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Hide and keep: Hidden storage without compromising on style

Smart designs in this apartment offer hidden storage without compromising on style and practicality

In this bedroom, most of the wall space has been turned into stylishly concealed storage. The guest room's built-in storage is wrapped around the daybed, which is the space's centrepiece and is enhanced by the feature wall. The bathtub that was previ
A pouf that doubles as a coffee table adds interest to the living room (above), while a sculptural light above the island-dining table serves as a focal point. PHOTO: SPH MAGAZINES; ART DIRECTION: NONIE CHEN
In this bedroom, most of the wall space has been turned into stylishly concealed storage. The guest room's built-in storage is wrapped around the daybed, which is the space's centrepiece and is enhanced by the feature wall. The bathtub that was previ
The guest room's built-in storage is wrapped around the daybed, which is the space's centrepiece and is enhanced by the feature wall. PHOTO: SPH MAGAZINES; ART DIRECTION: NONIE CHEN
In this bedroom, most of the wall space has been turned into stylishly concealed storage. The guest room's built-in storage is wrapped around the daybed, which is the space's centrepiece and is enhanced by the feature wall. The bathtub that was previ
The bathtub that was previously in the bathroom has been removed. In its place now is a shower compartment. PHOTO: SPH MAGAZINES; ART DIRECTION: NONIE CHEN
In this bedroom, most of the wall space has been turned into stylishly concealed storage. The guest room's built-in storage is wrapped around the daybed, which is the space's centrepiece and is enhanced by the feature wall. The bathtub that was previ
A pouf that doubles as a coffee table adds interest to the living room, while a sculptural light above the island-dining table (above) serves as a focal point. PHOTO: SPH MAGAZINES; ART DIRECTION: NONIE CHEN
Lynn Tan
Updated
Feb 09, 2019, 05:26 AM
Published
Feb 09, 2019, 05:00 AM
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One of the biggest issues about moving from a big home to a small one is finding sufficient storage for the things you have.

But for this couple, both legal professionals in their 40s who used to live in a four-storey landed home for almost a decade, the move to a three-bedroom condominium apartment in Meyer Road was relatively pain-free.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 09, 2019, with the headline Hide and keep: Hidden storage without compromising on style. Subscribe

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