Cover A look at some of the most beautiful homes in the East Coast of Singapore, as featured on Tatler Homes
A look at some of the most beautiful homes in the East Coast of Singapore, as featured on Tatler Homes
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A showcase of architectural brilliance and refined interiors, these East Coast homes reveal the lifestyle and character of one of Singapore’s most desirable districts
Beloved for its laid-back charm and proximity to the sea, Singapore’s East Coast has long been a sought-after enclave for those who value both lifestyle and liveability. The area’s rich tapestry of heritage shophouses, seaside apartments and contemporary landed properties reflects its diverse character—at once vibrant, familial and quietly refined.
From sensitively restored conservation homes steeped in history to sleek modern residences designed to frame ocean views, the East side offers some of the city’s most distinctive addresses. Here, we highlight a selection of the most beautiful homes in the East Coast, each one a showcase of thoughtful design and effortless elegance.
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1. A refurbished 1970s house in Katong
The home’s spacious living area is bathed in natural light thanks to the blending of indoor and outdoor spaces, an effect further enhanced by the use of natural materials such as stone and wood (Photo: K2SD Group)
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The 1970s-built corner terrace house in Katong was transformed by architect Kelly Kawahara Cheah of K2SD Group into a luminous, open family home while preserving its original architectural soul.
Upon removing a false ceiling, Cheah revealed a 4.5-metre double-volume living space crowned by exposed original wooden roof purlins—a signature structural highlight restored rather than replaced. A mezzanine now overlooks this space, enhancing spatial drama and everyday flow.
Studio planning drew inspiration from traditional Japanese homes, dividing the interior into private and public zones along a central hallway that respects both family life and entertainment. A striking six-metre raw stone wall runs along the broad frontage, framing views of a centuries-old bodhi tree and anchoring the connection between indoors and outdoors.
Throughout, Cheah’s interventions prioritize openness to the exterior, seamless materiality, and respect for history. Elements like the banana-leaf-textured Phillip Jeffries wallcovering in the bedroom and sliding aluminium screens that blur indoor–outdoor boundaries further enrich the home’s layered character.
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2. An East Coast apartment styled like a Japandi resort
The East Coast apartment’s tranquil living room (Photo: Bud Studio)
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Bud Studio transformed a four-bedroom East Coast apartment in Singapore into a serene, resort-like sanctuary that balances minimalist Japandi calm with layered, thoughtful detailing. The 2,055 sq ft home was redesigned to create a cohesive overall aesthetic while accommodating varied functions and moods — from a spa-inspired bathroom to resort-like bedrooms and a sleek, functional kitchen — without feeling disjointed.
A major highlight is the way textures and materials are layered across the apartment to cultivate warmth and quiet sophistication. Muted finishes, such as warm neutrals and natural materials, are paired with tactile accents that give each space its own character while sustaining an overall sense of calm.
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3. Interior designer Patricia Ho Douven’s autobiographical apartment
The East Coast apartment’s living room features a suite of old and new furniture and decorative items (Photo: Studio Periphery)
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Interior designer Patricia Ho Douven transformed her decades-old, 1,500 sq ft ground‑floor East Coast apartment into a deeply personal home that reflects her life, travels, and design sensibility.
Rooted in her background in hospitality design, she reconfigured the layout to create defined yet open zones that support everyday living, marking subtle shifts between cooking, resting, and gathering spaces.
The process was intuitive and iterative, shaped by how she and her husband actually live. Natural light, texture play, and thoughtful transitions are key to the atmosphere; materials and details are chosen for their sensory qualities rather than trendiness.
The living areas blend old and new furniture, custom pieces, and art, while a home studio caters to her creative work. In the master suite, curves and handmade finishes add tactility, and a former balcony now serves as a cozy reading space with a daybed. The design prioritises comfort, history, and objects that age gracefully.
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4. A light-filled, spatially layered family home
A view of the corner terrace house’s commodious living and dining zones, which are located on the second level and ensconced within a double-height volume (Photo: Create Architecture)
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Create Architecture transformed a once dark, cramped corner terrace into an 8,500 sq ft, light‑filled multigenerational residence spanning five levels, with nine bedrooms and thoughtful spatial layering.
The design balances privacy and shared living, retaining the original ground structure while adding new volumes above to create seamless circulation and structural integrity. At street level, the grandparents’ apartment suite, communal lounge, and a screened outdoor jacuzzi foster casual family interaction, while a dramatic double‑height living and dining area on the second floor becomes the luminous heart of the home.
A mezzanine overlooks this space, visually linking zones without compromising intimacy. Upper levels include a serene master suite with an indoor‑outdoor spa‑like bathroom, and careful window placement enhances privacy while admitting light and cross ventilation. Materials like marble, travertine, timber, and gold accents create a calm, refined modern tropical aesthetic.
