the contemporary style for a stand-alone dishwasher or the integrated model for a seamless look that matches your kitchen cabinets.

From $2,199, available at fisherpaykel.com/sg

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve been spending a lot more time in the kitchen.

This has made it clear that our appliances, tools, storage solutions and surfaces have a great impact on the way we cook and prep meals in our homes. That’s why we only wanted to present you with the best for SquareRooms Kitchen Awards 2020—so you can invest in products that have all of the power and durability you’re looking for, with the added benefit of being space-savvy and easy to clean. Without further ado, here are the winners!

Best refrigerator

LG INSTAVIEW DOORIN-DOOR SERIES

The reason we love LG’s InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerators is the ease of knowing exactly what’s in your fridge. Just tap the glass door twice and watch your favourite shelves light up, revealing the contents without wasting electricity and letting cold air escape. The fridge’s Hygiene FRESH+ technology additionally cleans and purifies the air inside your refrigerator, filtering out harmful bacteria and bad smells. The GFQ6018MT model in particular is arranged to maximise space and give you lots of storage flexibility, making use of folding shelves and plenty of hidden nooks and crannies.

$5,499, available at BEST Denki

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Best airfryer

PHILIPS AIRFRYER XXL

Instead of making a mess in your kitchen when frying food on your cooktop, avoid the tedious clean-up altogether with Philips’ Airfryer XXL. This nifty appliance keeps all of your oil splatters contained to a simple drawer and additionally makes for much healthier meals thanks to its air-frying technology. Using just hot air, it fries all of your favourite foods to a crisp and extracts up to 90% of fat in the process. Feel like roasting your chicken instead? Worry not, the airfryer can do that too.

$449, available at harveynorman.com.sg

Best blender

SMEG BLF01 SERIES

Equipped with a powerful 800W motor, the SMEG BLF01 blenders come with the brand’s signature Smooth Start function, facilitating easy blending of different ingredients without hiccups. The blender’s stainless steel dual blades are detachable and easy to clean, while its four separate speed settings make it possible to achieve your desired consistency using gradual speed increments. Of course, the large 1.5 litre casing is entirely BPA-free and available in SMEG’s popular colour range: black, cream, pastel blue, pastel green, red and pink.

$338, available at smegshop.sg

Best jumbo oven

TECNO TBO 7000 SERIES

The latest in Tecno’s extensive lineup, the TBO 7006, 7008 and 7010 Upsized Built-In Ovens come with a whopping capacity of 73 litres— enough space to cook for the whole family in one go. The best part? The oven itself remains as compact as Tecno’s smaller options, allowing you to enjoy the large cooking space without crowding a small kitchen with bulky appliances. Plus, the tempered glass door is equipped with three layers of cool-touch technology for extra safety.

From $768, available at tecno.com.sg

Best cooktop

V-ZUG COOKTOP INDUCTION V6000

Best multi-cooker

THERMOMIX TM6

The ultimate multi-cooker for busy homeowners, the Thermomix TM6 comes with an impressive array of more than 20 cooking functions, including weighing, chopping and kneading. It can practically cook your whole meal at the touch of a button, taking lots of tiresome work off your hands. Bored of the same old meals? Pick a new recipe to try from the pre-installed library, letting this clever cooker set up the process for you.

$2,398, available at thermomix.com.sg

Need more flexibility in your kitchen? V-ZUG’s CookTop Induction V6000 FullFlex gives you the freedom to position your pots and pans anywhere you like on the extensive cooking surface, allowing you to cook with up to six pans at once. The hob is able to automatically detect the position and size of the cookware used, heating your food with precision.

It also boasts a large full-colour graphic display with intuitive touch operation, giving you all of the information you need at a glance.

Last but certainly not least, the smooth glass surface makes the FullFlex hob quick and easy to clean.

POA, available at vzug.com/sg/en

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Best kitchen sink

COSENTINO SILESTONE INTEGRITY Q

Your kitchen sink should be durable and hygienic, but one crucial feature that’s often overlooked is ease of maintenance.

