​HIDE & SEEK
A space starved apartment enjoys a makeover complete with space-saving ideas and a sleek new do......

STORY
A low maintenance home that is big on storage was priority for Alvin and his wife, owners of a 30 years old HDB unit in the east. In addition, the couple wanted a look that is sleek and understated, able to withstand the test of time.
​Their approach to designing their home was a meticulous one.

Working together with Ken, Interior Designer from Faith Interior Design Pte Ltd who help enhance and materialize their ideas, they thought through every tiny detail to achieve a home built to last.

“We knew trends weren’t practical, so we focused on sticking to stylishly simple elements and decided on a colour scheme comprising white, grey and beige,” describe Alvin.
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“After our initial design consultation, my primary goal is to juice every possible space out of this tiny apartment to quench Alvin's thirst of space. Trust me, he has a huge appetite for that,” smile the designer.

Who stay in this house : A happy couple + 1 furball
Space: 3 room HDB resale 
Size : 65sqm
Budget: $70k Reno+Funishing
Designer : Ken.Goo / ken@faithinteriordesign,com


This article is featured in Renotalk Magazine 
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Property
The property is a resale Westcoast Condo owned by Mr. Tristan. The idea was to interpret a stark modern aesthetic within the spaces while still making them seem inviting. With a total renovation budget of $95000 and a timeline of 12 weeks, Mr. Ken Faith Interior Designs was able to convert a standardized space into something unique. 
Overview of the design
Modernism is a style that is quite challenging to interpret. The use of marble look glazed tiles added some much-needed textures within the spaces, and the choice of sleek, high concept furniture coupled with trendy accessories and chrome finishes added to the appeal.

The living room of this resale condo underwent a complete make-over. All kitchen and yard concerete wall is brought down for a open concept look 

Aside from the clean design and achromatic color scheme, what sets the kitchen apart a preparation island counter cum storage. Counter top from EDL compact made in Italy

Master bedroom
While short on space, Mr. Ken has managed to deck it out with all necessities without compromising the aesthetics at all. It definitely has a wow-factor and impresses with the qualitative use of space.

​ Faith Interior Design got a wide cache of aesthetics and ideas to bring your vision to life. No matter the budget, they got the chops to deliver your dream home.

​Understated Elegance & Timeless Class With Minotti Styling
Unparalleled beauty, comfort and grace blend together to deliver stunning, moody and extremely unique aesthetics in the interior design of this Minotti Style HDB BTO flat!
Property
The property is an HDB BTO flat located in Bendemeer Light, and Mr. Ken was asked to design the interior based on a strictly allocated budget – a grand total of $30k. Although quite challenging, the end result turned out to be a combination of unfettered grace, elegance and sophistication the likes of which are very rarely seen in small-scale interior projects. 

Overview of the design
The basic concept behind the whole design was to deliver visuals that would be highly distinct and classy. As a result, Mr. Ken went with a moody, alluring dark themed interior that adds a sensual, raw appeal to the space. 

Theme & style
The Minotti style reflects authentic Italian integrity which is delivered through timeless visual styling, comfort and careful selection of materials in this HDB BTO flat. Aside from the use of plush fabrics and materials throughout the design, this style is also reflected in the quality, flexibility and visual versatility of that has been strategically implemented in each and every aspect of the space. The overall ambiance looks incredibly bespoke and fashionable.

​living area

The stylish TV console has been dressed in an anti-fingerprint black laminate and tinted glass – a trendy combination that sets off the entire ambiance with a beautiful panache.
Moreover, high resilient floor from Powerdekor floor emulates a raw cement aesthetic that adds a unique edginess to the whole design and is absolutely resilient to boot. Lastly, the incredible view from the high-rise windows has been optimized by designing stylishly oversized portals that complement the beauty of the Minotti style with its urban backdrop.

​The open floor layout highlights the stunning looks of the candid kitchen design, but it was not always that way. In fact, the existing wall had to be dismantled to attain that coveted ‘see-through’ effect. The bar counter with a black quartz top looks absolutely deluxe while all the doors visible within the circulation space have been strategically camouflaged by being painted over in grey ‘bomb-shelter’ paint. The in-built appliances – especially the fridge with the chrome plating – adds a posh flair to the whole setting, while a pull-out ladder has been installed beside it for dry food storage. 

All the existing kitchen walls have been plastered over with a coat of water resilient sealant to emulate the same, raw, edgy appeal as the living area. Furthermore, to enhance the sense of continuity, the living room floor finish has also been extended to the enclosed kitchen space, and ensure a more spacious look.
As the client forgo the option to install a hood – but Mr. Ken still measured in some contingencies for installation in case they wish to cook in the future. Lastly, a granite sink has been installed to face less condensation, which is great for a space like the kitchen.

