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Gambit 12

Top Forms 14

Next to Nature 20

Talent Scout 22

Simple Pleasures 24

Hot Hue 26

Design in Mind 28

Town Talk 30

Interior Trend 32

Artifact 36

Eco Nista 114

Stocklist 120

Bubblin 40

Mums the Word 100

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An Italia Love Story 18

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PUBLISHER:VERONICA NG J. L.

MANAGING EDITOR:ZULFA JURENI - KUNG

STAFF WRITERS:BELLE CHUNG

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WEB DEVELOPER:CHAW SINT YIN

GRAPHIC DESIGNER:MELODY TEDJA

SENIOR SALESEXECUTIVES:CYNDI LEEELSON YAP

PHOTOGRAPHERS:ANDY LIEWCHARLIE LIMEDWARD HENDRICKSGAN GIM TIONGJAMES LIANGKEN HAYDENROXY SZU

The New R on the Block 116Under the Sun 118

Visual Empowered 110Oh Woody! 111More than Meets the Surface 112Dress your Home 113

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gambit

A lways finish what you start, is what the saying goes. I disagree. Home-making is the so-called work-in-progress, isnt it? Always adding, removing or updating things to create your latest little triumph.Then theres the make-over project which requires a little

planning and certainly no small feat. The overly-ambitious mind can conjure many ideas to convert a space from dull to wow.

Things do get interesting and creatively so when faced with rigid parameters such as limited budget and space. To solve the latter, in comes the art of space manipulation or space-faking.

The key to space-faking is best approached with precision, bordering on obsessive, attention to detail, coupled with a burning desire to use every conceivable nook and awkward cranny for storage. No opportunity is overlooked.

For studio and soho unit dwellers, beds can be lifted up and

house proud

mirrors subtly angled to accommodate sneaky shelving behind or underneath them. Even the stairs can reveal storage beneath their treads. Other areas liberated can be potentials for the inclusion of en-suite dressing rooms, vanity sinks and designer loos with no compromise on style or comfort. So, rule one: avail yourself of every millimetre of potential storage space in order to release room for more rooms!

In this issue, we are thrilled to present you with inspiring homes to fit small spaces or to complement a growing artifact collection. Each is immaculately conceived to fulfill dreams and lifestyle choices.

Let your home be a testament to your creativity and an extension to your personal style. Your quest for a beautiful home starts here.

Zulfa JK, Editor.

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For that warm homely touch, brick tiles are the top choice. New brick tiles are creative, versatile and durable. Most of all, they are available in an assorted range of colour tones to make your interior modern and trendy.

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cocooned within your poolside moment is as warm

and cosy as it is chic and classy. This Spline

collection from Schtz is available at

Fritsch-Durisotti.

Talk about whos made the biggest splash at the pool party!

Splashing onto the scene this summer, chaise lounges have

gone big. Literally. Blowing up the stocking-stitch pattern

to create an expanded effect, this chaise lounge is huge

on texture, structure and identity. Designed by Patricia

Urquiola, the Biknit is available fromMoroso.

SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSFritsch-Durisotti, www.fritsch-durisotti.com Moroso, www.moroso.it XTRA Designs, www.xtra.com.sg

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Can you feel the sea breeze in your hair?

Taste the saltiness of its air on your lips?

From Francesco Rota comes a modern

reinterpretation of the 1920s deckchairs on

liners that will deck out your summer with

iconic style. Docking in with delight, Deck One

is available from Moroso.

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The 2012 Salone del Mobile of Milan recently saw the twocelebrated Italian brandscollaborating once againwith their presentation of LACUCINA ALESSI by Valcucine.

This is Italian savoir faire at its best, which combines deep-rooted craftsmanship with new technological expertise typical of cutting-edgemanufacturers: Alessi and Valcucine. embodiment of this. The new LaCucinaAlessi by Valcucine contract project by the Dutch architect Wiel Arets is an all-in-one unit in Corian Glacier White with rounded edges and corners,distinctive for the complete absence of visible joints and the experience of roundness, no sharp edges philosophy.

an italia love

storyThe marriage of

LaCucina + Alessi. SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSLaCucinaAlessi, www.lacucinaalessi.com

LACUCINAALESSI by Valcucine, designed by Wiel Arets.

It comes in three designs: an island, an island with two additional columns,and a wall version, which can be alteredand personalised to fit customisationrequirements. For an elegant finish, a tap is also designed by Wiel Arets andproduced by the Finnish Oras.

The typical features of Wiel Aretss design approach are firmly in evidenceas explained by Alberto Alessi, ... the tendency for the parts to be regular,without however being minimalist in a reductive sense, the inclusion of a highlevel of intellectual complexity, but alsotangibility and formal simplicity, enable him to produce extremely refined results.

A portrait of Wiel Arets, the designer of LACUCINAALESSI by Valcucine 2012.

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6 reasons to look up to the long necked cutie.

SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONS Candylicious, www.candyliciousshop.comCreative Dimensions Gifts, www.creativedimensionsgifts.comKaren Millen, www.karenmillen.comLazy Susan, www.lazysusanusa.comThe Good Things, www.thegoodthings.com.sgThe Olive Tree Shop, theolivetreeshop.co.uk

1. CHIC are those soft brown dapples! Animal prints are so right now, even for homes and this Faux Pony Giraffe Print Bin makes a trendy magazine holder. Available exclusively from Lazy Susan.

2. sweet is its disposition. Even in pink or purple, these handcrafted baby giraffe figurines are adorable. Available in two heights, exclusively from Creative Dimensions Gifts.

3. sturdy is its stance. Just like Ida, she makes a charming bookend and paperweight. Ida Giraffe is available from The Good Things, seen here frolicking with her Zuny buddies.

4. Funny is its expression like Melman Giraffe in DreamWorks movie, Madagascar and heres a rotund and cuddly one thats a ball of fun. We found him among the chocolates and sweets at Candylicious.

