Luxury Interior Design Ideas for An Opulent Living Space
Modern luxury interior design in Singapore is unlike anywhere else in the world. From the tropical Southeast Asian climate to the melting pot of cultures that influence life here, our design style is a world away from the rest. Long gone are the days of cookie-cutter flats! Modern interior design in Singapore is all about bespoke solutions and curated style.
Whether you are creating a zen space to unwind after a long day or an impressive adobe for entertaining, there is no limit to what you can create. Ready to transform your blank canvas into a dream home?
Here is your insider’s guide to modern luxury interior design in Singapore.
Create a Timeless Space
Achieving the look of timeless interior design is the goal of any interior designer. Building an adaptable space that can move with the times and adapt to your lifestyle should always be at the core of every design planning session.
The pillars of luxury have changed very little over the decades and centuries. Premium quality wood, durable stone features, and natural textiles will always be the heart of any luxurious home. By looking to the past and future, you can create a space that can be tasteful.
Whatever design style you opt for in your home, stick with a neutral colour palette as your foundation. Opt for durable hardwood flooring and natural stone finishes. Timeless premium features like these guarantee that your home will look chic generation after generation. Remember, you can always add touches of colour. From vases and artwork to throws and flowers, your style can evolve while staying true to the fundamentals.
The Right Way to Embrace Design Trends
Confidence and elegance go hand in hand. Flamboyant nouveau riche style that revolves around the latest trends creates an ever-moving target. The hottest style of today is going to look dated tomorrow. Worse yet, even at the peak of any given trendy decor, you risk setting up a space that looks exactly like every other home on social media.
But you don’t have to miss out on every trend! Smart design is all about embracing trends in the right way. Rather than opting for a hyper-trendy floor, look to throw rugs. Consider accenting your sofa with stylish pillows rather than getting the latest “it” sofa. Ultimately, it’s all about replaceability. Find pieces that you can easily change as styles come and go while opting for tried-and-true core fixtures like flooring and major furnishings.
Think of your timeless pieces as the strong and steady foundation of your home while the passing trends are elements that can easily come and go. When it comes to the foundation of your design, embrace those ageless and adaptable styles. Opt for beautiful pieces that’ll last. An elegant hardwood floor and leather sofa can transition from minimalist to maximalist and everything in between.
Lorong How Sun, 2-Bedder Condominium
Choose the Right Decor for Your Lifestyle
When it comes to selecting the right luxury interior design for your space, you might feel like the options are limitless. This is certainly true, but it isn’t the whole story. Before you get carried away dreaming about the perfect interior, keep your feet firmly grounded and assess your situation. This will help you predict future victories and failures in your design plan.
First of all, think about your daily needs and lifestyle. Consider your family, pets, and the way that you spend a typical day at home. If the living room is your space to unwind and let the kids chase after the pups, a delicate white sofa might not be right for you. If you like to have friends over and entertain, a conversation space with multiple seats may be a better choice than an oversized sofa. Love cooking your famous spaghetti bolognese? You should probably steer clear of easily stained marble and go for durable quartz kitchen surfaces. These practical matters aren’t limitations so much as they are helpful guides to a practical decor plan.
Spend the time to think about your real life and not just the styles that look gorgeous from a distance. Remember, there are beautiful options for every lifestyle. Being mindful of and planning for your usual routine is the secret to creating a home that has a comfortable, effortless flow.
Let the Architecture Guide You
After you have taken the time to think about your needs, look at the features that you already have in front of you. The structure of your home is one of the best indicators of your perfect decor. Think about elements that are hard to change like natural lighting, room size, and ceiling height. Consider the characteristics of your space that you love like a gorgeous view or exposed brick walls. Together these core features will help guide you toward the features you want to highlight and those you want to detract from.
For example, during a recent four-room HDB remodel, we found one side of the flat was saturated with beautiful natural light. The other end of the space, however, was a bit dark. This lighting situation is a common issue when renovating in Singapore and it is an easy one to fix. By creating partial walls with a glass accent, the space stays bright and open while the areas are divided. Simple solutions like this can make all of the difference in creating the perfect ambience.
Elevating Luxury in the Living Room
413C Northshore Drive, 4-Room HDB BTO Flat
The living room is the heart and soul of any home. From cosy evenings cuddled up on the sofa watching movies to Saturday night get-togethers, life happens in the living room. This is a place where form and function need to be in perfect balance.
Our portfolio of living room renovations across Singapore shows the vast array of options out there. From a minimalist Scandinavian-inspired HDB remodel of a 5-room home to a warm and earthy 3-bedder condominium, your home is an empty canvas waiting to be transformed.
If you’re looking for living room interior design ideas, check out this article.
Luxury Interior Design in Home Offices
Home offices have become a mainstay of Singapore residences. As more and more people work from home, these dedicated spaces are a practical addition to the home. Like the rest of the space, a home office remodel is based on your unique life and living space.
When planning a space for a couple who both work at home, a shared office design can be the perfect solution. Meanwhile, for others who spend huge chunks of the day in virtual meetings, a quiet private space is essential. Let your workday guide you to the right solution.
