Inside A Bachelor’s Restful Mid-Century Modern Home With A Garden Balcony

Hey it's Juliana from Stagged. So today we're along Amber Road to tour a four-bedroom bachelor pad here at The Seaview. Prior to moving to Singapore, the homeowner actually stayed in a New Jersey townhouse in the U.S. featuring beautiful rustic elements on the outside while opting to fill its interior with mid-century furniture. So many of the pieces are still present in his new home today with his personal experience in interior design serving as a crucial backbone for the hybrid But okay enough of that let us head up and begin this tour. Alright so just a quick background about this home. This four-bedroom unit is 1,647 square feet in size and it currently features four bedrooms and three baths. The homeowner moved in early last year and have spent about $125,000 in renovations to transform this space into what you see here today. But as usual let us start off at the entryway. Stepping in you'll be greeted by this dropwood paneling giving the entrance a sense of intimacy and warmth. We do have this small niche that has been carved out between the two storage cabinets for easy item access and this space opens up seamlessly into the living room. It is also here that you start to see elements of those mid-century furniture pieces that the homeowner has brought in from his previous house. He has opted mainly for a neutral and earthy color palette helping to create a homely lounging space together with those soft lights. And the spaciousness of this living room did allow the homeowner to use a mishmash of larger furniture pieces while still having ample space to move around. So stepping out the balcony has been fitted with an array of plants on both sides creating a little oasis with this classy yet inviting outdoor lounge set. And the views from here are also breathtaking. It is set amid slush greenery and you do see little pops off the streets as well. So personally I can just imagine this balcony to be converted into an incredibly cozy space in the evenings coupled with these fairy lights. Coming back into the living room areas your eyes are immediately drawn to this extended light wood paneling and to most people this would serve as the base of a japani theme yet surprisingly this was actually never the homeowner's intention. So according to him these wood inclusions only came in to match the white flooring tones unintentionally giving the home its oriental touch. And in that vein the homeowner has also decided to augment the space with these complementary elements creating this unique mid-century and japani mix that we see here today. Behind the living room is the dining and it has been nicely demarcated with this low wood console which the homeowner uses to display his record player and plants. The dining area is designed in a singular wood palette to help reduce visual clutter and there is also an inconspicuous designer pendant lamp above that helps to softly illuminate the space. It is also here that guests are treated to this panoramic view of the greenery outside courtesy of the end-to-end windows. So right across from the dining and behind this wooden sliding door is a u-shaped kitchen that is nicely concealed so when fully open it does act as an extension of the main living spaces. There is terrazzo flooring and darker woody tones over here and because the owner was unable to fit in an island he has opted for more wooden panels around the side to act as a transition to the main cooking space. On one end you do have a coffee nook that is nicely concealed and on the other side is a bar that also doubles up as a display shelving with some exquisite pottery from the homeowner's mentors. So unlike the other cooking areas that I've seen this area was designed to appeal to the senses with the inclusion of a corner lamp and a speaker. We do also have a large window over here that lets in a lot of natural light and when the blinds are closed it helps to create a cozier atmosphere. And finally just around the corner you'll be able to find the utility yard along with ample space for a washer and dryer setup. So before moving on I just wanted to point out how all the doors to the bedrooms are nicely concealed behind this wood paneling creating this long and seamless corridor. So our first bedroom has been converted into a study and the homeowner has actually mentioned that this is his favorite room as it features many of the mid-century pieces that he brought over from his previous home in the US. Apart from a study corner that is overlooking the greenery the homeowner often spends time over here just playing the cello or simply just relaxing in quiet contemplation. And right across from the study is the common bath. It is made spacious by the tall ceilings and the dedicated shower area and it's finished in a pleasant cream aesthetic. One more thing is that the homeowner has decided to swap out the sink for a designer italian one adding a touch of class to the space. And right next to the common bath you have the second bedroom. So this currently acts as a guest bedroom and there is a comfy queen-size bed set up with a bedside table on one end. This room has been kept mostly simple to accommodate for changes over time. And right at the end that's where you'll find the junior master that currently acts as a guest room as well. So right by the entrance is the ensuite bathroom. It's very much like the one that we saw earlier. And moving on to the main rest areas this is where the homeowner has opted to keep things simple focusing on comfort instead. So there are mismatched lamps complementing a restful atmosphere. The final door here leads you into the master bedroom and again we've got the entrance to the bathroom that is right by the entry. So inside you'll be able to find a spacious and opulent bath complete with a bathtub and a beautiful view. We've got full-length glass mirrors here that help to visually expand the space and a lotus sink serving as a sleek addition. Moving on to the main rest areas at the far end we have large windows which help to flood this area with lots of natural light. And decked out over here we have a settee, a king-size bed as well as loose bedside furnishings on both ends. The homeowner has also mentioned that he loves watching movies which is why you'll be able to find a projector to one side. Finally carved out in a little corner is a walk-in wardrobe and depending on the situation it can also be fully open to act as an extension of the space. Have you ever wondered why you can take a loan for your renovation but not to buy your favourite sofa? 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