Not only can this sink withstand high temperatures and daily impact, but it is also completely integrated into your countertop, making cleaning a breeze.

Pick from Silestone's large colour index and choose between a polished and suede finish to match the sink to your own kitchen aesthetic and achieve a more seamless look.

POA, available at cosentino.com/en-sg

Best fuss-free tap

ZIP HYDROTAP

The ZIP HydroTap is aesthetically slim and easy on the eyes, and it also conveniently dispenses hot or cold water at the touch of a button. Its sleek shape makes for a spacesavvy, efficient cooking zone, while the special child-lock system makes it extra safe to use for the whole family. Choose between Classic, Arc and Cube for a design that best suits your own kitchen.

POA, available at multico.com.sg

Best filter tap

FRANKE VITAL CAPSULE FILTER TAP

Why do we love Franke’s Vital Capsule filter tap? For one, its patented triple filter eliminates 99% of bacteria and germs from your water while leaving behind essential minerals that are good for your health. Additionally, the Vital Capsule is chic, compact and can be easily fitted to any countertop, making it a breeze to install and use for busy homeowners.

From $1,272, available at lazada.sg/shop/franke-kitchen-singapore

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Best filter tap

FRANKE VITAL CAPSULE FILTER TAP

Take your healthy home life up a notch with Franke’s award-winning filter tap

One of the easiest and most sustainable ways to lead a healthy lifestyle is to drink plenty of fresh water. That’s why it’s important to invest in a filtration system that supplies you with pure and delicious drinking water. Incorporating Franke’s filter tap into your home gives you peace of mind that your water is clean and healthy, and it will also motivate you to drink more water on a daily basis by making it taste all the more refreshing and appetising.

FRESH AND GOOD FOR YOU

Franke calls its Vital Capsule Filter Tap “the world’s most advanced water filter” for a reason. Its patented triple filter process technology eliminates 99% of bacteria and germs from your water, making it a whole lot safer to ingest for the whole family. The award-winning faucet also efficiently traps sediments like rust and microplastics and removes contaminants like pesticides and chlorine using its activated carbon filter, all the while leaving behind essential minerals that benefit your health. Despite the filter’s petite size, it’s equipped with a powerful 500-litre sifting capacity—that’s a whopping 2,000+ glasses of purified water for you and the rest of the household to enjoy!

EASY TO USE

The Vital Capsule sports a sleek and compact design that can be fully rotated for easy access. It fits on any countertop and is straightforward to install. You can even do it yourself! Worried about changing the filters? That only takes a few seconds too. A handy LED light will alert you when a filter change is in order by switching from green to red. Simply unscrew the casing, extract the current cartridge, replace it with a refill kit and then twist the cap back into place. All of this makes the Vital Capsule the unpretentious yet sophisticated filter tap you need to kickstart your healthy home life.

AWARD-WINNING DESIGN

All the filtration happens in this filter. Using advanced Swiss nano technology, it removes almost all bacteria and viruses, along with rust, sediments, microplastics, tastes and odours for extra clean and fresh-tasting water.

The Vital Capsule snatched one of the prestigious Red Dot Awards in 2019 alongside Franke’s Kubus 2 Fragranite sink range, gaining international recognition for the brand’s innovative designs under the Kitchen Taps and Sinks category.

We’re not surprised though—after all, you can always expect the best of form and function with Franke.

The Vital Capsule Filter Tap is now available from local shops, as well as the Franke Kitchen Singapore Lazmall flagship store.

Franke Kitchen distributed by Econflo Systems Pte Ltd

33 Ubi Ave 3, 01-38, Vertex tel: 9838 2542

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Best kitchen tool set

STACI 11-PIECE SILICONE SET

Easy to clean and more sustainable than plastic, silicone is a top-notch material in the kitchen. The Staci 11-piece utensil set comes with hygienic silicone heads, which are complemented by non-slip wooden handles for increased comfort and safety. Ranging from an egg whisk to a spaghetti spoon, these mintyhued tools are ultimately not just handy but eye-catching as well.

