Cover Ivory, champagne and taupe tones establish a calming feel in the common areas
Ivory, champagne and taupe tones establish a calming feel in the common areas
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SuMisura crafts a perfectly personalised family home in Singapore’s Namly neighbourhood that incorporates a couple’s disparate design preferences harmoniously
As a young couple with a newborn daughter, the owners of this striking abode very much appreciate its locale on an elevated plot in Singapore’s Namly suburb. Wide streets surround the property, lined with the spacious, serene homes of doctors and surgeons. With a modern façade, this couple’s semi-detached house towers above its neighbours, having been meticulously crafted over three years by interior design firm SuMisura, with founder Angela Lim leading the design team.
A series of consultations with other interior design firms is what ultimately led the homeowners to choose SuMisura for their abode. “Angela and her amazing team were very patient with us,” the couple share. “They understood our exacting needs and executed the work perfectly, right down to our last demanding detail.”
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Above This marble feature wall brings a dramatic air to the sedate living room
This marble feature wall brings a dramatic air to the sedate living room
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The team’s meticulousness is evident in the implementation of the owners’ vastly differing design preferences; while the wife wished for a predominantly soft, light palette and classic accents, the husband made it clear that he favours darker hues and a moodier ambience.
To satisfy both parties, it was decided that the common areas of the home would be clad in the wife’s preferred aesthetic, defined by hues of ivory, taupe and champagne, which lends itself to cosy gatherings, while the husband’s study and the basement bar would be transformed with a duskier, lounge-inspired design.
Upon entering the home, the foyer welcomes family and visitors alike with the homeowners’ most treasured objets d’art, including eye-catching sculptures displayed on dedicated mounts. Surrounding these are textured ivory walls and cream panels spray-painted with elegant detailing, lending the entryway a soothing atmosphere.
Ivory, champagne and taupe tones establish a calming feel in the common areas of this Namly home
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The curated displays and elaborate interiors further serve to direct the eye away from the staircase leading downstairs and instead offer an invitation into the living and dining space, an idea proposed by the family’s feng shui master.
European furniture, such as a coffee table from Cattelan Italia, accentuates these common areas, the spatial design evoking a sense of expansiveness. Slabs of bookmatched marble—carefully sourced over the period of an entire year—define the living area in the form of a statement wall that the owners had disliked in its original state.
At the heart of the dining room stands a grand ten-seater round table, cut from two large slabs of quartz and illuminated by a crystal chandelier from Timothy Oulton. The size and elegant form of the table make it ideal for gatherings with friends and extended family. Lining the dining room are expansive windows, overlooking the outdoor pool.
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Above The elegant foyer, with its curated display of the homeowners’ treasured sculptures and other collectibles
The elegant foyer, with its curated display of the homeowners’ treasured sculptures and other collectibles
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But perhaps one of the couple’s favourite upgrades to the home lies just beyond the dining area: a series of telescopic fluted-glass doors that camouflage the powder room and the dry kitchen, forming an ingenious divider that is visually streamlined and functional.
As designer Lim shares: “The couple paid special attention to the hallway leading down to the basement, ensuring that their guests would be pleasantly surprised”. Hidden away in the basement is a lounge and bar, a space the owners had envisioned for many years, drawn in by the grandeur of destinations such as 67 Pall Mall and Atlas.
“As considerate neighbours, the couple decided that this space should be tucked away in the basement so as not to disturb their neighbours when they entertain their friends with karaoke and wine,” Lim explains.
Above The intriguing hallway design that leads down to the basement
The intriguing hallway design that leads down to the basement
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Crafted to be visually distinctive and meant to stand out from the rest of the home, the lounge incorporates a narrow window with a unique view of the pool, lending the basement a dreamy underwater air that enhances the moody ambience here.
Heading upstairs, the second and third storeys house the private quarters, including the master suite, with a balcony that not only brings the outdoors into the relaxed bedroom but also accentuates its width, making the room feel large and airy. Champagne dado and spray-painted panelling are joined by a palette of soft hues and plush textures in the master suite, with a matching palette of linens and sophisticated upholstery in the adjacent walk-in wardrobe.
“The extra storage space, along with the window-facing sit-down dresser and an illuminated display housing her prized possessions, were among the features the wife looked forward to the most,” Lim reveals.
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Above A lap pool lines the outside of the house
A lap pool lines the outside of the house
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The only other space in the home to be decked out in dark and contrasting hues apart from the entertainment lounge, the husband’s study is his personal sanctuary in this grand abode. Instantly eye-catching are the luxurious ebony panels with a semi-gloss finish, as well as a selection of trophies, vintage accessories, curated artworks and full-height bookshelves filled with the husband’s favourite reads. These items infuse the study with his character, ensuring the perfect setting for nights spent working late.
Neighbouring the study, the daughter’s room mirrors the home’s light and bright spaces, fitted with soft, comforting materials. Lim shares: “To plan for the daughter’s growth, bookshelves, a long study table and rows of tall cabinets were built in.”
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Above The striking, moody design of the basement lounge
The striking, moody design of the basement lounge
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Constituting the peak of the house, the wife’s study takes up the attic, housed within a double-duty room that is cleverly designed to accommodate a study table that can be stowed away, transforming into abstract art. Two single flip-down beds can then be extracted from the same wall—a straightforward setup of the grandparents’ guest room during their annual visit from overseas.
SuMisura has masterfully blended aesthetics with functionality, meeting the unique preferences and needs of each family member. The result is a luxurious yet practical abode that adapts as the family grows. From airy communal areas to private, moody retreats, this home reflects the owners’ vision, ensuring it remains a cherished, timeless sanctuary.
The wife’s study in the attic transforms into a guest room for her parents whenever they visit
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Images: Courtesy of SuMisura
