THE UN-PRIVATE APARTMENT BY HARIRI & HARIRI

"To live with the artwork all around them, the home had to be designed around the artwork." So goes the grand idea behind the design of these two adjoining New York apartments located in a 1971 tower halfway across town from Museum of Modern Art. The Hariri sisters (of Hariri & Hariri—Architecture) are responsible for putting together the works of Damien Hirst, Phillipe Starck and Shirin Neshat in the same home harmoniously. Link

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WIRE LIGHTING COLLECTION FROM DEADWOOD PRODUCTS

Nostalgia works exceptionally well in the case of the Wire Lighting Collection from Deadwood Products (designed by Ziglam & Brook). The table lamps and pendants make iconic reference to the traditional Urn lamp and the four bright powder coated colors did not fail to capture the eyes.

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HOME REJUVENATED!

Creating a tranquil home environment is an ideal way to relieve the stresses of a hectic lifestyle. And one of the simplest methods to achieve this is with a sleek, uncluttered interior. This is also a good way to make a small home appear larger.

Living area - before

Living area - after

Nested within a Balinese-inspired condominium estate, this 2-bedroom apartment was given a style overhaul in a matter of 4 weeks. The all-pervasive neutral color schemes are still in hot demand, but we hope to infuse the color palette of nature into the home to create an interesting look. Green, brown and blue-green tones - colors which immediately conjure up images of trees, sands and skies, contrast sharply against light cream shades to produce a contemporary space that is fit for living for two.

Living/ dining areas - before

Living/ dining areas - after

In a small apartment such as this, it is very important to provide plenty of storage. The best way to keep the interior uncluttered yet functional is to integrate storage into the design in an unobtrusive manner. A dining banquette bench offering storage underneath is integrated with the long TV console and joins up with a shoe cabinet cum half-height partition which allows shoes to be retrieved on the entrance side.

Dining area - before

Dining area - after

Study area - after

Wall decals of soaring birds (which the owner joked they flew out from the tree artwork placed above the sofa) adorn the wall over the dining area. A clear glass dining table and transparent acrylic chairs also ensure the sense of space is not compromised by heavy furniture.

Master bedroom - before

Master bedroom - after

The design of the master bedroom is understated yet cozy. The window bay was extended at one side to place a TV. The rear wall of the bedroom features a wallpaper that portrays an eye-catching 3D effect.

Stan

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THE OUTLET WALL

This is fun!

"Instead of hiding your outlets behind furniture and worrying about the mess of wires tangled behind your entertainment center, consider making an entire wall that’s nothing but outlets. Then you can artfully plug in your appliances wherever the cords look pleasing to you."

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CHAIR FABRIC GRAPHICS BY AK-LH

Ak-Lh is a graphic design firm which does some really interesting works in the world of interior decor. I just can't stop smiling at those whimsical graphics for the whole day. Link


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PING-PONG BY HUNN WAI

Isn't this what we've always wanted when we were kids? Link


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HOME REJUVENATED!

The owners of this apartment have a love for Asian contemporary art and artifacts. We were asked to create a cool, relaxing space which would showcase the art objects as well as offer them respite from a busy lifestyle.

Original layout

New layout

Here, we've created a home where filtered, ambient light creates an almost ethereal feel. This is further enhanced through a strategic use of soft colors, high gloss finishes and tinted glass. The result is truly minimalist but not cold, with the injection of textured surfaces and bright tones around the house.

Entrance - before

Entrance - after

Upon entry into the house, a deep-colored enveloping ceiling structure joining up with a glass partition becomes apparent. This structure connects to a lengthy, full height storage unit which also showcases the owners' prized possession of horse figurines at the dining area.

Living/ dining areas - before

Living/ dining areas - after

Balcony

On the advice of a Feng Shui master, the sofa and dining set were to be positioned apart at both ends of the living space. In response, a TV swivel system was created to demarcate the two areas and offers entertainment from every corner of the apartment, including the kitchen. Most of the furniture were brought over from the owners' previous home on our advice.

Original bedrooms to be combined to form master bedroom

Master bedroom - after

Detail shot of owners' artifacts

Two bedrooms were combined to create a larger master bedroom. A sliding wardrobe system was recreated to provided much needed storage space while concealing the existing toilet entry at one section - another Feng Shui requirement.

Corridor to bedrooms - before

Corridor to bedrooms - after

The original entry to a 3rd bedroom was demolished to create an open study area. A raised wooden 'runway' erected along the bedroom corridor leads into this area.

Study area - before

Study area - after

Impressed with the study room concept at the Leicester Road project, the owners requested for a cocoon-like lounge area by the window to enjoy the scenery outside. White and mustard colors work together to produce a cozy, clean-cut atmosphere for work and relaxation.

Stan

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