The best part about this bedroom is the small walk-in closet that has been artfully tucked into the corner with tinted glass for some measure of privacy, and to keep the clutter out of sight.
The interior design of the master bedroom has been deliberately kept simple, while the accent wallpaper that defines the major aesthetic of the space was imported from Kyoto Japan.

Luxe bathroom units
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The existing bathroom were tile over the existing wall tiles with new Peranakan motif tiles, while the dry area walls were simply plastered over ad painted a gentle dove-grey emulsion. The client’s opted for customized carpentry for the vanity design and mirror storage, while a sleek, bath-essential niche was designed in the shower area to keep shampoos, soaps, conditioners and other shower essentials handy.

​This HDB features an uncanny combination of Modern Classic and Industrial concepts. The dichotomous theme brings out a classy elegance within this home’s ambiance that is not only easy on the eyes, but also functionally cognizant.
Property
The property consists of a 670 square feet HDB resale unit with typical in-built necessities and two bedrooms. The clients – Sebas and Cherlyn – wanted their new home to emulate a sophisticated modern classical look with a touch of edginess and the Mr. Ken, the project manager delivered exactly that by merging the elegance of classic elements with the edginess of the industrial style.

​Overview of the design
The HDB units are small by design, but that doesn’t mean they cannot hold a big personality. By creating just right amount of balance between homely and stylish. Some of the accessories and in-built units have been done in a nicely distressed finish that emphasize the softness of the classical features around the home even more.
From the selection of lights to the smooth finish of the paint and even the decorative baubles that make up a small percentage of the aesthetic – each and everything has been carefully set up to be the best form of trendy and comfortable at the same time.

​Theme and Style
Usually, it can be a bit challenging to design two juxtaposed themes within a single home unit – especially when those two themes clash in aesthetics.
However, Mr. Ken is a veteran project manager, and his particular skillset and extensive experience helped him blend the perfect mixture of modern classic and industrial in this HDB interior design.

​The simple relief of the living area
The living area of this HDB unit has been done in the recurring black and white color scheme with a touch of industrial rustic in the mix. While the monochromatic aspects enforce the classical parts of the theme, the wooden floor brings in an industrial edge. 

​The dining nook
The dining nook is an extension of the living area, but manages to retain its own identity. The careful selection of the furniture as well as the light fixture give the space an individual quality that identifies this small nook as an area of its own. The warm temperature is the perfect way to stimulate the appetite and set up a nice ambiance as a result.

​The open kitchen layout
The dining nook intersects with the kitchen area, which is open at one side. Mr. Ken has drastically altered the typical looks of the existing kitchen space to fit in with the rest of the theme for this HDB interior design. An L-Box has been installed to hide all the visible plumbing and to help fix in the requisite ceiling lights.

​The black Ikea knobs perfectly complement the shabby chic finish of the cabinets and subway tile back splash, while the beautiful monochrome floor tiles from Hafary Tile Gallery brings in a modern classic look to the otherwise mostly industrial setting. The cherry on top is the suspended industrial style lamps that hang over the parallel countertop layout

​The unique bedroom set-up
The bedroom is simple, but the wardrobe laminates and the lighting are what makes it unique. The classical style Jenning laminate makes the wardrobe feel very retro, and the suspended bedside table lamps provide an extra dose of industrial to balance out the classic elements.

​The understated elegance of bathrooms
Master toilet has been enlarged to give it a more luxurious aesthetic. The dry and wet areas have been separated with the help of a full-height fixed glass panel. The overall effect is the perfect combination of modern classic and vintage industrial.
Many visitor were amazed how a 3 room toilet turn out this spacious. 

Both the toilets have been carefully dressed up to ramp up their aesthetics. The common toilet been artfully done in white subway tiles for walls and monochrome patterned tiles for the floors. Sebas and cherlyn cleverly chose black colour shower mixer that make the overall look is every attractive and thematically accurate.

Conclusion
It’s always a happy moment when your client sees the virtual montage you presented to them at the beginning come to life.

Faith Interior Design Pte Ltd pride themselves in bringing out client’s vision to life every single time and delivering only the best of function and aesthetics.



SPEAK TO DESIGNER
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Email : Sales@faithinteriordesign.com

Project Designer: ​ken Goo
​ken@faithinteriordesign.com
​98518185

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Property
The property is a standard build-to-order 4 bedroom flat, and has been renovated in the image of the modern contemporary style. Designed by Faith Interior Design, the idea was to design this apartment to emulate a soothing, relaxed yet perfectly modish ambiance.

Overview of the design
Converting something conventional into extraordinary is a challenging task, The client took the BTO Design Package by Faith Interior Designs and invested in a-la-carte items, so the total budget was a reasonable $27k.
Since BTO’s have a predetermined amount of square-footage, it is important to imbue a sense of spaciousness within the design. This is why Andy and Summer crafted the layout to be a roomy concept. The rest of the interior design has been carried out in light, neutral color tones to evoke a sense of calm and restfulness. The simplicity of the finishes is definitely by design, and it reinforces the spatial concept of soothing tranquility even more.