$32.90, available at fortytwo.sg

Best kitchen knife

TRAMONTINA PROFESSIONAL KNIFE SERIES

Thanks to a three-step thermal treatment that includes hardening the stainless steel blades, cooling them at subzero temperatures and finally tempering them for increased flexibility, the Tramontina Professional knives are always ready to jump into action. Tramontina’s cutting-edge technology extends to the knife’s ergonomic polypropylene handle as well, which is directly injected on the steel bolster to heighten comfort and safety.

From $7, available at fortytwo.sg

Best non-stick pan

SCANPAN CLASSIC INDUCTION FRY PAN

Scanpan’s Classic series is equipped with its signature Stratanium nonstick coating, allowing you to live a healthier life by cooking foods without oil. Underneath this coating, the frying pan is made of 100% recycled aluminium that is not only sustainable but also dishwasher safe. Despite its high-quality production, the pan remains lightweight and easy to handle in all of its four sizes, ranging from 20cm to 28cm.

From $89.90, available at hipvan.com

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Best pull-down shelf

HÄFELE IMOVE

Best counter extension

ATIM OPLÀ TOP

If your kitchen suffers from limited countertop space and you’ve been struggling to prep large meals, the Oplà Top by Atim is just what you need. This space-savvy solution can be pulled out from under your countertop like a drawer to extend your prep area when cooking. It then slides back into place again, storing away tidily without taking up any floor space.

Finding space to store dry goods in a small kitchen can be difficult.

More often than not, things end up in the top cabinets, where they are difficult to reach. That’s where a pull-down shelf like Häfele’s iMove comes in handy.

This nifty unit can be pulled down in one smooth movement when you need to reach your favourite ingredients, then simply stowed away again when not in use. Available as a double or single shelf in various sizes, the iMove also comes with a range of soothing colours to suit your kitchen theme.

From $405.02, available at hafele.com.sg

POA, available at spaceweiss.com

Best customisable kitchen

SPACEMAN COMPACT KITCHEN

Even the smallest of homes can fit a functional kitchen with Spaceman’s compact kitchen designs. These slim units can be fitted out with all of your cooking needs, including a fridge and kitchen sink, yet are so thin that they can double up as room dividers. The Apex model in particular folds into a super compact divider that expands into a kitchen when needed, yet needs no extra floor space to fully unfold.

With four different door options and a range of material and colour combinations, this compact kitchen is perfect for any home.

POA, available at spaceman.com

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Best quartz countertop

CAESARSTONE SUPERNATURAL ULTRA RANGE

For those who love the marble look but want the strength and durability of quartz surfaces, Caesarstone’s Supernatural Ultra range may be just what you’re looking for. Featuring three marble-inspired designs, this range includes the classical Empira White, the soft Statuario Maximus and the subtle Calacatta Nuvo.

Thanks to their polished finish, these surfaces require very little maintenance over time and can be cleaned with just a quick and simple wipe-down.

POA, available at caesarstone.sg

Best sustainable kitchen surface

DEKTON SLIM BY COSENTINO

Measuring just 4mm in thickness, Cosentino’s new Dekton Slim line delivers ultra-compact surfaces to suit a sleek, minimalist home design with plenty of strength and durability.

While we love Dekton Slim surfaces for their high performance on kitchen countertops in particular, their lightweight design works just as well on walls, doors, cabinets and even furniture.

Plus, the new line comes with a delicious array of brand new colours, such as the glossy Helena and the dark, luscious Laurent. Like all of Cosentino’s products, Dekton Slim is produced sustainably using renewable energy and 100% recycled water.

POA, available at cosentino.com/en-sg

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Best flooring tiles

HAFARY WOOD-LOOK TILES

Reproducing the look of reclaimed wooden planks, Hafary’s Nordik Wood collection brings you the convenience of glazed porcelain tiles alongside the beauty of rustic wood. This creates a warm, welcoming ambience that suits both minimalist and farmhouse-style homes, all without the need to care for and maintain real wooden flooring. Looking for some wall tiles while you’re at it? Look no further—the Nordik Wood collection can be applied to kitchen walls as well.