5. tALL & sLender like this charming sculptured lamp in Decayed Gold finish with a 12 fez satin shade. Available exclusively from The Olive Tree Shop.

6. eLeGAnt is the walk, even when its galloping. Step into the hottest footwear, the Karen Millen Giraffe Print Gladiator and sashay like a fashionista.

THE GIRAFFE Did you know that this 2m long necked, even toed angulated African mammal got its name from its camel-like face and those spots, similar to the leopards? They can be hues of orange, chestnut brown or almost black on light cream coat. They thrive well in the savannas, grasslands and woodlands where acacia trees are plenty and the leaves are tasty to the giraffes. To keep cool, those tiny horns on their heads are highly vascular. More about giraffes @ giraffeconservation.org

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONS CROP, www.cropdesign.itIkea, www.ikea.com.sgJohn Leung, www.john-leung.comNODUS, www.nodusrug.itYour Carpet, www.your-carpet.com

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1. FluFFy TuFTed Balls Imagine digging your feet into hundreds of fluffy woolly tufted balls. Its almost like walking on clouds. Aptly named Pompon, French designer Matali Crasset graced the Design Week in Milan recently with this luxurious, sculptured wool rug for Nodus. Perhaps inspired by nature, the rug has a lovely flower motif.

2. Borderline Nodus, Italys best for rich collection of modern designer wool carpets and rugs, added a brand new rug to the Allover Collection. Designed by Matali Crasset, she gives the striking green wool rug irregular, broken borders for a refreshing contour.

3. Magic carppeT Add a slatted glass coffee table to a rug full of carps and you get a magic carpet! The patterned carps on the carppet come alive. Created by John Leung, the moire effect element of surprise in his design won him the Best Of The Best, RedDot Design Award 2011. To experience this optimal magic, view the animation in action online at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YmN0J17aeI

4. leka cirkus Little rugrats will love tumbling with monkey and his circus friends on the play rug! There are sounds to stimulate all of juniors senses and fine motor skills but when its naptime, his zoo pals make a comfy headrest. Available from Ikea.

5. iTs noT a rug Ruggedly disguised as a pouf and footrest, PomPon is an one urban chic handmade chair made from wool remnants from textile, twisted with strips of cotton and linen. Created by Italian design studio CROP, the armchair set comes in vibrant colours and so soft, kitty might mistake it for a giant ball of yarn!

6. leTs TwisT Join the dots or play twister on TWISTER 2913 TRKIS. Some stretching is good but dont get into a pretzel twist. Available from Your Carpet.

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your glassraise Whats your favourite tipple?

SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONS Drinkstuff, www.drinkstuff.comEtsy, www.etsy.comHomeWetBar, www.homewetbar.comIkea, www.ikea.com.sgLolita, www.lolitamartiniglasses.comMarks & Spencer, www.marksandspencer.com.sgSwarovski, www.swarovski.com

1. Stacked For an impromptu toast, these glass tumblers make any occasion joyous and festive. Fabuls comes in lilac, green and turquoise, available from Ikea.

2. tic tac toe Have a shot at an old school game with a twist! Available from Drinkstuff.

3. ShotS & LadderS Your next B-52 might just land you back where you started in this classic board game. Available from Home Wet Bar.

4. Shaken, not Stirred Martini was an iconic 1930s cocktail and always made famous, possibly by James Bond (its his favourite tipple). When hes back in the UK, shouldnt he be +44 07? From chocolat-tini to watermelon-tini, in New Orleans or Taipei, the best tini glassware is a sleek stem glass and they are great for serving desserts and dips. Funky ones are just plain zany to have like the Love my Martini martini glasses by Lolita.

5. Wine BottLe not required Have Le Froglet, will travel. Ready to drink wine packaged in a special glass (thats actually plastic) sounds just so handy for a picnic in the park or on the beach. You can pick your favourite wine and not fight over which flavour to have. Le Froglet is available in three delicious favourites: Chardonnay, Shiraz and Ros. All exclusively available from Marks & Spencer.

6. champagne caSanova Glam up your romantic dinner date at home with these gorgeous Crystalline Toasting Flutes. Designed by Steven Weinberg, the stem is filled with clear Swarovski crystals for an elegant silhouette and the faceted crystal base gives grandeur. Available from Swarovski.

7. make mine Frozen Put on your sombrero and mark May with the queen of cocktails: margaritas! Serve them in classy margi glassware with a cactus stem for additional fiesta fun! Available from Etsy.

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BAHAMA SEA Cool like the hue of the Bahama, both

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handcrafted in Mexico. Made of paper mache over iron,

they are hand painted with low V.O.C paint. Exclusively

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KIDS CHAIR Stackable and adjustable to start your kids on maintaining a good sitting posture. The new collection from Nissin is available exclusively at atomi.

SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSatomi, www.atomi-jp.comEgg Culture, www.eggculture.sgMoroccan Mart, moroccanmart.comPillow Talk, www.pillowtalk.com.auStray Dog Designs, www.straydogdesigns.comThe Good Things, www.thegoodthings.com.sg

BLUE BOY Its no Monkey Business

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Exploiting their forte, design firm Ide Etcetera, boldly enters into a new phase in their line of work, breaking new grounds and opening up a whole new way of living. Spearheading the team in the increasingly popular and expanding industry of Soho Living, is tCreative Director of Ide Etcetera, Chris Cheng.

Increasingly so, home-owners look to interior design as a creative means to tailor make their abodes. Yet more than just a pretty interior, they desire for a creative source that is able to interpret that which is uniquely them and translate it into a space that is ideally theirs. Understanding the basis of home-owners needs and desires, Ide Etcetera is more than a design firm. They are an innovative think tank that combines mastery of design with finesse in execution to realize the dreams and desires of their clients.