​Theme and Style
The basic idea was to create a restful home environment with a modern concept. Therefore, this home features a dichotomous theme-cum-style which deliver an artful, contemporary, aesthetically pleasing and tranquil interior space.

The openness of the living area
The living room is considered the hub of any home – it’s where families gather, entertain guests and spend time together. Therefore, its design should be spacious as well as comfortable. Designers Andy and Summer arrange the layout to accommodate a spacious layout with a running color scheme of sky blue and whites. The finishes are high-gloss in texture adds to the roominess of the overall aesthetic.

Dining room
Like the rest of the home, the dining area has been carried out in the running sky blue and white tones, the artwork provides nice contrast. 

Master bed
The master bedroom has also been done in the running blue-and-white color scheme, but Andy and Summer added a small twist by tweaking with the laminate designs. The addition of grey, blocky patterns in the mix adds a visual dynamism to the whole space. Instead of looking placid and boring, it looks attractive and dynamic.

The high-resilience floor by LG is another addition that adds refreshingly warm look in the otherwise cool hued interior design.

​The elegant kitchen
The kitchen has a very typical BTO-style layout – narrow and elongated. However, the designers have managed to convey the overall ambiance of the home interior design even in the kitchen. The countertop was sourced from iQuartz and the laminates from TAK Laminates. Tempered glass backing is install for easy maintenance.
The overall ambient result is outstanding and in tandem with the rest of the space.

​High Concept Contemporary On A Budget
Getting your dream home on a set amount of budget can be challenging without an experienced consultant, which is why this condo apartment Santorini is such a success. It offers the best of all worlds – visuals, pragmatics, and style – perfectly wrapped in an impressively low budget of 10k.
Property
The property consists of a single bedroom condominium apartment The renovation was carried out and supervised by Mr. Chinfei, with all physical works completed in an impressive 4 week notice.
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Overview of the design
The basic concept of this condo renovation was to introduce a sensible yet glamorous appeal within the space. This could only be carried out with a contained stylistic expression – which means that the all the design works has to be crafted by respecting the size, dimensions and boundaries of the limited space. Mr. Chinfei stepped up to the challenge and used a fine blend of sleek, contemporary materials, a light color scheme and extensively creative lighting to present an effusive interior design that is extremely casual-but-trendy in style.

Specialized features
Mr. Chinfei led this renovation to be the absolute best the customers could possibly get. With a renovation budget of $10k and a renovation timeline of 4 weeks, here are some of the special features this condo has to boast:

• Customized furniture
• Electrical Works
• Laminates from Admira
• Paintwork by Nippon

​Thematic execution
It’s always admirable when a designer manages to imbue the utmost creativity in a project with a small amount of budget and a strict timeline, and Mr. Chinfei has definitely outdone himself. Even with dire predeterminations, he has delivered an excellent thematic execution of the Santorini condo’s interior design.
While the theme is majorly contemporary in style, its execution is extremely edgy, attractive and trendy.

Understanding the bedroom space
New Condominium bedroom space is limited so nothing is add on except for a queen size bed
The warm lighting combined with the wall paper deliver an attractive ambiance. 

​Continuity in the master bath
The stone accents from the bedroom continue all the way into the master bathroom interior design. Although lighter in visuals, the overall impact is very harmonious, and adds to the wholesome quality of this condo design.

​The open concept formation
The open floor plan that houses the living and dining areas gives the overall interior design a spacious look. The maximized use of white laminates combined with track lighting effects and the wallpaper give the space a warm, semi-rustic and comfortable vibe that makes the entire space seem very cozy yet breathable.

​Bring on the kitchen
The kitchen, like the rest of the condo has been done in mostly white with a touch of warm, under-cabinet lights on the hood. The neutral color scheme adds an airy vibe to the space, which is perfect for a small-scale kitchen of this variety.

​Conclusion
Faith Interior Design is best at bringing our client’s vision to reality and can definitely do so under a tight budget. 

ABOUT FAITH INTERIOR DESIGN
Definitely a place to run to if you are need for some honest opinion and firm advice.
The fact that their company motto says it all. 
 “Building Trust, Delivering Promises” ​

To get a non obligation quotation simply email your request to 
​sales@faithinteriordesign.com

​Everyone wants their home to look the absolute best, and Faith Interior Design has made sure this particular 4 bedroom HDB features the most modern of everything in a cost-effective, efficient way!
Property
The property is a 4 bedroom, HDB resale flat that the young couple – bought to convert into their new abode. The designer, Mr. Kenneth Lee guided the customers through the renovation process in a professional and transparent way by helping them understand the process, supervising the project from start to finish, and delivering the end product that had been initially promised.