POA, available at hafary.com.sg

Best laminate

LAMITAK WOOD-LOOK LAMINATES

Best backsplash tiles

SOON BEE HUAT HUB SERIES

Our must-have features for great backsplash tiles? Ease of maintenance, impact resistance and, of course, a versatile range of colours! Soon Bee Huat’s HUB series brings all three to the table, combining vibrant patterns with a smooth, matte finish and highend Italian design. Available in four base colours and five complementing styles, these tiles are sure to draw the eye.

POA, available at sbh.com.sg

If you’re looking to build a long-lasting, lowmaintenance kitchen, laminates by Lamitak should be at the top of your list. Not only are they resistant to abrasion and impact, they are also particularly easy to clean, making them a great choice for busy homeowners.

Their wood-look series is our personal favourite, giving your kitchen cabinets a toned-down, natural look with a hint of Scandinavian design.

POA, available at sg.lamitak.com

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SWAP IT

Replace cling wrap with

Beeswax wrap

Beeswax wrap, $29.90, yoursustainablestore.com

Sustainable kitchen

Cling wrap is most commonly used to cover leftovers, fruits and other food items that you wish to keep fresh or don’t want to dry out. Beeswax wrap is a great alternative, getting the job done while offering a few extra features. For instance, did you know that beeswax is naturally antibacterial, reducing the risk of crosscontamination in the fridge? You just need to use your hands to warm up the wax, moulding the sheet to the shape of your food or container. To clean, rinse it off with water or use a touch of soap before washing.

Simple switches to reduce waste in your cooking zone t ex t YA I Z A C A N O P O L I

Replace ziploc bags with

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Stasher bags

The kitchen is a particularly high-traffic area of the home that generates large amounts of daily waste. From leftover food to discarded cling wrap and takeaway containers, no other room produces quite so much rubbish. But that also makes the kitchen a great starting point for a more sustainable lifestyle.

With the amount of single-use products we throw out on a daily basis, there are many sustainable alternatives all around us, just waiting to be discovered.

Here are just a few of our favourites.

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Stasher bag from $18.90, yoursustainablestore.com

A simple alternative to plastic is food-grade silicone. While silicone is not biodegradable, it is much sturdier and more long-lasting than plastic and does not break down into small pieces that end up being consumed by animals. Convinced to make the switch? Stasher bags are a good place to start.

They provide an air-tight seal to keep food fresh and tasty, just like your trusty ziploc bags, minus the harm to your health and to the environment.

Replace plastic straws with

Reusable straws Replace plastic bags with

Reusable shopping bags

(From left) Bamboo straw, from $15, bamboostrawgirl.com, Bubble tea straw, $8.90, yoursustainablestore.com Nowadays, straws come in a variety of materials, most commonly metal, glass, silicone and bamboo. All four are sustainable and eco-friendly and make great alternatives to plastic straws, so it’s really about your personal preference. Find out more about sustainable materials at the end of this article!

String bags, $12, thesustainabilityproject.life

Replace paper towels with

Kitchen linens

Swedish dishcloth, $5.90, yoursustainablestore.com

Unpaper towels, from $25, thesustainabilityproject.life Instead of spending money on rolls upon rolls of paper towels that end up down the rubbish chute, why not invest in a few cloths that you can keep reusing? Dishcloths are highly absorbent yet dry quickly and are additionally great at picking up dust. Locally made Unpaper towels are another great alternative to standard paper towels, becoming more absorbent over time.

They’re also entirely compostable once they’ve run their course!

Reusable produce bags, $3.90, yoursustainablestore.com A vast number of plastic bags is wasted every week during grocery runs. Particularly here in Singapore, where groceries are often double-bagged, an enormous quantity of plastic can go to waste in a single shopping trip. Thankfully, there are many reusable shopping bags on the market made of mesh, cotton and even recycled plastic. Make sure to get bags that are large enough for your style of shopping and that you have a few tightly woven produce bags on hand as well.

