As one progresses through different stages of life, it is sometimes necessary for one's home to grow along with them. Expanding their family from two to four, the owners of this 3-bedroom condominium chose to transition from their first home, an industrial New York loft-styled flat, to their current kid-friendly space in the quiet and cosy Edelweiss Park.
The home was designed with the children’s well-being in mind — focusing on practicality, accessibility, and ease of maintenance while still providing ample space for unbridled creativity, exploration, and fun to flourish.
The practical aspects are conveyed through the choice of faux marble floor tiles, the sleek dark wood enclosed storage cabinets, and the roomy living room that can be converted into a temporary play area should the need arise.
At first glance, function may take precedence over form here but as the saying goes, ‘form follows function’. The need for enclosed storage spaces gave the fluted wood cabinets an opportunity to shine; just as how the half-glass wall that separates the kitchen from the dining room allows the parents to keep a watchful eye over their children while simultaneously letting sunlight trickle in, bringing light and warmth along with it.
In the same vein, using a pragmatic and neutral colour palette as a base lent a strong contrast to the Prussian blue accents that are scattered throughout the apartment, helping them look as eye-catching as they do. The cool blue tones are further amplified by the warm lighting and the classy dark wood fixtures that seem to come in endless shades of brown.
The striking quality of this home does not begin and end at the common areas. The bathrooms are equally as noteworthy. Colour plays a large role as it is used not only to demarcate the wet and dry areas but also to add a certain je ne sai quoi to a room that is frequently neglected where design is concerned.
