THE CHIC HOME

Playful apartment a collector's dream

Young couple's industrial-chic HDB flat serves as backdrop for colourful collection of toys and art

(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area. (Left) The walk-in wardrobe features playful elements such as a Bearbrick figurine and the shark from Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape. (Left) Light rattan chairs balance the home's darker hues. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF EARTH INTERIOR
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area. (Left) The walk-in wardrobe features playful elements such as a Bearbrick figurine and the shark from Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape. (Left) Light rattan chairs balance the home's darker hues. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF EARTH INTERIOR
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area. (Left) The walk-in wardrobe features playful elements such as a Bearbrick figurine and the shark from Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape. (Left) Light rattan chairs balance the home's darker hues. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF EARTH INTERIOR
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area. (Left) The walk-in wardrobe features playful elements such as a Bearbrick figurine and the shark from Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape. (Left) Light rattan chairs balance the home's darker hues. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF EARTH INTERIOR
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area. (Left) The walk-in wardrobe features playful elements such as a Bearbrick figurine and the shark from Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape. (Left) Light rattan chairs balance the home's darker hues. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF EARTH INTERIOR
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area. (Left) The walk-in wardrobe features playful elements such as a Bearbrick figurine and the shark from Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape. (Left) Light rattan chairs balance the home's darker hues. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF EARTH INTERIOR
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area
(Above) The living, dining, and dry kitchen zones are distinct yet linked for easy movement. (Left) A Mona Lisa painting and shelves of figurines mounted side by side in one of the bedrooms. (Far left) Kaws-inspired artwork hanging in the dining area. (Left) The walk-in wardrobe features playful elements such as a Bearbrick figurine and the shark from Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape. (Left) Light rattan chairs balance the home's darker hues. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF EARTH INTERIOR
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A home should be playful, expressive and inviting - and this five-room Housing Board flat in Bidadari Park Drive embodies all three qualities.

Belonging to a young couple - Ms Anthea Tang, who is 29 and works in marketing, and Mr Gabriel Chan, who is 30 and works in sales - the 1,000 sq ft home is light and airy with subtle industrial touches, and filled with their favourite toy collectibles and artwork.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 24, 2021, with the headline Playful apartment a collector's dream. Subscribe