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Modern appeal Space 4-room HDB flat Location Dawson Road Reno Period 10 weeks

Layout changes and clever storage solutions transformed this HDB unit into a roomy paradise for a young couple

Home To Two adults

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The past couple of months have seen a dramatic shift in homeowners’ priorities. With working from home being so commonplace now, many Singaporeans are looking at ways to incorporate an airy, comfortable home office into their abodes. The young couple residing in this 4-room HDB flat is no different, stating a spacious study as their top requirement for their brand new BTO. To kick off the renovation, the design team at Mesh Werk Studio began by establishing the overall look of this particular home. The theme and colour palette were thankfully settled rather quickly, with the residents asking for a modern, minimalist style with some earthy accents. The designers thus came up with the toned-down colour scheme we can now observe in the unit, interspersing the white and grey hues with wooden textures to lend the home a warmer feel.

The next step? Providing the couple with plenty of storage space. “The tight space was the biggest

challenge with this project,” the team shares. “We wanted to have more storage in the living area without making the space look cluttered and small.”

That’s how some of their more ingenious solutions came about, such as the hidden storage space inside the TV feature wall. Despite its bulky form, the household shelter ended up coming in handy as well, with the designers concealing the shelter’s unsightly door with a secret shoe rack. “The limited space didn’t allow for the homeowners to have a standalone shoe cabinet. That’s why we incorporated concealed storage along the household shelter.”

Of course, the biggest game-changer in this renovation was the removal of the wall separating the living room and what is now the open study. What used to be a superfluous bedroom was combined with the original living area, resulting in a much larger overall space that feels much less crammed. The extra square footage allowed the designers to equip the

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homeowners with a dedicated work zone that yet feels connected to the rest of the home. A dark curtain can be pulled close between the two spaces, finishing off the new layout with a necessary touch of privacy.

But the designers didn’t stop the hacking at the study.

A portion of the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room was similarly removed. This time, however, it was replaced with a clear window. This gives the homeowners a handy overview of the living area—a particularly handy option should they have to supervise any kids in the future.

Beyond this use, the glass partition helps to introduce more light into the kitchen and to once more establish visual flow and connectivity throughout the home, making the separate areas of the house feel less cut off from one another. The simple furniture, subtle colours and consistent use of lighting and materials round off this sense of connection, tightening the home’s vibe as a cosy, welcoming abode.

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Living area With a striking media wall as its focal point, the living room boasts plenty of storage space, including a few hidden nooks and crannies behind the TV itself. Hiding the storage behind the laminated feature wall helps to maintain a clean and seamless aesthetic with lots of floor space.

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Study At the designer’s suggestion, the study was painted in a darker colour in order to demarcate it as a separate space from the living room, further creating a bold contrast. The study table itself was custom-built to float above the ground, lightening its look to prevent it appearing overly bulky.

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Dining area Built around an extendable dining table from Calligaris, the dining area is illuminated by an eye-catching pendant light. The round shape of the light allows it to remain aligned with the table at all times, no matter its position.

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Display shelf Built into the TV wall and fitted out with cosy ambient lighting, this display shelf makes the most of the available space, maximising the thick wall that separates the living room from the bedroom behind.

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EPILOGUE

P L AY F U L D E S I G N While we like the fuzzy boucle trend that’s still going strong, the warm fabric just isn’t very suitable for our muggy weather. We’re more inclined to get onboard with the tie-dye boom which keeps coming around, this time seeking to make a bigger impact on home interiors. It’s certainly more practical and versatile—you can dip your toes in the look with coasters, framed art, lampshades and cushions, or make a bigger statement with rugs, duvets and wallpaper. Bolder hues and patterns will add instant zing to boring spaces. They’re also great for high-traffic areas and kid zones as they minimise stains and dirt. Alternatively, go for more subdued tones to create a carefree, boho vibe.

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