Overview of the Design
The basic concept of the design theme was to add personality and uniqueness into the existing space, but also being respectful of the client’s lifestyle and wishes in the process. The end product features a trendy, contemporary home with a subtle, stylish flair just a hint of minimal that gives this home an edgy yet alluring look.
Theme & Style
Mr. Kenneth Lee came up with a theme that was partially ‘minimalistic’ and partially ‘modern contemporary’ in style. This way, he was able to convey an understated elegance in the design by using soft, muted tones and natural accents. The overall look turned out to be exceptionally stylish in an underrated, luxurious way.

​The Creative Kitchen Hijinks
The standard issue kitchen of this HDB was as bland as they come. Therefore, the new kitchen was designed by highlighting an efficient layout and an edgy interior design. The half-wall in the kitchen was demolished (with the requisite HDB approval) and was installed with a tempered glass backing. The IQUARTZ kitchen countertop, EDL Laminates and the Bianco Granite Sink are an ode to luxury. The overall look is very modish and elegant.

​The Living Room, Dining & Layout
The major zoning of this apartment has been articulated in an open-floor concept. The living room, circulation space and dining area are all visually connected, although they do retain their individuality. The main attraction in the living area is the exposed brick media wall. It has been painted white to convey a chic sophistication that makes the overall space look the epitome of classy. 

​The sporadic wooden accents in the circulation area and dining space offer adequate contrast within the space. The open-floor concept coupled with the soft hues creates a beautiful, relaxing ambience.

​Sleek Bathroom Interiors
Both the bathrooms in this apartment have been designed to show-off a sleek, elegant look.

​The first one features soft, neutral tones that have been used to enhance the compact layout and styling. The wooden textures in the stylish vanity add to its stylistic appeal and makes this bathroom look absolutely stunning.

​The second bathroom features a more playful aesthetic. Overlaying of new tiles to HDB existing wall tiles. The feature wall has been clad with patterned tiles that make a gorgeous feature wall. The straight-laced layout has been enhanced tenfold by creative lighting and clever material choices. HDB BTO toilet package

The Bedroom
The master bedroom has been designed for comfort as well as luxury. Featuring some great wooden accents and a soothing white color scheme, Mr. Kenneth Lee has crafted the overall ambience to be carefully soothing. However, the décor and the furniture selection are definitely an ode to understated luxury. Furthermore, the ambient and accent lighting are a clever way to add to the personality of the room without going overboard!

Testimonial
We got to know Kenneth's contact through my friend whose colleague engaged his services.
During the initial meeting, he was very detailed and patient while finding out about our requirements and desired concept. That left us with a good impression already!
We decided to engage his service to be our ID for our first home due to his sincerity, openness and chemistry. As the project kick started, there were many more details and planning to be done. Throughout the tedious process, especially for first timers like us, we are very appreciative of Kenneth's efforts in guiding us through and the follow ups. Although we may be quite lost and fickle (just couldn't make up our minds sometimes!), he was very patient and provided practical recommendations, which was what we needed.
Even after handover, he maintained his professionalism and continued to respond to our queries promptly. Glad for the good partnership with our ID which eventually rounded up well for our end product, our happy home!
Thank you for your efforts and partnership, Kenneth! We strongly recommend Kenneth to anyone who wishes to engage Faith Interior Design :)
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Yang Hui & Lijun
Compassvale Bow
May 2017

Conclusion
Faith Interior Design only features the best, and this apartment proves to be just that by following a hybrid theme that features an expert application by the designer and creates an ambiance that is refreshingly binary without seeming excessively extravagant. The color and material palates coordinate efficiently, and the space itself is manipulated with utmost pragmatism – a notable feat of design.

A look at all aspects
Throughout the apartment, the contemporary aesthetic is accompanied by a smatter of strategically placed and meticulously designed products including feature lamps, small decorative baubles, custom veneers and simple but elegant furniture design. These tiny aspects come together to characterize a major part of the refurbishment, the undertaking of which is specifically catered for a certain mindset.

The bed comes with an inbuilt storage unit – a lift-up – that can be used to store winter wear, bed sheets and more.

Conclusion
Overall, the design of this apartment is neat, relatable and organic enough to be a perfect contemporary blend. This project is definitely a bonus on the Faith Interior Design portfolio site, and is appreciated well by the clients it was designed for. The aesthetics and functionality are carefully amalgamated, and the end product is a modern visionary that is both pragmatic, as well as alluring, which is what interior design is all about – a job well done on the designers part.

" I am glad that my client is happy with the end result, Visiting them after they have moved in and the kids enjoying the amble space we created really touch me. That is the most fulfilling part of my job" say Mr chinfei ( interior designer / project manager)


 
 written by : Zuraira. G