Designed by Architology Interiors, an unusual combination of materials come together in this family home
Shagreen may not be the typical leather of choice for most abodes, but the unusual texture of this exotic hide drew homeowner Chua Weijie to it. “I personally quite like shagreen, I find the material unique; I wanted elements of shagreen in my home as it’s something different.” Chua and his wife Toh Xin Yi wanted a home that’s light and bright for their family of four, while integrating their preference for shagreen and rose gold into the interior scheme. The owners also adore the colourful fish sculptures from Lalique that were purchased before the renovation started, and wanted these glass pieces to serve as one of the key features of their home.
Of all the interior designers they had met, they were most impressed with Terrence Quah of Architology Interiors, not only because of the firm’s portfolio but also by his earnest approach to the project. “It was quite easy to work with him,” recalls Chua. “We shortlisted a few interior designers, he was the only one who was quite sincere. He came down to see the unit, drew up a plan and it looks almost exactly the same as the plan.”
The apartment at Goodwood Residence offers views of the central open lawn and pool deck. The designer made full use of these verdant views, particularly in the master bedroom, living room and the balcony, reorienting the furniture pieces to encourage the family and their guests to look outwards to the lush greenery and enjoy dining outdoors when the weather permits. A custom-made onyx table is the centrepiece of the balcony; the back-lit table creates a glamorous glow during evening meals.
The starting point for this project’s design concept was the prominent use of shagreen and Palissandro marble throughout the home, accented with elements of ostrich leather and rose gold.
“Palissandro marble was one of the earliest materials that we started looking at,” shares Quah, co-founder of Architology and the project’s lead designer for this project. “That’s why the home soon took on a rose gold tint, as seen on the metal panels, sofas and rugs.” The couple also purchased a pair of Devialet speakers in rose gold for their living room to complement the colour scheme.
As some of the materials selected were quite unusual, the colour palette of earthy shades like beige, brown and cream as well as neutral tones were used to keep the overall look refined and understated. While the layout of the apartment has been kept largely the same, all of the existing cabinetry was redone to complement the interior scheme of the home.
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