Where modern design meets traditional Islamic elements.
Traditionally, Islamic homes have always been known to be colourful, luxurious, and vibrant, with lush textures and ornate patterns to highlight a sense of elegance.
However, the style has since evolved, with increasing numbers of Muslim homeowners in Singapore toning down the look to create a more restful, calming interior.
So, if you’re looking to create a more modern Islamic home of your own – be it to create a conducive space for your relatives during Hari Raya, or a cosy abode for your growing family – look no further than these gorgeous projects!
1. This calming, earthy executive apartment in Pasir Ris
Incorporating varying patterns into your home can get overwhelming, but there are ways you can do so without cluttering the look.
This cosy executive apartment does this in a few ways. Firstly, a light, neutral colour palette is used as a simple backdrop that allows the black-and-white geometric floor tiles to shine.
Secondly, patterns incorporated into the space are subtler than the elaborate ones used in traditional Islamic homes. Ornamental mirrors, woven textures, and Persian rugs with subtle prints blend seamlessly into the overall calming aesthetic while giving the home a unique visual flair.
2. This elegant Arabian-inspired resale flat in Yishun
Depictions of humans and animals (be it via artwork or sculptures) are forbidden in Muslim homes – so instead, it’s patterns that reign supreme.
You can see that come into play in this Arabian-inspired resale flat. Here, mashrabiya panels, marble-look doors, and ornate lamp shades come together to imbue the space with a sense of understated luxury.
3. This luxurious, child-friendly resale flat in Bukit Batok
Framed Quranic calligraphy is a staple in Islamic homes, but if you’d like something a little more understated, consider small carvings that you can put atop a ledge – like what you see in this home.
Placed up high, the calligraphic carving adds visual interest against the backdrop of a fluted feature wall, while also being safely out of reach of the homeowners’ young children.
In fact, most of the home is renovated to be as child-friendly as possible, with numerous curved and wavy surfaces ensuring maximum safety.
4. This vintage Indochine-inspired executive apartment in Woodlands
With its sheer variety of patterns and colours, an Indochine interior is a great choice for any Muslim homeowner – just take a look at this vintage executive apartment in Woodlands as an example.
Mosaic tiles, striped bamboo blinds, and breeze blocks are just a few things you can expect. Coupled with the homeowners’ collection of antique furniture, you get a home that is equal parts quirky and gorgeous.
5. This transitional black-and-white home in Balestier
Speaking of colonial-inspired looks, here’s one you can emulate if you fancy something a little more fresh.
With crisp, clean lines dominating the space, this transitional home in Balestier keeps the interior neat and organised. But rather than looking overly-clinical, the clever usage of mosaic floor tiles, abstract artwork, and patterned rugs softens the look for a cosier-looking space.
6. This cosy, rustic-looking maisonette in Tampines
The beauty of a neutral colour palette is its ability to amplify different looks and styles; it’s no wonder that its use has been – and will remain – a huge interior design trend in 2024.
Case in point: this maisonette in Tampines, where the combination of black, white, and wood as the backdrop allows the smaller details to elevate the look. Features like distressed wood furniture, Arabian-inspired decor, and patterned rugs (and that’s just naming a few!) add depth to the look, creating a home that is just oh-so-cosy.
7. This regal modern-luxe landed home in Telok Kurau
Traditionally, Arabian interior design (one of the biggest influences on Islamic interiors) has always employed intricate patterns and textures to give off a sense of wealth and luxury. But today, you can achieve that same vibe without that same level of visual complexity.
In this landed home, luxurious marble backdrops, Chesterfield seating, and grand light fittings work in tandem to give off a sense of opulence – all while using a largely black-and-white colour palette to tone down the look.
8. This calming white-and-wood jumbo flat in Marsiling
Previously living in a tiny BTO flat, this young family turned their newly-acquired 170 sqm jumbo flat into a warm, cosy home that is perfect to unwind in after a long day.
While the home is, on the whole, neat and clutter-free, the homeowners have loose pieces of decor placed around the home, with potted plants and Arabic calligraphy creating a nice visual contrast against the neutral white-and-wood look.
But the true centrepiece of the home is that massive asymmetrical kitchen island, which provides ample space for dishes cooked by the homeowners, and is also able to accommodate almost 20 people during festive gatherings like Hari Raya!
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