Happy Monday everyone! Today I wanted to share a little project I completed a while back here in Singapore. As usual my love affair with blues + neutrals runs deep, but in this case it was so fun to add a hit of rich orange and terra cotta to balance it all out. The color scheme was inspired by a vibrant paining the client had purchased in Vietnam. The room was very large and felt quite cold, with white marble floors and walls of windows. So I relied on lots of small scale patterns and uniquely textured textiles to warm up the space. My lovely client had relocated from Tokyo so we also had a few very pretty antique pieces to work with. Overall, I love the sophisticated, welcoming vibe we achieved! Any details you love?

Textile selections in process. . . I love my client's sweet little dog guarding his new rug :) 

{all photos taken by the talented Claire}

Inpsiration Files: An Entry with Style

In space-tight Singapore, it is rare I get to decorate a true entry - so I am excited to tackle one for a new project! Usually it's more of an entry hallway, common in condos, but this house has a proper room to welcome you into the home. Must haves include an interesting pendant fixture, a sideboard for shoe storage (a necessity in Asia!) and a piece of comfy upholstered seating. I love when an entry declares the personality of the owners right as you come in. Here are few compact but lively entries packed with style from our inspiration files . . . 

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Singapore Style: A Tropical Terrace

Not too long ago a trendy new restaurant Do Ho opened here in Singapore. I love its tropical chic interiors so I was thrilled when a long time client requested a new terrace inspired by these cool spaces. The client has a large decked back yard and he loves to entertain so we thought this fun, breezy style would suit perfectly! Loving how it all came together, now just wait to for an invite to his next party . . . 

Sunny Singapore Design: Coronation Drive

Today I am so happy to share this fresh, vibrant home I finished up a few months back. The clients have 3 adorable young boys so along with style, durability and comfort were certainly on the wish list! A palette of whites, sand, wood hues and wide range of lovely blues runs throughout the whole house. Thank you to my amazing clients - I loved working on this one! 

An oversized photograph of Bondi Beach by Jarrod Corbett creates a fresh but sophisticated focal point for the dining room. He is one of my favorite Etsy finds (you can see his pieces here!)

A custom made bench and pewter coats hook helps organize a busy hallway! 

My client had the great idea to hang all these frames using 3M velcro strips! Not only is there no damage to the walls but the frames are so stable and stay perfectly in place (even when say, hit by a errant soccer ball :)

Especially in homes with little ones, I love an upholstered ottoman in place of a coffee table. No sharp edges to worry about and lots of extra space to spread out. This one adds a fun element of pattern in a Robert Allen printed linen.  

We wanted the master bedroom to be a calming, peaceful space but made sure that rich indigo and plenty of pattern kept it from feeling washed out. 

Hope you enjoyed touring this home as much I did working on it!

 {photos taken by the talented Claire}