The indoor and outdoor spaces flow seamlessly within this home, making the most out of Singapore’s balmy climate
As the adage goes, the first impression counts; set against an abundance of lush foliage, this house already made an indelible impression on design director Terri Tan, during her first visit. “When we first visited the house, we were taken in by the spectacular greenery surrounding the cerulean pool,” recalls Tan, who helms local practice Designworx Interior Consultant.
Located in a prime district in Singapore, this 6,722sqft Good Class Bungalow was designed by Guz Architects to draw attention to its verdant surroundings and to encourage its inhabitants to enjoy quality time out in the open. The resort-style house, which features a U-shape structure around the pool comprises a series of rooms interconnected by corridors. The owners then tasked Designworx Interior Consultant with “transforming the house into a home”.
“We were inspired by the tranquility of nature as we worked on refreshing and updating the interior,” says Tan. “We were mindful of keeping the transition between the inside and outside as seamless as possible.”
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As the architecture features significant swathes of outdoor spaces, Tan came up with the idea to furnish these areas like she would with the interior spaces. Her team transformed the staircase landing into an indoor-outdoor lounge with the addition of Talenti armchairs and a sofa, delineating the space with a pair of oversized art panels and a textured egg sculpture by an Indonesian artist.
The addition of a dining table on the patio provides the owners with the option to dine al fresco, should the mood strike. Various daybeds and sun-loungers were also placed strategically around the courtyard to create inviting niches to bask in the tropical weather. “By transforming these exterior spaces into outdoor ‘rooms’, they provide alternative areas for the owners to relax in or for entertaining several different groups of friends at the same time,” says Tan.