So what is the fundamental that drive their creative success? Mood and technique as Creative Director, Chris Cheng will tell you, These two factors in varying depth span a width of ambience

Left to Right:A worded map of the world for the travel-loving photographer.

With careful space planning, every need and want is met from study area to a gym.

Chris Cheng Creative Director

SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSide etcetera, www.etc.com.sg

that is original and unparalleled in the clients living and work space.

Attesting to this is one of their many design projects, Lux Dream Studio a Soho unit that is both home and workplace to an international photographer. Across the rooms, a varied combination of elements such as timbre flooring, industrial scaffolding, grey bricked wall and polished white tiles were used. Applied in varying depths, the spatiality of the Soho unit exudes artistic professionalism befitting of its home-owner and comfortable relaxation of a home.

Intrinsic to the homes interior design are the artful touches of personalization. In reminiscence of the home-owners love for the boating lifestyle, the home spots pothole-inspired windows that stimulate the yacht experience. Beautiful portraits and furnishings of aesthetic drama such as the London street lamp ceiling light in the kitchen reflect and embody the creative nature of the owner.

Just as creativity is never orthodox, neither is engineering. When combined and executed concisely, only great work

of finesse results. Taking things up a notch, Ide Etcetera

went through a thorough and expensive research to find a space-saving alternative that will allow for the maximum exploitation of the units height a luxurious 4.5 metres of it. Using furniture reinforced with steel, they act not only as storage areas but also as the walls of the unit, giving both structural support and spatial division. What was originally a 1 200 square feet unit expanded to some 2 000 square feet, adding the luxury of space to that of height.

Equipped with extensive creativity, expressive ideas and excellent engineering, Ide Etcetera takes the world of design and Soho Living by storm.


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Compact and timeless, this eco-friendly storer is available in two sizes.

Sleek and sophisticated with a black polished finishing, the Le Piano Zoneless Induction Hob takes centre stage in the kitchen. The first of zoneless cooking hob of its kind, this 90mm x 893mm x 488mm innovation pushes the boundaries of induction cooking. At any one time, on any part of the hob, up to five cooking pots regardless of size or shape can be used.

Like a piano, it can be tuned and played to your culinary tone with its three pre-set cooking modes. Solo determines the entire cooking area at a uniform temperature and setting. Piano creates three independent cooking zones with individual adjustable settings and Expert recognizes cooking pans and memorizes settings which allows the pans to be moved without losing the chosen settings.

Dubbed Jewels of the Kitchen, De Dietrichs Premium collection boasts an array of sensuous designs and finishing as well as state-of-the-art enhancements that will imbue refinement into your home kitchen. View the whole collection at www.dedietrich.com.sg.

No matter the limitations of your cupboard space or the oddity of the corner in your room, Howards Storage World prides itself for being the one stop solution for an organized, clutter-free living. Their product concept is simple: To create a place for everything and make it easy to keep everything in its place.

This season, Howards is bringing you product solutions that are not only simple and functional but also, versatile. Male or female, young or old, Howards new products can be used in any space to hold any item. Epitomizing product versatility is their Hanging Jewellery Organiser. Lightweight and non-bulky, this handy

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The shower head measuring 980 x 540 millimetres, is made of stainless steel and is finished in white. The flutes are made of a thermoplastic known as ABS material

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a breath a of lifeffDesign in the world of healthcare.

I t is known that design is not justabout aesthetics. It is also aboutfunctionality which has really taken root and blossomed over the 19th Century. Today as modernismsoars, the designing world is boldlytaking the concept of practicality and relevance into new territories.

Recalling the insightful words of worldrenowned architect Walter Gropius in his address on the direction and role of architecture and design, he said thatthey must necessarily be a creative effort to integrate simultaneously design,

construction and economy of any giventask with its social end. In other words,design must be the harmonious point of marriage between spatial dimensions and purpose, spatial aesthetics and function.

At the helm of this push and anexpert of the trait, one of the longest serving Interior Design Consultancies inSingapore, Davenport Campbell, strives with resounding innovation. The key to their success lies in their foresightand clarity in integrating design with its social end. Since the inception of its parent company in Sydney, Australia in 1977, Davenport Campbell has alwayssought to deliver a range of solutions that satisfy user demands, investment criteria, marketplace trends and environmental concerns.

Abiding in their clear aim, their local

operation which was established in 1982, has since conquered new grounds.Traditionally providing design for specialist corporate office, they have adapted their expertise into the healthcare industry.Amongst their many successful projects isthe East Shore Hospital.

Identifying the growing importance of preventative care versus sickness care,Davenport Campbell played a crucialrole in injecting new life into this ever-evolving industry. Gone are the days when hospitals are sterile places of bleak hope and morbidity. Resurrecting East Shore with a fresh sense of hope and recovery, the hospital takes on a new attitude and drive as an all-inclusive wellness centre.

Its open-ended lay-out with a cleanand sophisticated design is not only

Drawing knowledge and experience from corporate office projects, Davenport strategically integrates their design expertise into health care facilities.

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSDavenport Campbell, www.davenportcampbell.com

The lobby area of the East Shore Hospital is a bold step-away from orthodox.

Armed with a design sense, health care institutions are equipped with a more holistic outlook and care of their patients health and wellness.

luxurious but also comfortable. Such a design rightly encourages rest and facilitates a deep sense of rejuvenation. Lifting the drab associated with hospitals, large glass panels from floor to ceiling opens the entire lobby area creating livelyvisual interaction between the outdoor and the indoor environment.

Even the meeting room is a conduciveenvironment of relevance. The spreadof dark grey and wheat-crme carpetacross the floor of Natixis meeting roomaccentuates the classy wood finish table and stylish white office chairs. Paired with a neat row of comfortably cushioned seats along the length of thewindow, Davenport Campbell effectively creates the perfect environment of ease and professionalism in which the medical board can discuss corporatematters productively.

