Simplicity, minimalism and functionality are three qualities that lie at the heart of every Scandinavian interior. And things are no different at this 5-room penthouse unit in Punggol. Thanks to an eclectic blend of raw textures, organic shapes and light colours, this home serves as the perfect abode for a family of seven.
“The unit’s design was based of the homeowners’ requests for a comfortable and stylish interior, and that’s why we proposed a Scandinavian look when we took on this project,” explains Wein Goh, the Design Director of interior design firm Poetus Designs. “This stylistic choice gives the unit a homely and rustic feel.”
True to Wein’s description, a casual look around the central living area reveals the presence of several traits, which are rooted in Nordic design. Prominent among these features is the generous use of light and wooden elements. From the parquet flooring strips to cupboard laminates, the ubiquitous presence of pale timber infuses the living room with a pastoral air that is reminiscent of a cabin’s interior.
The presence of an industrial sub-theme in the living room’s composition is also clearly discernible amidst the heavy use of Scandinavian elements. Concrete surfaces – running along the length of the ceiling to the back of the television console – add a edgy touch to the lounge’s comfortable ambiance with their cool tones and unfinished textures. Close by, a grey sofa set and a shaggy carpet further reinforce the underlying look with their complementary colour schemes.
In similar fashion, the kitchen, which was created by knocking down several partition walls, shares the same design convention as its adjacent spaces. Ligneous materials feature prominently here in the kitchen’s back walls and as part of an acrylic white topped preparation counter. A leadstone cladding covering the front of the sink area echoes the subtle industrialis theme of the living room as well.
Further into the house, the master bedroom carries a contemporary charm with its clean, natural colours. Smooth ivory walls along with bleached closet doors set a neat contrast to the vanilla-and-brown flooring and timber door frames. The same can be said for the khaki curtains and warm grey sheets which pop out from the predominantly whitewashed appearance of the room.
Conversely, the children’s bedroom takes on a decidedly bolder appearance with its sky-blue walls and a series of colourful accessories. Organic silhouettes also take centrestage here, as seen by the presence of various free-form fittings including a series of curved-edged storage cabinets, a pair of balloon-shaped lamps, and a stylish ceiling fan with paddle-like blades.
This was adapted from an article written originally by Stanley Lim in the May issue of SquareRooms.
