Cover Floral upholstery, textured surfaces and warm-toned interior elements lend a stately, feminine touch to the penthouse’s living, dining and kitchen areas
Floral upholstery, textured surfaces and warm-toned interior elements lend a stately, feminine touch to the penthouse’s living, dining and kitchen areas
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This elegant penthouse expresses an unexpected femininity by reimagining the traditionally masculine energy of dark colour palettes and clean lines
With high ceilings and panoramic views from its enviable position on the 35th floor, this penthouse instantly caught the eye of its newest owner, who envisioned herself hosting family gatherings on the breezy rooftop terrace. The interiors were dated, but the previous owner had spent little time at home, leaving it in relatively good condition.
With concrete requirements in mind, the lady of the house engaged Summerhaus D’zign to turn the aged penthouse into a modern home, giving the team a short timeline of just two months to pull off the transformation.
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Above Subtle pop of colours, like the glass panels of the pendant lights, serve as sweet feminine touch points in the colour palette
Above A close-up of the curvaceous fluted finish on the kitchen island shows how femininity and masculine hues can coexist with ease
Subtle pop of colours, like the glass panels of the pendant lights, serve as sweet feminine touch points in the colour palette
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Above The penthouse’s kitchen island dressed in black and white with floral accent and warm accent lighting
The penthouse’s kitchen island dressed in black and white with floral accent and warm accent lighting
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Family First
Crucial to the renovation was the incorporation of three key areas: the aforementioned rooftop terrace for outdoor entertainment, a guest room for the owner’s daughter and family to feel at home on visits from Australia, and a bedroom for her son and daughter-in-law, who plan to eventually move into the penthouse. Thankfully, the generous 3,150 sq ft floor plan welcomed all of these spaces, and more.
Above Lush planters and a canopied outdoor seating area create a breezy rooftop retreat
Lush planters and a canopied outdoor seating area create a breezy rooftop retreat
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“Bearing in mind that the owner’s family like to spend time outdoors, we wanted to evoke a relaxed atmosphere on the rooftop terrace,” the designers say. “The original Jacuzzi was removed, and that space was converted into a conversation pit.” Because she has a penchant for greenery, the team additionally fitted this space with plants, primarily choosing ones that are easy to take care of for the sake of simplicity.
Above A plush conversation pit, formerly occupied by a jacuzzi, brings additional comfort and intimacy to the outdoor space
A plush conversation pit, formerly occupied by a jacuzzi, brings additional comfort and intimacy to the outdoor space
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As for catering to the comfort of her children, the team began with the daughter’s guest room, previously a common room on the first storey. The space was furnished with a custom bed, a pull-out bed for the grandchildren, and plenty of wardrobe space for the whole family. The room was finished with a classic pendant light from &Tradition.
Above Shades of greige and a fluted bedhead soften the masculine colour and material palette in this bedroom
Shades of greige and a fluted bedhead soften the masculine colour and material palette in this bedroom
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One floor up, one of the bedrooms was similarly reimagined, this one awaiting the owner’s son and daughter-in-law’s return from a stint in the UK. “This space had to be flexible enough to be renovated or adjusted once they move in, especially to future-proof for a baby,” the designers explain.
Above Curvy details like pendant lights and Moooi’s Heracleum lights lend femininity into this monochromatic bedroom
Curvy details like pendant lights and Moooi’s Heracleum lights lend femininity into this monochromatic bedroom
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Finding a Balance
These three significant spaces aside, the owner of the house had few requirements. “She was open-minded and gave us free rein over the look,” they remember. “We chose to go with a design that would reflect her current stage in life, as a successful businesswoman who’s overcome the many challenges in her career and who’s finally starting to enjoy the fruits of years of hard work.”
The resulting aesthetic emerged from a series of conversations between the entire family—and a conscious decision not to let the owner’s preferences be overshadowed by her children’s.