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5. A five-level terrace house designed for family, flow and function
Above This terrace house by Prestige Global Designs transforms a developer-built property into a warm and stylish home
This terrace house by Prestige Global Designs transforms a developer-built property into a warm and stylish home
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When Jeremy Tay of Prestige Global Designs was first approached to work on a home on Haig Lane, the property’s walls had not yet been erected. While the developer had built several houses along the same stretch, the homeowners turned to Tay to create something more personal.
“They already had a main contractor in mind,” he recalls. “But they wanted our input for space planning and interior selections.” At the heart of the design brief was the desire for a home that feels relaxed yet refined, where every corner serves a purpose.
The outcome is a five-storey terrace house that delights at every turn. Inside, soaring spaces unfold gradually to reveal a layered interior that is calming, contemporary, and attuned to the rhythm of the homeowners’ daily lives.
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6. A house filled with iconic furniture pieces
Above Inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion, the stylish living room features iconic pieces by architectural greats such as the Knoll Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, alongside statement designs by local talents, such as the Boba Chain pendant (Photo: Human + Space)
Inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion, the stylish living room features iconic pieces by architectural greats such as the Knoll Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, alongside statement designs by local talents, such as the Boba Chain pendant (Photo: Human + Space)
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This 1,800 sq ft, two-bedroom apartment located in a private development in Singapore’s East Coast area is a bold departure from conventional structure. Designed by Jayelle Choo, co-founder of Spacebar Design, the full-overhaul project rejects conformity in favour of emotional resonance and spatial poetry.
When the client—a lighting entrepreneur and long-time friend of Choo—approached her with an open brief, the stage was set for something special. It laid the groundwork for a dynamic and collaborative journey, allowing for a design process that was at once fluid and intentional.
The homeowner had desired an abode that feels calm but not flat, and is expressive but not overdone—a canvas on which the play of materiality would tell a quiet, confident story. “The brief pretty much gave me free rein,” recalls the designer. “It was [an invitation] to push the boundaries, to explore bold ideas, and to let the space tell a story that felt both personal and unexpected.”
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7. A charming apartment with gorgeous views of East Coast Park
Above The common area of the apartment overlooks vistas of East Coast Park (Photo: Jovian Lim)
The common area of the apartment overlooks vistas of East Coast Park (Photo: Jovian Lim)
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When John and Michelle began looking for a tropical getaway to escape the harsh Canadian winters with their two children, a coastal apartment in Singapore turned out to be the ideal choice, allowing the tight-knit family to reconnect with loved ones in the city while enjoying the welcome warmth. Facing the sea along the edges of East Coast Park, this three-bedroom unit at Meyer Mansion embodies a sought-after “beach house” ambience, mirroring the serenity of its ocean views within its own elegant interiors.
The home was envisioned as an inviting space, dedicated to lively gatherings during the festive seasons—a priority for homemaker and lifestyle influencer Michelle, who has a penchant for cooking and entertaining. Led by interior design firm Sujonohun, the renovation thus revolved around opening up the space to maximise its gorgeous views as well as interactions between guests. With this refreshed layout, the apartment belies its limited square footage, feeling spacious even to its owners, who spend the rest of the year in a grand landed residence.
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8. A Siglap semi-detached home that explores the use of concrete and plants
Above A daytime view of the semi-detached house from the street (Photography: Derek Swalwell)
A daytime view of the semi-detached house from the street (Photography: Derek Swalwell)
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In the general canon of Southeast Asian tropical architecture, the building skin is a device for much experimentation, being the surface that mitigates internal spaces and the external extremities of heat, glare and rain. The historical device has commonly been that of a membrane such as timber louvres in vernacular kampong houses.
HYLA Architects’ approach with this semi-detached house in the Siglap nieghbourhood explores this device using concrete and plants. Concrete canopies on each level that fold up to become balustrades and feature a perforated pattern define the façade. Landscaping on these terraces softens the béton brut and lend colour to the grey surfaces.
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9. A tantalisingly dark apartment in MeyerHouse
Above The tantalisingly moody living space in an all-dark material palette reveals itself through slivers of light (Photography: Wong Weiliang)
The tantalisingly moody living space in an all-dark material palette reveals itself through slivers of light (Photography: Wong Weiliang)
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In this apartment designed by Upstrs_, kintsugi was the theme that directed a dark shell, lit by moments of gilt and shine. The Japanese craft that repairs ceramics by sealing fragmented pottery pieces with lacquer and then beautifying the cracks with gold or silver gives new emotional value to old objects.
The concept emerged when the homeowner showed his mood board with 80 per cent monochromatic tones to the firm’s founder, Dennis Cheok. Also in the images were dark, clay-like textures struck with slight gestures of light.
The apartment is in MeyerHouse in the east of Singapore. “The architectural shell by Woha Architects and interior strokes of Yabu Pushelberg make for an incredible privilege to work within,” says Cheok.
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