Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2022 i Home & Decor

It is not easy being a kid these days, what with having to juggle school work with a multitude of extracurricular activities and tuition on top of trying to live up to the expectations of the parents. The children of today also have to navigate their way through the slew of new technology and communication methods, and hopefully be wise enough to fend off the dangers of online predators, bullying or peer pressure to attempt some silly challenge popularised by influencers, which could lead to potentially harmful consequences. As children become more accustomed to the instantaneous nature of the internet generation, their lives also begin to revolve around shorter timelines. As a result, children now seem to mature faster thanks in part to the speed at which information is being…

There is no other colour as eye-catching as red. The colour of passion and confidence, it injects a dose of excitement into your space. It is the perfect colour to break the ice while you host your guests, and a surefire way to make a statement, as seen in this year’s Versace Home presentation at Milan Design Week (read more at www.homeanddecor.com.sg). While tone-on-tone red shades at Versace’s showcase might only work in galleries and commercial settings, a toned-down version can work wonders to add life into your living space. Start by choosing the temperature of your shade of red – does your space lean more towards cool-toned red or warm-toned red? Think about it like choosing a lipstick or blusher to complete your make-up. Like Versace Home’s living room…

Imagine us all steering a big ship into an unknown horizon. Imagine that every decision we make is aggregated to either take us into darkness, strife or peace. How would we steer this ship together into peace? Planning an architectural festival in four months felt a lot like that. There were so many moving parts, so many relationships to weave together. Belinda and I, as festival directors, could not weave this tapestry alone. We needed fellow sailors to jump in and sail this ship together. However, these sailors would need the faith, and to trust in our vision, as it was not something that they could touch or feel. As Belinda and I pondered over this festival and the invitation we wanted to extend to all, we felt the need…

Nestled atop a hill in a sprawling Californian estate is a spacious modern farmhouse belonging to a family of five. Designed by lead designer Kristen Fiore of Kristen Elizabeth Design, the 11-bedroom home is a new construction whose rustic interiors and earthy palette reflect the surrounding foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, just east of California’s agricultural valley. This idyllic family home in the country is just what the homeowners wanted, removed from the city’s bustle and suburbia’s dreariness. Within its estate is everything a family could possibly want - an orchard of fruit trees, a natural-style pool, trampolines, and farm animals. Every design decision was a team approach, says Kristen. The homeowners wanted a warm, cosy atmosphere similar to that of a mountain cabin, but with modern and classic…

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“I AM A PROBLEM SOLVER AND INNOVATOR OF IDEAS AND THOUGHTS. I’M NOT INTERESTED IN DRAWING PATTERNS BECAUSE I’M NOT A DECORATOR, BUT IF YOU WANT TO INVENT SOMETHING, THEN WE CAN DO IT.”– ARIK LEVY Among the world’s most prolific, versatile and progressive designers today, Arik Levy is an established name in ground-breaking expression, at the very vanguard of contemporary design practice, who believes that “creation is an uncontrolled muscle”. Making things ever since he can remember, he was first encouraged to invent objects by his grandfather, who owned a consumer electronics store. Born in 1963, Arik recalls, “Tel Aviv is a magical place because I grew up there, with lots of friends, the sea and surfing. I started painting when I was 14 and sculpting a little later.…

In Malaysia, terrace houses are ubiquitous, but suffer from drawbacks such as insufficient ventilation, lack of natural light, and small, awkward rooms. Now, a new generation of architects is beginning to take risks and apply ingenious solutions to mitigate the drawbacks. Architect Fabian Tan has built a reputation for transforming terrace houses. After buying a home in a gated community in Kuala Lumpur, an admirer of his work contacted Fabian. “The client had been following our work for a while, so there was a sense of familiarity. It was like talking to an old friend,” Fabian recalls. “However, since the house was in a gated development, I knew exterior renovations would be limited. Despite this, I love taking on challenging projects because it compels me to apply my creativity within…