Above Greyscale botanical-patterned wallpaper elegantly defines the architectural threshold of the penthouse’s living area
Above A plushly decorated corner enjoys a dramatic play of light
Greyscale botanical-patterned wallpaper elegantly defines the architectural threshold of the penthouse’s living area
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Where most monochromatic palettes and dark-toned interiors feel inherently harsh and traditionally masculine, Summerhaus D’zign worked her favourite colours—black, grey, and neutral hues—into a home that surprises with its delicate elegance.
“We stayed away from an entirely black-and-white look, instead using shades of grey and off-white to bring out the owner’s assertive, forward-thinking and confident energy, accented with pink for a hint of femininity to soften the look,” they share.
Above Curved forms and layered shades of grey and off-white enrich the penthouse’s monochromatic interior
Curved forms and layered shades of grey and off-white enrich the penthouse’s monochromatic interior
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To further soften any unwelcome harshness, the team balanced the penthouse’s rectilinear features with various curved elements. Finishes with strong, large-format patterns were avoided in favour of subtle materials, such as the suede panels behind the TV, intentionally arranged along curved lines to resemble blossoming flowers.
A Soft Touch
Visually demarcating the living and dining area from the kitchen, the walls and ceiling along the hallway are clad in botanical wallpaper. The pattern of the wallpaper is mirrored by the home’s cushions and complemented by the dining chairs, custom-crafted in plush suede.
Above The penthouse’s handsome sitting area features plush low-slung furniture and a spectacular view of Singapore’s skyline
The penthouse’s handsome sitting area features plush low-slung furniture and a spectacular view of Singapore’s skyline
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On the right, a monolithic kitchen island with a three-tiered base catches the eye with its concave panels, which were crafted from Caesarstone’s Darcrest quartz and incorporate both straight lines as well as rounded silhouettes.
A pair of Dalì Suspension pendant lights in fetching amethyst and blue colourways is suspended over the Bartoli Design dining table, completing the interiors of the common areas.
Above Floral upholstery, textured surfaces and warm-toned interior elements, like these Dali suspension lamps from Italamp, lend a stately, feminine touch to the penthouse’s living, dining and kitchen areas
Floral upholstery, textured surfaces and warm-toned interior elements, like these Dali suspension lamps from Italamp, lend a stately, feminine touch to the penthouse’s living, dining and kitchen areas
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The design language of these gathering spaces continues into the owner’s private quarters, consisting of a master bedroom, a work corner, and a newly converted walk-in wardrobe with a vanity area to display bags and jewellery.
Above An oversized woven-texture chair in pink brings a soft touch to the otherwise sleek black vanity area
An oversized woven-texture chair in pink brings a soft touch to the otherwise sleek black vanity area
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The latter is separated from the bedroom by a polished corridor clad in Antolini Calacatta Covelano, finished with a black border in Nero Marquina.
Above A damask-effect charcoal wallcovering adds drama to the corridor
A damask-effect charcoal wallcovering adds drama to the corridor
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A Moooi Heracleum III pendant light illuminates the master bedroom, chosen for its design akin to “a perpetual blossom of branches with its rounded ends”. In the walk-in wardrobe, the vanity area is finished with a Giuggiola chair from Calia Italia, which brings a soft pink highlight into the space.
Above Dressed in greys and low-saturation florals, this bedroom with a view cleverly mounts the TV on a corner column
Dressed in greys and low-saturation florals, this bedroom with a view cleverly mounts the TV on a corner column
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Rather than the design of the space, the team recounts that time was ultimately the biggest challenge with this project. Whether it was choosing which works to prioritise or carefully selecting materials in stock, the designers had to get creative to make the most of the time they were given.
Taking in the penthouse’s tasteful interiors and refreshed gathering spaces, the timeline certainly didn’t stop the team from doing what they do best—executing a flawless transformation with precision and plenty of heart.
Above The space between the wardrobes was cleverly converted into a study with a view
The space between the wardrobes was cleverly converted into a study with a view
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Credits
Photography: Aaron Poon
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