In some homes, like a recent remodel of a 5-room maisonette condo, we found the space had already created a natural office area. With a long empty corridor, the area could have easily gone to waste because there wasn’t enough space for any large furniture and it was too exposed to be used for storage. But an office chair fits! In fact, the narrow area was ideal for a long countertop-style desk. This created ample workspace and we found room for a storage cabinet beside the desk. Rather than having an empty hallway, the homeowners found an extra room in their condo.
Inz Residences 5-Bedder Maisonette Condo
Luxury Interior Design in a Small Space
Luxury interior design in Singapore isn’t just about oversized mansions. On the contrary, small spaces are even better served by luxe upgrades. Just glance at some of these 5-room HDB renovations that add the illusion of space and a feeling of luxury.
By reinterpreting your spaces, you can create a home office, walk-in wardrobe, gaming nest, or anything else you can dream of. Again, it’s all about making your space work for your lifestyle. Ultimately, this customisation creates a sense of luxury when it feels like every space was expertly designed and created just for you.
And, let’s not forget the price tag. When you are working within a smaller space, those little extravagances are far more affordable.
Luxury Bathroom Design
The bathroom is a great example of a space where you can use only premium materials without breaking the bank. Whether it is marble countertops, golden fixtures, or customising lighting solutions, anything is possible in a space like this. Best of all, you can let your imagination run wild. Opulent touches that might feel over the top in a kitchen often work in a bathroom because everything is on such a smaller scale.
Looking for more inspiration on your bathroom remodel? Browse these modern and trendy bathroom renovation ideas.
BLK 356B UBI AVE 3 - 5-ROOM HDB BTO
This next interior design portfolio we are discussing is another beautiful 5-room HDB in the heart of Singapore. Nestled between the light coming from the full-length windows is the space that looks like a heavenly abode because of the earthly colors and textures used. The living room is a manifestation of beauty and elegance as the wise use of lighting, colors, and patterns play together.
The media wall in the living room comprises a beautiful marble pattern in shades of gray. Ths media panel is lit from behind through indirect warm lighting that enhances its appearance. This panel sits on a wooden paneled wall which creates a contrasting effect with the gray panel making it a statement structure in the living room. The floors are kept simple and elegant with glossy cream tiles that create an elegant and sophisticated space. A beige colored sofa and a sleek coffee table with a black marble table top further add to the space’s elegance. Lastly, the decorative wooden shelves are lit up through LED lighting strips that adds a luxurious finishing touch to the living room’s interior and ambience.
This 5-room HDB interior design in Singapore also features a separate home office space that is essential for students and adults alike who work from home. Although you can create a home office in any room of your house, choosing a dedicated space for it ensures that you will not be disturbed as you work and you will be able to focus solely on your work.
The key to creating a good home office or workspace is to keep it simple and organized. This has been done in the following office space where things are kept simple yet elegant. A simple floating shelf serves as the table in front of which is the computer chair. Behind it is a set of shelves that can be used to store books, files, and other supplies according to one’s requirements. The window is covered by office blinds underneath which is a small bench that can be used for casual sitting. The color theme of this whole space is earthly with a slightly lively touch inserted by choosing white for the walls, ceiling, and floor. Needless to say that such an office can definitely ensure greater productivity and efficiency.
The bedroom of this 5-room HDB is as functional as it is elegant. The bedroom has also been designed using light earthly shades of gray and wood that create a calming effect without making it too gloomy or dark. The sheer curtains also ensure plenty of sunlight flowing in while another layer of gray curtains is also available that can be used to create a darker interior when required. Right next to the bedroom is a small open-concept closet that comprises glass doors from which you can view everything inside. This creates a rather luxurious and elegant ambience for the closet. The closet walls and panels are kept black and the use of LED warm lighting inside the closet creates a dramatic and elegant effect. Thus, this bedroom looks like a dream-come-true for every man and woman.
The bathroom of this 5-room HDB is stylish and modern. Dark earthly hues are used for the interior in the form of black marble tiles for walls and floors with white veneers. Modern toilet fixtures, sink bowl, and the vanity all add to the elegance of the bathroom. The floating vanity creates a dramatic appearance which can further be enhanced by using indirect lighting underneath it. The mirrors house a storage cabinet behind which adds to the functionality of the bathroom, making this design a must-have for any home in Singapore.
An HDB looks particularly beautiful and fashionable if it has an open-concept kitchen layout as it allows you to have a clear view of the living room and dining space as you stand in the center of the kitchen. The kitchen of this HDB apartment comprises a similar open-concept layout where a kitchen island sits next to the dining table, creating a seamless transition between both the areas. The kitchen has been designed beautifully so that it offers enough storage space while still increasing the aesthetic appearance through the glass-door shelves. Black color has been used for the dining tabletop and lower kitchen cabinets while the upper cabinets feature a contrasting white shade. These contrasting earthly colors create a dreamy kitchen where anyone would love to prepare and cook meals for family and guests.
These above-mentioned inspirational ideas for a 5-room HDB can easily be implemented in a smaller apartment as well to create a comfortable and chic living abode for yourself. Lastly, we discuss another one of our amazing interior design portfolios that can give you amazing interior design goals to design your home in a similar fashion.
Final Thoughts
Modern luxury interior design in Singapore is in a class all its own. And so are we! Swiss Interior is a recommended interior designer and we pride ourselves on creating bespoke luxury solutions. Chat with us about our free design service and get a 3D sneak peek of your dream home before it comes to life.