WHO LIVES HERE A couple in their 30s and their toy poodle HOME A three-bedroom condominium at Meyer Road SIZE 1,528 sq ft Having outgrown their Scandinavian-style apartment of seven years, this couple, both legal professionals in their 30s, decided on a more refined, modern luxe design for their new home. Of all the shortlisted designers, a visit to one of Parenthesis’ ongoing projects sealed the deal. “Though the project that we visited was not in the style that we wanted, we were impressed with the overall aesthetic and the quality of the workmanship,” recalls the couple. It also showcased Parenthesis’ design director Yanika Gunawan’s keen eye for lines, colours and materials. Yanika took an image of a grey-toned French shaker-style kitchen with white marble flooring and herringbone timber floors…

INDOOR CAMPING This Little Forest Teepee Camper brings the joy of the outdoors home to your kids, come rain or shine. Featuring a solid New Zealand Pinewood frame, these enchanting teepees are a great way to engage your child’s imagination and sense of play. Retails for $149 at Kids Haven, www.kidshaven.sg. EAMES ELEPHANT This scaled-down version of the original Vitra Eames Elephant can be used to decorate children’s bedrooms and playrooms or to brighten rooms with neutral colour schemes. Its compact size also makes it easy for kids to carry it outside or even bring it on a car ride. Retails for $525 at W Atelier, www.watelier.com. CUTE AND COMFY Suitable for toddlers, Iloom’s Bunny, Polar Bear and Dinosaur armchairs were designed with a wide base to prevent children from…

Art adds the finishing touch to your home. It shapes moods and imbues your space with a certain vibe. But how do you buy art and start your collection? Here are some tips. CREATING A GALLERY Displaying your art allows you to show it off at its best. However, remember that if a piece isn’t the correct size or too heavy for the wall, it may be unusable. If so, consider leaning it on a console. Creating a gallery wall is a sure way to make a statement as it allows you to showcase multiple pieces in a group. Think of a theme before you start to make your gallery feel curated rather than random. Select colours that go with the room decor or suit the vibe room. Also, even…

PLUSH STEPS Portable, plush, and expressive, rugs are a surefire way to inject personality into your space. Go with cheeky graphics for playful effect or opt for delicate design for sublime subtlety, the choices are endless. RAISING THE BAR Bang & Olufsen has created the world’s most powerful and immersive sound bar with the Beosound Theatre. Equipped with 12 speaker drivers, including two custom-made long-stroke 6.5-inch woofers and 800 watts of amplification power, the Beosound Theatre is inspired by sailboats. Its keel-shaped soundbar is modular, so it can be both mounted to the wall or left standing on the floor. The Beosound Theatre retails for $10,320 at Bang & Olufsen Grand Hyatt Singapore and AV Intelligence, www.bang-olufsen.com. GET SMART Life by City Energy, one of Singapore’s leading energy providers, offers…

We all want our children to have the best childhood ever, and one of the ways to do that is to provide their own spaces, decked with furniture that are both inspiring, functional, and most importantly, safe. There is no better way than to ask professionals who have gone through the process with flying colours. We chatted with siblings Vivien and Jeremy Teo, the founders of children’s furniture boutique Kids Haven, about the business of children’s furniture and how to pick the best ones for our kids. TELL US ABOUT KIDS HAVEN’S CONCEPTION. VIVIEN Kids Haven was first conceived when I needed children’s furniture for my two young kids but could not find any good option locally. When holidaying overseas during my maternity leave, I saw some furniture that I…

SELF-CARE, PERSONIFIED Valencia-based heritage porcelain brand Lladro has successfully updated its image for the younger generations with a slew of exciting contemporary collaborators, one of whom is the Spanish multidisciplinary designer Jaime Hayon. Launched at the fall edition of Maison & Objet in Paris recently, Jaime’s Embraced porcelain figurine is a personification of self-care. “The character in Embraced is contorting himself to embrace and be comfortable with himself,” says Jaime. Available in three colour variants: glossy pastel pink, soft yellow or decorated with Jaime’s colourful illustration, the character is depicted as smiling serenely, capturing the post-pandemic zeitgeist while lending a playful yet calming touch to your space. Lladro Embraced retails for €1,280 ($1,773.5, for pink and yellow variants) and €3,700 ($5,126.6,w for the limited edition colourful variant) at www.lladro.com.…