With many successful projects such as KK Womens & Childrens Hospital,NAMC Clinics and Natixis under theirbelt, Davenport is still pushing the relevance and practicality of theirdesigns to an even greater height.Aware that medical technology is ahuge part of hospitals, their designs are flexible and efficient environments,capable of change and expansion, inaccordance to their clients needs.

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The lobby area of the East Shore Hospital is a bold step-away from orthodox.

Armed with a design sense, health care institutions are equipped with a more holistic outlook and care of their patients health and wellness.

luxurious but also comfortable. Such a design rightly encourages rest and facilitates a deep sense of rejuvenation. Lifting the drab associated with hospitals, large glass panels from floor to ceiling opens the entire lobby area creating livelyvisual interaction between the outdoor and the indoor environment.

Even the meeting room is a conduciveenvironment of relevance. The spreadof dark grey and wheat-crme carpetacross the floor of Natixis meeting roomaccentuates the classy wood finish table and stylish white office chairs. Paired with a neat row of comfortably cushioned seats along the length of thewindow, Davenport Campbell effectively creates the perfect environment of ease and professionalism in which the medical board can discuss corporatematters productively.

With many successful projects such as KK Womens & Childrens Hospital,NAMC Clinics and Natixis under theirbelt, Davenport is still pushing the relevance and practicality of theirdesigns to an even greater height.Aware that medical technology is ahuge part of hospitals, their designs are flexible and efficient environments,capable of change and expansion, inaccordance to their clients needs.


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vulnerability and perplexity. Behind itsseemingly simple and random construct, lies a rigorous experimentation that strips it down to its post-painterly technicalities. In creating this rainbow decadence,Davenport reveals, I control liquid, I usecolour, and I try to choreograph thesedifferent elements together. There is alot of internal rigour to the process butat the same time it is about chance. Theresulting collection, void of doctrineand geometrical form, is a purely visual experience that explores the physical and psychological relationships betweenviewer and his visual culture.

Born in Sidcup, London in 1966,Davenport studied art at NorthwichCollege of Art and Design in Chesire before going to Goldsmiths College from where he graduated in 1988. Since then, he has built an amazing portfolio of artworks including a 13-metre mural forthe Tate Triennial in 2003 and a 48-metre long painting for Southwark Council and Land Securities in 2006. His works canbe found in many important collectionsworldwide such as the Daimler ChryslerCollection in Stuttgart and the Weltkunst Collection in Zurich.

Splashing onto our local scene, Between the Lines is on exhibit at Art Plural Gallery from 11th May to 7th July.

Post-painterly abstractions.

SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSArt Plural Gallery, www.artpluralgallery.com

Puddle Painting.

Poured Lines Study Guardsman Red.

colour codedW ith art, it is never really what you see is whatyou get. Aptly titled Between the Lines, Ian

Davenports latest collection of art worksdraws you in to a colour-coded spectrumof vibrancy and complexity.

It began as an experimental reaction to the painterly gestural approaches of Abstract Expressionism. Now, arevolutionary exploration of artistic expression, post-painterly abstractionspush beyond its contemporary to leave behind all the associated grandiosedrama and spirituality. Instead, itstrives for an anonymity in executionthat is characterized by linearity of design, vivaciousness of colour,openness of composition and lack of detail and incident.

A prominent artist of post-painterly abstractions, Davenport displays hismastery of this artistic form. Truly lackingin detail and incident, every piece withinthe collection is but a crescendo of colours orchestrated into rows of lines. Truly vivacious in colour and open incomposition, the psychedelic sequencing of colours flow in varying widths to formconcentric puddles at the base of thecanvases. The sensory immediacy of the collection is saturated in its fluidity,boldness and viewer accessibility.

Yet sitting ever so subtly between thelines, there is a pervasive sense of rigidity,


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so Celebrating luxury and individuality.Text by Belle Chung | Photography by Andy Liew


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Where a plush white carpet envelopes the room in soft comfort, wood-cut coffee tables punctuates the space with warm character.


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Situated along Siglap Road, The Flamingo holds within its compound a unique combination of apartment types, specifically the cosy studio apartments and the spacious three-bedroom apartments. Entrusting the interiors to Victor Ng & Kelvin Gan, designers of Elements ID, they are transformed into a visual fanfare of characteristic elegance.

Across both studio and three-bedroom apartments, the interiors stand as testimony of their design mastery. Current yet distinct, every space at every level of

aestheticism is as sensitively conjured as it is luxuriously endowed. Whether it is for a family of four, newly-weds or bachelors, his design calls to mind stylish living and inspires tasteful individuality that is rightly appropriated for all.

Entering the home space of the three-bedroom apartment, its contemporary appeal is tangible. Artfully blending textures and colours, each room carries its own flavour without compromising on the cohesive identity of the home. Embodying this in its entirety is the living room. Light grey walls are accented with shimmery grey leather upholstery giving the living

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Warm wood and lush neutral tones, this is a nod to splendid rest.

Breaking away from convention, the ceiling lamp is replaced by a bespoke beam of lighting.

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Transparency act the clear body of the study chair lifts the weight of spatial congestion.

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room an edgy and chic coolness that echo the nuances of the modern industrial style. Played off against the softer textures of wood and fabric, an elegant homeliness is imbued into the style.

Equalling in luxury and comfort, the private enclaves of the bedrooms are an invitation to pampered rest. Standing

out amongst the thematic black and greys, is the study room. Coated in white, its comparatively narrower space is immediately broadened. Working in full complements, a mirrored wall creates the illusion of depth. Simple yet functional, its design makes room for both work and play. Should time-out from labour

With characteristic flair, the pronounced detail of the wood grains propels the living room from bland to distinctively elegant.

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room an edgy and chic coolness that echo the nuances of the modern industrial style. Played off against the softer textures of wood and fabric, an elegant homeliness is imbued into the style.

