In this open-concept home, it’s all about flow.
At 135sqm, Nasz and Ely’s 5-room resale flat in Pasir Ris may be larger than a typical HDB flat, but it didn’t always look or feel this spacious.
To create an open-concept communal area ideal for hosting – along with cosy private spaces that remain out of sight – several layout changes were required.
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In this home feature, we explore how Nasz and Ely worked with Blend by Imc to transform it into the haven that it is today.
Balcony-turned-walkway
First impressions count, and this entryway certainly makes one. But here’s a fun fact: the first half in the foreground used to be the balcony, while the latter half in the background was once part of the original study.
Wanting to create an extended walkway, Nasz and Ely decided to knock down the wall separating the two. Coupled with the leading lines of the window, herringbone vinyl flooring was then added to create the illusion of length.
Study-turned-living area
Further in, the original study room was transformed into a living area, where two things immediately come to attention.
For one, there isn’t a lot going on – an intentional choice by Nasz and Ely to keep the area uncluttered for a sense of spaciousness. For another, the introduction of curved features like the boucle chair, coffee table, and wall arch provides a subtle and ‘soft’ contrast to the clean lines of the wall niches and overhead beams.
Open-concept living space
Airiness aside, it also made sense for the entire communal area to adopt an open concept because Nasz and Ely host often. This allows guests to interact seamlessly with one another across different ‘rooms’, from the living to the dining behind it, and from the dining to the open-concept kitchen on its right.
A kitchen optimised for the owner’s cooking workflow
When it came to designing the kitchen, functionality was just as important as aesthetics. From a pull-out condiment drawer to a pot filler above the stove, everything was planned such that Ely can easily reach for anything she needs while cooking. At the same time, this kitchen layout also allows her to move freely around the island where most of the food prep takes place.
Visually, light wood tones provide continuity from the dining area, while shaker style cabinet fronts lend a sense of cosiness to a rather massive open space.
Creating a service yard to keep things out of sight
Being a relatively old unit, this flat did not come with a dedicated service yard.
As a final layout change, Nasz and Ely opted to section off a part of the kitchen as a service yard for their washing machine and cleaning supplies out of sight. Here, fluted glass doors allow natural light to pass through, keeping up with the rest of the home’s open concept.
Special thanks to Nasz and Ely for letting us tour their home!
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