SquareRooms | Issue 180 • April 2020

27 Exploring the rich materiality of understated textures, this bachelor’s pad offers an incredible sense of visual depth which adds to its distinctive boutique hotel-inspired setting What home means to this professional in his thirties is a cosy and chic mancave for him to get away from it all. “He wanted a relaxing ambience and a stylish space where he could entertain from time to time,” reveals designer Joey Khu from Joey Khu Interior Design who helmed the renovation. Looking at the original layout of this 10-year-old resale condo, Joey knew that significant changes had to be implemented to carve out a space conducive for maximum rest and relaxation. That culminated in a refreshed open- concept layout where he hacked away boundary walls of the kitchen and a common bedroom and reshuffled the configurations of the remaining two bedrooms and ensuite bathroom. With that, the new configuration carries a fluidity of air and space and yet the private zones, namely the enlarged master suite, can be cordoned off from the communal area to retain its privacy. Such carefully-considered spatial measures offer spaces of flexibility where the homeowner can host at ease; knowing that his master bedroom and private bathroom are out of bounds to guests through hideaway sliding doors. These seamless yet space-smart strategies are just some of the design highlights that Joey thoughtfully introduced to make home a sweeter respite for this busy urbanite. The Brief