Equalling in luxury and comfort, the private enclaves of the bedrooms are an invitation to pampered rest. Standing

out amongst the thematic black and greys, is the study room. Coated in white, its comparatively narrower space is immediately broadened. Working in full complements, a mirrored wall creates the illusion of depth. Simple yet functional, its design makes room for both work and play. Should time-out from labour

With characteristic flair, the pronounced detail of the wood grains propels the living room from bland to distinctively elegant.

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is required, a bespoke framework of rest stretches along one end of the room, opening up the necessary spatiality for quiet moments of siesta.

With boldness, the studio apartment challenges the basic conceptions of home space. In bagging convention, this room takes centre stage. A wonderful addition for the bachelor or newly-wed, the small but highly functional kitchen transforms the room into a multi-faceted living space. Thoughtful design makes greasy odours and cumbersome cleaning the least of your worries. Ensuring only the aroma of delicious food wafts through the space, a small but strong ventilation hood is built directly above the hot plate stove. At the same time, simple but classy tiled flooring renders cleaning a breeze.

A true reflection of the urban lifestyle, Kelvins design of the interiors is all about smart space planning and creative radicalism. Urban, current and tasteful, both apartments celebrate individuality without compromising on cohesion, independence without neglecting the familial.

Sensitively conjured and luxuriously endowed, this is your dream abode come true.

SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSElements ID, www.elementsid.com.sg

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Classy and elegant, this is your bedroom divine.

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so gentlyhomeIn sensitivity to spatial niche and needs.

Text by Belle Chung Photography by Edward Hendricks


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Rest and relaxation so gently expressed, you cannot help but sigh in delightful contentment.

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Sometimes urban living can be tough and high strung. Surrounded by carefully pruned shrubbery and cold architecture, the thirst for a space of quietude and rest can be great. With great sensitivity and a keen sense of design, the team at Image Creative Design conjured an interior space that emulates soothing ambiance and fluid appeal.

Sitting genteel-like, the unassuming attitude of the living room is at once unobtrusive and uplifting. Creamed in a neutral palette, its soft tone is in full complements with the wood panelled feature wall. Used in combination, the spatiality exudes warm invitation that immediately sets you at ease with it. As you settle in and unwind with a spot of TV entertainment, soft furnishings in off-white rise to greet you in plush comforts.

Yet for all the tranquil rest that the natural textures and cosy tonality of the interior inspires, it does not neglect class. Reflecting contemporary tempo are the coffee table and bespoke TV wall. Their mirror surfaces not only brightens the room by lending accentuation to its lighting but also gives it a chic, polished finishing.

By contrast, the kitchen space entices communal fun. With modern flair, it adapts an open concept that unites the

Left (Top):Lighting the feature wall with the soft glow of elegance, the thoughtful lighting enlivens its woody texture.

Left (Bottom):Innovatively lighted, the kitchen counter illuminates keen design sense as it spots its own bar bench.

Facing Page:Epitomizing spatial balance and unified functionality in earthy balance, the ceiling of veneered wood in heavy brown harmoniously contrasts against the affair of white across the floor space.

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Drawing on the Soho lifestyle, the master bedroom is a finespun dynamism of work and play.

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSImage Creative Design, www.imagecreative.com.sg

kitchen with the dining area. A clever space-saving ruse, the intrinsic purpose of its spatial concept is to create, within the home, a niche spatiality that is all encompassing yet cosily private. The secret? Its bespoke dining table. Nearly running the full length of the area, its extension from the kitchen cabinetry frames the space in its totality as both cooking and dining area. Uniquely U-shaped, its spatial layout involves every occupant within it, facilitating and encouraging an all-rounded and inclusive fellowship.

Enter the private enclave of the master bedroom and you are immediately embraced in quiet elegance. On a simple palette of crme white, accentuations in rich black give the room classy definition and appropriates the right mood. Where a black velvet headboard with leaf

motif punctuates the bedroom with grandeur, a black timbered ceiling lends sophistication to the study area. Dividing the space with design intelligence is the bespoke floor to ceiling display shelf. Its artful combination of open and concealed shelving retains the flavour of intimacy whilst allowing for tasteful indulgence of show-and-tell.

From room to room, the design flows with refine aestheticism and stands as a testimony of Image Creative Designs Midas touch of creativity. With acute sensitivity to spatial niche, the team innovatively reinterprets home-owners needs to bring them inspiring home interiors that refreshes and rejuvenates at every turn.

Top:Artful duality.

Right:Sophistication is its definition.

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Statements of style a minimalist coffee table in uniquely light form and a classy display shelf in timeless black.


slated in styleCharming aesthetics for privacy and space.Text by Belle Chung | Photography by Gan Gim Tiong

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I n the private lands of Blandford Road, each house is a statementof wealth and class. Viewed from the scope of design, however, allpale in comparison to the one that sitsat number 70. Seemingly homogeneousto its neighbouring semi-detach house,number 70 conceals a characteristic appeal that impresses at every turn.

Conjured by designer Keith Kang of Edgeline Planners, the home is a visageof elegant modernity. Its essence lies in the accentuations as Keith focuses ondetails that thrive on privacy and space. Furnishings, clever twists in its interiorand luxuriously deep hues come together

Top:A groovy delight, the futuristic black and yellow lamp lights the entertainment room up for some casual down-time.

Facing Page:Not just a wall, the white gloss surface conceals ample storage for kitchen wares and more.

to create an abode of explicit stylistic sense and timeless charm.

At once warm and classy, the openspace of the living and dining areas is like a gracious host, drawing you inwith its easy charisma. In achieving thisaesthetic effect, furnishing textures arekey. Defined by plump softness is theliving room where a plus size sofa of woven linen in medium grey, makes noqualms about announcing its presence of comfort. The dining area by contrastis defined by an absence of the plush.A set of dining furniture in clear acrylic punctuates the space with an attitude of the distinguished. Complemented by a spread of glossy surfaces, the

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSEdgeline Planners, www.edgeline.com.sg

space is imbued with a cool classiness.While texture appropriates perimetersand functions within this interior, thethematic application of black and dark greys retains its cohesive design flavour.

