Many vintage pieces — including an entire shelving unit — were bought before they even had their own place.
Most homeowners buy furniture and accessories during or after renovations, but for the homeowners of this four-room BTO flat in Bidadari, it was a little different.
They engaged Edmund of Shed Studio for the home transformation, which ultimately took four months and $80K, excluding furnishings.Zhi Yi and Minlin’s design brief? “We had no specific theme or inspiration in mind. We’ve been collecting furniture and various items for a while, so the house is really a mix of all the stuff we have accumulated,” they say. “Our items are mostly from the mid-century era, while some are modern pieces. In both cases, it’s the timeless design that really speaks to us.
With a shelf display that’s equal parts chic and whimsical, a bright and airy space that’s perfect for entertaining, it’s no wonder the dining area is the couple’s favourite spot at home . But rather than regular sliding glass doors, the couple went with the custom-made panels with steel portholes, an homage to one of the creations by renowned architect and designer Jean Prouvé.