Home tour: how Mosh Interior balanced privacy and togetherness in Aurum Land CEO’s Bukit Timah home

Notably, the lady of the house herself is the CEO of property developer Aurum Land. “Working alongside someone with that depth of industry knowledge was both challenging and energising—a refreshing departure from the usual client relationship,” reveals Mosh Interior founder Shermaine Maena Ong, who worked with designer Darrion Loo for this project, adding that this “motivated the team to deliver our very best”.

It was also helpful that the homeowners were receptive to the designers’ creative suggestions. Their willingness to explore fresh ideas gave the team space to be adventurous, layering bolder, richer tones and opting for more expressive choices than usual, “making the whole process a genuinely collaborative and creatively liberating one”, adds Ong.

Among the key considerations were a meticulous study of proportion and scale for the home’s double-volume spaces.

“The design had to elevate each volume while remaining in dialogue with the existing architecture,” explains Ong. The Mosh team achieved this by applying colour and materials that gelled with the developer’s existing finishes, layering texture and tone for a seamless look.

In the living room, the sleek double-volume TV wall incorporates practical storage for the clients’ wine glasses. The towering TV wall itself holds its own as a unique composition in this area, without clashing with another strong focal point close by: the sculptural spiral staircase. “The wall reads as considered and luxurious, never cluttered, sitting in easy harmony with the staircase,” Ong elaborates.

Taking a cue from the spiral staircase, other curved elements are also employed throughout the home, softening the hard angles and introducing a sense of fluidity. They guide the eye gently through the various spaces, which are all linked with an organic rhythm.

The children wanted an entertainment room of their own, while the parents each needed a private work area. The Mosh team ingeniously situated the husband and wife’s study corners alongside a TV and lounge area, so the boys could spend time together and be close even while their parents are busy working.

Each of the boys’ rooms was designed to meet their individual needs, united by a shared colour palette so each space feels distinct yet unified. Another challenge entailed converting one existing bedroom into two, so the two youngest sons would each have their own private zone. Both spaces share the same aesthetic and functionality to prevent bickering, while snug loft beds with storage fit each reduced footprint beautifully.

Ultimately, this nine-room house owned by Aurum Land CEO is an elegant compliment to its verdant backdrop. Full-height glazing brings the bordering foliage and the pool into the home, dissolving the boundaries between the indoors and out. Inside, neutral shades and materials such as wood and stone pay homage to the flourishing landscape, while distinct features such as the spiral staircase and the lofty TV wall anchor the space.

“Used with intent, colour and form bring the clients’ characters to life—luxurious, grounded, and quietly connected to the world outside,” says Ong.

Mosh Interior, 402 North Bridge Road #06-00 Jun Xin Building. Tel: 8838 3723 / 6908 0500, moshinterior.com

Mosh Interior was launched by Shermaine Maena Ong to craft spaces grounded in practicality and liveability. The practice has crafted private residences as well as stylish and inspiring workspaces across Singapore. Ong eschews trends in favour of timeless, human-centric design solutions.

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