Exuding much esteemedsophistication, the master bedroom is the envy of every home-owner. A sanctuaryof intimate privacy and rest, its design reflects an intricate sensitivity to these very needs and characteristics of the space. Central to this is the extravagantwalk-in wardrobe. Boldly stretching acrossthe entire length of the room, it clearly

and neatly defines spatial functions. Thisessentially allows rest to be a wholesomeand organic experience without theclutter of a dresser impeding on it.

Creatively constructed, the charmof the bespoke wardrobe doesnt stophere. Truly a design detail that thrives onprivacy and space, its unconventional wall of glass panels is as radical as it is creative. Its bold stretch across the room allows it to parallel the floor-to-ceiling windows, thereby creating a seamless flow of spatiality that enhances the rooms luxury of spaciousness. Simple

but classy, the materiality of glass addssophistication to this luxury. Spotting a tinted surface, they work in complementswith clean white blinds to enrich the sense of privacy within the room.

With Keiths keen understandingof what it means to create functionaldesign, number 70 on Blandford Road is transformed into an authentic embodiment of life and style.Practical yet suave, this home is aromance and dream come true.

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSEdgeline Planners, www.edgeline.com.sg

space is imbued with a cool classiness.While texture appropriates perimetersand functions within this interior, thethematic application of black and dark greys retains its cohesive design flavour.

Exuding much esteemedsophistication, the master bedroom is the envy of every home-owner. A sanctuaryof intimate privacy and rest, its design reflects an intricate sensitivity to these very needs and characteristics of the space. Central to this is the extravagantwalk-in wardrobe. Boldly stretching acrossthe entire length of the room, it clearly

and neatly defines spatial functions. Thisessentially allows rest to be a wholesomeand organic experience without theclutter of a dresser impeding on it.

Creatively constructed, the charmof the bespoke wardrobe doesnt stophere. Truly a design detail that thrives onprivacy and space, its unconventional wall of glass panels is as radical as it is creative. Its bold stretch across the room allows it to parallel the floor-to-ceiling windows, thereby creating a seamless flow of spatiality that enhances the rooms luxury of spaciousness. Simple

but classy, the materiality of glass addssophistication to this luxury. Spotting a tinted surface, they work in complementswith clean white blinds to enrich the sense of privacy within the room.

With Keiths keen understandingof what it means to create functionaldesign, number 70 on Blandford Road is transformed into an authentic embodiment of life and style.Practical yet suave, this home is aromance and dream come true.

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Top:Going generous on the plush, a bespoke bed frame in durable fabric lends a touch of warmth and cosiness into the sophisticated design.

Right:Literally bathing in pleasure, this is all about tasteful pampering and deluxe relaxation.

A womans love, dressing up has never been so stylish and luxurious.

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Celebrity of the day: Toby, the Loh familys lovable pet. He couldnt have been more endearing in posing for a shot.

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Top:A chef s haven. Sliding glass

panels effectively lock out after-cooking odours whilst keeping the

kitchen open and spacious.

Right:The practicality of such a green design extends beyond physical

comforts to the larger call of energy conservation and

sustainable living.

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I n designing the interiors of aresidence, beautiful aesthetics will only form a shell of a home. To fillthe residential perimeter with thesucculence of sweet fruits, meaningful aesthetics is required. Home to the Loh family, this three storey semi-detach house at Li Hwan Drive is a hallmark of just such contemporary constancy andmeaningful beauty.

Designed by Constance Ann, Founderand Principal Designer of ConstannDesign since 1988, its interior andarchitecture is imbued with minimalistic appeal. Not however, without a pertinent undercurrent of cohesiveness and harmony speaks not just of aesthetic know-how but also spatial sensitivity thatcan only come with years of experienceand refined expertise. Key to this is theuse of glass panels to fill the frames of the staircase which gives this living space a sense of mellifluous openness. It also lifts the weighted bulk of the staircase andcreates the illusion of depth.

A vision of sophisticated simplicity,the interior is inviting and warm. Wherewhite and minimalism make for austereaesthetics, Constance weaved brown tones and black accentuations. An interesting visual of texture, the browngrains of the laminated televisionwall livens the white palette in bold punctuation. Paired with plush whitesofas, the living room gently embraces you in homely comfort. Expressingthe same communal tone, a tastefulcombination of rich brown table and black leather chairs anchors the diningarea in subtle elegance.

A space of working inspiration, the study room is not only airy with its vast balcony doors but also conducive with its unobstructed view of the neighbourhoods skyline.

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Even the kitchen space is an expression of the family as a communal body. This is where Mrs. Loh spends most of her time and as she preparesmeals for the family, they like to gather incasual fellowship, says Constance. Keenly attuned to the familys needs, the island table not only provides extra storage butalso facilitates familial interactions.

While cooking meals keeps the heartof the family warm and the belliessatisfied, cleaning can be a chore and ridding the interiors of the home of greasy odours a bigger headache. With

much design sensitivity, Constance applied a dry-wet concept to the layout of the kitchen, keeping the area forwhat she termed greasy cooking on theoutskirts of the home.

Epitomizing the homes deep sense of wellness and quiet soulfulness, a luxurious air-well runs through the coreof the home. Tastefully adorned with textured tiles that mimics a brick wall, itsa natural visage that finds complementsin every weather. Yet more than just anextravagance, the air-well provides air circulation and allows natural light to

stream into the rooms and the landingarea, keeping the entire interior bright and airy. From every room, at every floor and in every weather, the natural visage of the air-well can be enjoyed.

