The Chic Home: Bachelor pad in Joo Chiat a rustic industrial loft
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A pillar in the centre of the room became a feature when the design team installed display shelves.
PHOTO: THREE-D CONCEPTWERKE
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SINGAPORE – This two-bedroom, 1,300 sq ft walk-up apartment in the vibrant Joo Chiat area has high ceilings and plenty of natural light.
Its owner, a single Englishman in his 50s – he works on the commercial real estate side of the banking sector and has been a Singapore permanent resident for 15 years – wanted an open-plan pad with a spacious living area where he could work, entertain friends and let his two dogs roam freely.
The unit was well maintained, but almost 40 years old, so it needed to be treated carefully.
Three-D Conceptwerke’s principal designer Dess Chew’s first course of action was to hire an engineer to ensure everything was in order.
Over the course of the $190,000, three-month renovation – the owner moved into the home in November 2022 – Mr Chew and his team stripped away everything in the unit for a clean slate. Removing walls, however, revealed structural pillars throughout the layout.
The team had to work around this and assimilated the pillars into the design by installing features such as display shelves.
By introducing art, plants and lighting, the design team brought visual interest and warmth to the home.
PHOTO: THREE-D CONCEPTWERKE
The new unit comprises a master bedroom and a free-flowing living area connected to the kitchen and dining area.
Large pendant lights illuminate the length of the kitchen counter.
PHOTO: THREE-D CONCEPTWERKE
The kitchen and dining area exude a cosy feel with bright blue cabinets and customised carpentry.
A long sofa highlights the size of the living area.
PHOTO: THREE-D CONCEPTWERKE
The living area, with its long sofa and white walls, is sunny and spacious.
All decked out in blue, the customised unit in the study area holds shelves and hides a guest bed.
PHOTO: THREE-D CONCEPTWERKE
Doing away with one bathroom made way for a large open-concept study that doubles as a guest room.
Black is a key colour in the palette, as observed in the tinted glass-fronted wardrobe.
PHOTO: THREE-D CONCEPTWERKE
The owner’s request for an industrial-loft style served as a jumping-off point for the design team.
Materials like engineered wood and local metalworks were vital to creating the warm and rustic feel.
The master bedroom is cosy and rustic, thanks to the brick wall and warm wood finishes.
PHOTO: THREE-D CONCEPTWERKE
The glass doors to the master bedroom are framed in black, a modern graphic touch that pops against the earthy brick walls.
Track and pendant lights in black and glass align with the style and add to the industrial-chic vibes.
This article first appeared in the July 2023 issue of Home & Decor, which is published by SPH Magazines. Get the August and latest issue of Home & Decor now at all newsstands or download the digital edition of Home & Decor from the App Store, Magzter or Google Play. Also, see more inspiring homes at
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