Embracing The View
A 93sqm 3-bedder at Cheng San Court @ Ang Mo Kio St 51, completed in 2019
Photo & Video by Memena Lee, Progress Photo by Komorebi, Text by Ong Miaw Hui
Swathed in a palette of grey marble and dark wood and accentuated with touches of black and stainless steel, the interior of this 3-bedder apartment is imbued with understated elegance. The combination of the good amount of light that floods in and the heavier colours used for the cabinetry strikes the right balance between light and dark in the atmosphere.
The flat owners are fortunate enough to live in a space that allows them to enjoy a bird’s eye view of their surroundings in Ang Mo Kio. Bearing in mind to maximise that advantage, low-height cabinetry was built to ensure that the beautiful view remains unblocked. Spaced apart groove lines decorate the cabinetry, designed using the language of minimal sophistication and detailed simplicity.
A bar counter featuring a classy marble top finishing demarcates the kitchen from the rest of the dining and living area. The bedroom situated beside the hall had its walls partially hacked and replaced with black tinted glass to segregate it as a working space. In the sleeping quarter, the same colour palette is perpetuated for a uniform look.
Overall, the intention behind this design is to keep the vibe optimistic but at the same time, evoke a sense of calm and stability for the occupants of this apartment.
In Dilys' words:
"The first session we had with them made us feel so comfortable and safe, and we just didn’t feel the same way with the other (many) IDs we met.
Jacob and Emily really took time to get to know us—our living habits and our personalities. While we were not able to properly articulate our likes and dislikes, Jacob and Emily took different approaches to help us navigate our way through the many options available.
They took complete ownership of the project and worked with pride. We felt safe knowing our house was in the hands of people with an eye for detail. Even at the handover session, they spotted small (but significant) flaws that we hadn’t. They were always ready to answer our questions regarding styling (even the colors of our electrical appliances). They were also very transparent with the costs, and there were no hidden costs added along the way.
All in all, we are really thankful to have met such hardworking and honest IDs, having heard plenty of horror stories about this industry from friends."