Tranquil luxury draws you into its bosom as you move into the private enclave of the home. Veneered woodflooring makes for a cosy spread whilst bespoke cabinetry accentuates the living space with class and appropriate moods. Evoking romantic grandeur in the masterbedroom is a shimmery grey wallpaper feature with floral motifs. The study area,

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSConstann Design, www.constann.com.sg

Left:Cleverly designed, the feature wall slides open to reveal a bookshelf.

Bottom:Fine attention to details every bathroom spots edged ceramic tiles of differing pattern.

with cupboard of gloss wood laminate. Indeed, the success of design is not

solely dependent on its artistic appeal. It is also about its ability to facilitatemeaningful fellowships. With 25 years of experience in interior design, Constance definitely knows best when it comes totransforming living spaces and imbuing it with sentimental value.

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSConstann Design, www.constann.com.sg

Left:Cleverly designed, the feature wall slides open to reveal a bookshelf.

Bottom:Fine attention to details every bathroom spots edged ceramic tiles of differing pattern.

with cupboard of gloss wood laminate. Indeed, the success of design is not

solely dependent on its artistic appeal. It is also about its ability to facilitatemeaningful fellowships. With 25 years of experience in interior design, Constance definitely knows best when it comes totransforming living spaces and imbuing it with sentimental value.

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Text by Belle Chung Photography by Charlie Lim


A touch of detail in clean modest lines, the bespoke TV wall lends a sophisticated pop to the minimalist style. It is also a cabinetry that cleverly hides away CDs, DVDs and the likes.

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Outdoor delight.

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A home space that effectivelyappeals across generations and works for their diverseneeds is sensitively conjured and tastefully created. Seated in theheartland of Kovan, one such home embodies this very essence of spatialityand design. Actualized by Alvin Low,Design Director of Beaux Monde, itsinteriors are a beauteous balance of aesthetics and functionality.

In approaching Alvin, home-owner MrsLilian Sim had but one design aspiration,

I wanted an abode that was beautiful without losing the essence of home. Thereisnt a purpose in creating a house that has the stylish standards and function of a showroom, and none of the comforts orconvenience of homely living. Housing three generations under its vast roof, the home is indeed classy yet cosy, modernyet warm, beautiful yet practical. The keyto its aesthetic effect? Less is more, pipedboth Lilian and Alvin in unison.

The minimalist appeal throughoutthe home is undeniable. Entering the living room, an unobtrusive fluidity

Lending classy punctuation is a modern chandelier hanging over the dining table.

A clever system of cabinetry ensures that everything is within easy reach.

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and modesty of space greet the eyes. Crucial to this design experience are the glass panels that form the frame of thestaircase and a portion of the wall. Its clear surface not only creates a visual andspatial connectivity from living to diningarea but also facilitates the flow of natural light in and throughout the entire space.

Contributing to the elegant simplicityof the design are earth-tone hues. Theoutdoor patios are bold reflections of relaxation with their timbre floorboards and rich dark brown furnishings. Theindoor space on the other hand, isa softer visage of crme, whites and

cappuccino brown. Of the colour choices,Lilian explained, We really wanted acosy ambience for the home. One that is evergreen and brings the tranquillity of the outdoors in. Melding the two spacestogether, timbre-like adaptations aremade to its interiors through furnishings that are of the same dark shades of brown as the patio furniture. Unique to this design adaptation are the windows.Specially coated in a medium brown, they complete the woody textuality of thisinterior design.

Spaciousness and its utility are both aluxury and convenience within the house

of Sims. For the young triplets, whether they are running out in the front yard or enjoying their toys in the playroom, it presents to them an imaginarium of adventure and endless fun. For the elderly, the uncluttered space allows forease of movement. Epitomizing this is their bathroom, deliberately expanded to meet their elderly needs. For Lilian and her husband, the vast space is a blessing for the luxurious functionalitythat it provides for all. When asked whatwas their favourite spatial feature of the home, Lilian replied cheerily, Myhusband loves the outdoors. I often find

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSBeaux Monde, www.beauxmonde.com.sg

him indulging in his leisure activitiesin the patio. For myself, it has to be themaster bedroom. It was the one placewhere picking the materials and textures to create my private sanctuary took on amore personal and engaging experience.

Modern with minimalist appeal andrelevant in its ability to meet the variedneeds of its home-owners, this homeis truly a wholesome embodiment of restful cosiness, gentle warmth and beautiful functionality.

Black quartz tiles imbue a hotel-like quality into this bathroom.

Frosted glass panels slide open to reveal a spacious walk-in wardrobe.

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culturallyflavouredAn abode of luxurious cultural awareness.



Ornamenting the bespoke TV cabinet, a sleeping Buddha in shimmery robes of silver punctuates the space with artful tranquillity.

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culturallyflavouredAn abode of luxurious cultural awareness.



Ornamenting the bespoke TV cabinet, a sleeping Buddha in shimmery robes of silver punctuates the space with artful tranquillity.

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W afting through the home, the deliciousfragrance of turmericand cumin spicesignites the exquisite flavour of aestheticexperience within this spacious home. In creating the abode that will richly reflect their cultural roots and family identity,home-owners Aryan and Arpita Sen calledon Xeon, Creative Director of New CreationInterior to realize their design desires.


Seated along Duchess Road, theinterior of the home is an essay of religiosity and Asian culture. Immediatelyriveting the eyes attention, are thestriking impressionist paintings of Hindu gods and its philosophy. More than just a religious reminder, the vibrancy of its colour and depiction enlivensthe spatiality with artful delight. As if dancing to the secret rhythms of the paintings psychedelic visual, the wood

An embodiment of rich quietude.

carving of the Hindu god and goddess,Krishna and Radha take up a gracefulpoise. With Balinese flair, intricate statuesacross the living room join the Hindu gods in celebratory dance, exuding a deep sense of the fullness of life that permeates this space.

