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Make your home a travel destination

The holiday season is upon us, and many of us are going overseas. But if youve ever wanted the look and feel of an exotic destination in your own home, you can find some inspiration on these pages.

European elegance

Interior Designer:One Stop Concept Location:Luxury residence, St. Regis.

Reminiscent of the old-world charm of 1800s Europe, classic Victorian homes showcase designs that are typically elegant and luxurious.

Easily distinguished by its opulent ambiance and ornate designs, this look can be achieved with rich colours like plum, burgundy, ruby, forest green and navy. Displays of extravagant statement furniture, such as a grand piano as the centrepiece, also help complete the look with just the right amount of elegance.

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piano

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japanese

Japanese zen-spired

Interior Designer:DHOME STUDIO Location:HDB, Pinnacle @ Duxton

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For a minimalist zen look, Japanese-inspired designs focus on simplicity and minimalism, where less is more.

To achieve this look, natural fibre elements such as bamboo, oak, ash wood and the like, as well as organic colours, are used to create a calm and serene environment. Furniture iskept simple and close to the ground like that in traditional Japanese decorating.

A tip for Japanese-style bedrooms: place mattresses and futons directly on parquet or straw mats.


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dining-living-room

Modern Mediterranean

Interior Designer:Edge Interior Location: HDB, Yishun Avenue

A Mediterranean-style house takes its influence from the sunny regions bordering the Mediterranean sea. Incorporating warm, natural bright colours resembling the sea, sky, and sunshine will bring the Mediterranean influence into your home.

Evoke the calming waves of the ocean with blue decorative accents on bright- or light-coloured walls usually white to allow a diffusion of natural light just like this Greek-inspired look showcasing the quintessential Santorini palette.


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dining

Tropical Balinese

Interior Designer:ID Department Location: Landed property, Jalan Minggu

ABalinese home is often permeated by an air of calmness and serenity, typically featuring walls in muted, neutral hues, accented by furniture and dcor in tropical theme colours.

Incorporating lots of wood elements, tropical greenery, warm colours and earthy details helps create an authentic Balinese ambiance. Antique wooden furniture with intricate details, tropical plants, and plenty of sunlight is paramount in creating the right mood.

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