Timber, curves and sunshine—this American-style apartment in Singapore realised by interior designer Stephanie Er of Cream Pie Studio was inspired by the atmosphere of mid-century modern architecture in Southern California
In her travels, Singaporean interior designer Stephanie Er enjoys frequenting Los Angeles. There, she leans towards selecting single-storey, mid-century modern Airbnb houses for accommodation, as she’s drawn to their abundance of natural light and use of natural materials, especially timber.
The founder of Cream Pie Studio is hugely influenced by her globetrotting adventures, which she documents widely on her well-known social media account. In the noughties, Er was prolific in the local fashion circuit for her singular sartorial style. These days, she is busy focusing on her interior design studio that has created dwellings, as well as notable dining venues such as Binary restaurant and fitness spaces for Lab Studios and Cru68.
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Her experiences in Los Angeles influenced a Southern California aesthetic that she felt was ideal for family life. A couple and their young daughter—with one more child on the way—live in this 1,461 sq ft condominium apartment in Singapore.
Er’s first strategy was to open up the floor plan of this apartment. She removed the powder room by the entryway to create a more airy and connected living, dining and kitchen. She also expanded the kitchen by merging it with the yard.
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