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Singapore-based design firm Antone by D executes a striking interior with rich layers and bespoke touches for a penthouse near Orchard Road
With over two decades of design experience, interior designer Divya Anthony, who’s the founder of local studio Antone by D, crafts dream spaces that capture the essence of each homeowner’s needs and desires. Her recent project, a 5,800 sq ft penthouse in Singapore that serves as a retirement home for a couple, is a testament to the bona fide designer’s ingenuity and attention to detail—factors that have won her many clients through word-of-mouth.
“During our search for a retirement home, we viewed many properties and were particularly impressed with the design of some show units,” the homeowners explain. “It was through some inquiries that we came to know Antone by D was the firm behind the apartments that caught our attention.”
Anthony adds with pride: “The clients were a referral from a previous project. The best form of advertisement is when it is endorsed by another success story!”
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Perched on the highest level of a residential development, the five-bedroom penthouse offers a stunning scenic view of Singapore’s Orchard Road shopping belt. Large windows found in nearly every room within the apartment frames the picturesque panorama and offers a 360-degree view of the cityscape. “There was so much potential,” recalls Anthony. “It’s rare that you stumble across a space like this with open unblocked views of the city. The view took my breath away.”
Inspired by the view, the designer selected a material palette with understated hues and rich textures to sculpt the interiors. “Instinctively, I knew that anything that I wanted to introduce to the space should not compete with the view for attention,” explains Anthony. “The materials and apartment’s layout were all carefully introduced with the intention of complementing [the view].”
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