A truly luxurious indulgence, the livingroom extends to include a glass-walled porch. Clothed with heavy curtains of an ostentatious brown, the space is

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN DECORATIONSNew Creation Interior, www.nci.com.sg

Widely worshipped, a batik influenced portrait of the god Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles and Lord of Beginning, graces the wall of the dining area.

punctuated with opulence. Contrasting the richness of its drapes, modest wood-framed sofas ease the interior into a morecasual atmosphere. Bright and airy, thisspatiality is perfect for a mid-day siesta.

Intricately conjured, this three-storey abode is a rich blend of vibrancyand harmony.

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Overlooking the panoramic view of city, sea and mountain, this Hollywood Hills home is the epitome of luscious luxury.

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Top:Of elegant quality and

texture, the cabinetry and chair frames are made from

FSC certified woods.

Right:This 2 000 pound jade hand

is one of Loris favourite design feature of the home.

Facing Page:Reclaimed white oak panelling naturally

punctuates the space with warmth and sophistication.


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A n advocate of the Greenmovement, Los Angelesbased celebrity designer Lori Dennis recognised theimportance of eco-consciousness and its intrinsic value early on. Passionatelycommitted to the Green cause, she has since released a book Green Interior Design, an informative and easy-to-understand manual on how to build a green home or office and how to maintainit. This issue, she takes us through herlatest residential project as she shares herpersonal views on Green design.

Seated in the much coveted Hollywood Hills, what sets this abode apart from its contemporaries is its harmonious blend of warmth andpersonable sophistication. Absent from its architecture and interior design is the normative abundance of steel and glass accompanied by leather furnishings thatdefines its neighbours. They are cold and feel impersonal, says Lori. I didnt want this home to feel that way. The owner is a single man, a restaurateur who often travels to Cabo, Mexico. Heis simptico a warm person, full of life

and loves people. Reflecting this zeal is the harmonious mix of vibrant tones andneutral hues that colour the home.

Rich with sensual minimalism, itsinterior design is a tranquil celebration of life in which balance (yin-yang) and flow (chi) are intrinsic. And it is these twophilosophies that form the essence of hercreative approach, I dont like clutter...Theres a subtle way to incorporate the right details while keeping the designclean. Thats where I excel. The key toachieving this? Only keep things that youlove or use, otherwise you stifle the chi,


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A n advocate of the Greenmovement, Los Angelesbased celebrity designer Lori Dennis recognised theimportance of eco-consciousness and its intrinsic value early on. Passionatelycommitted to the Green cause, she has since released a book Green Interior Design, an informative and easy-to-understand manual on how to build a green home or office and how to maintainit. This issue, she takes us through herlatest residential project as she shares herpersonal views on Green design.

Seated in the much coveted Hollywood Hills, what sets this abode apart from its contemporaries is its harmonious blend of warmth andpersonable sophistication. Absent from its architecture and interior design is the normative abundance of steel and glass accompanied by leather furnishings thatdefines its neighbours. They are cold and feel impersonal, says Lori. I didnt want this home to feel that way. The owner is a single man, a restaurateur who often travels to Cabo, Mexico. Heis simptico a warm person, full of life

and loves people. Reflecting this zeal is the harmonious mix of vibrant tones andneutral hues that colour the home.

Rich with sensual minimalism, itsinterior design is a tranquil celebration of life in which balance (yin-yang) and flow (chi) are intrinsic. And it is these twophilosophies that form the essence of hercreative approach, I dont like clutter...Theres a subtle way to incorporate the right details while keeping the designclean. Thats where I excel. The key toachieving this? Only keep things that youlove or use, otherwise you stifle the chi,


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Lori says. Indeed, across the spatiality of the home, the design is clutter-free. Morethan just a visage of elegance, its healthy balance of clean lines and unobtrusive curves create a deep sense of fluidityand openness. Applied in the homescommunal spaces, the living, dining andbar areas are made perfect for socialgatherings of any kind.

Also about balance, Lori tells us, The design direction with the Hollywood Hills home [is based on] the yin and the yang sleek architecture blended withreclaimed materials. Using only greenmaterials such as bar-all FSC certifiedwood, stone and organic fabrics, theinterior is transformed into an earthycollage of cosiness and class. A favouritefeature of Loris is the reclaimed white oak panelling on the tall columns throughoutthe house. It really softens all of the glassand stone, Lori gushes. Just as luxurious as its leather counterparts, the green furniture with their organic fabrics and non-toxic adhesives lend contemporarycharm to the interiors.

Green living doesnt mean that onemust necessarily become archaic though falling back on the basics is essential. I call this project the Flintstones meet

the Jeffersons, Lori enthuses, It makes everyone smile. Whilst the natural materiality of the furnishings make cleaning and maintenance a simpleand toxic-free affair, state-of-the art technology sets energy consumption atan eco-conscious capacity. Installed with a complete earth-friendly system of solar power, smart home technology, radiant heating and water filtration, this Hollywood Hills home is as savvy as it is stylish.

Though an expert on luxury lifestyle,Lori holds firmly that Green lifestyle isnot accessible only to the rich, Greeninteriors may be had by all. The first thing I do is shop at home and clear out clutter. Anyone on any budget can do these things. Reflecting on its role and development, she points out that it is essentially about personal choices, As awareness grows, and it is growing, more and more people will want healthy personal and global environments.Cleaning the home with non-toxic products (e.g. white vinegar) is a huge green step, as opposed to introducing harsh chemicals into an environment daily or weekly.

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Soothing hues in crme and browns, the guest bedroom is a nod to quiet rest and tranquil relaxation.


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An armchair made of reclaimed wood, it stands as a statement of Mother Natures raw beauty.


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An armchair made of reclaimed wood, it stands as a statement of Mother Natures raw beauty.


good morning BRITAINFrom Mayfairs fairest luxury hotel.

Text by Rosie Popps MY Photography by Claridges Hotel

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