Love letter to Europe

Drawing inspiration from their time abroad, Marc reimagined the couple's HDB maisonette by tearing down walls and introducing hidden storage spaces.

- JOYCE YANG

Having soaked up the charm of European living, Marc’s clients returned to Singapore with a clear vision: to recreate the cosy, stylish interiors they had fallen in love with. Their passion for Scandinavian design and the warm, inviting feeling of Hygge led them to enlist Marc’s expertise for their new maisonette.

But don’t mistake this for just another Nordicstyle home. Marc and the homeowners went beyond the typical wood accents, opting for seamless white walls that create a blank canvas, allowing the interior elements to truly shine.

What made this project unique, according to Marc, was the creative freedom to reconfigure the space entirely. He found it particularly rewarding to redesign the house’s flow based on the couple’s dynamic lifestyles.

“As work is stressful these days, the homeowners preferred something spacious for a more relaxing atmosphere,” said Marc.

“So I hacked all the walls on level one to create an open concept for the living room, dining room, and kitchen. From the main entrance, visitors can see the entirety of level one and take in the luxury of space.”

Breaking boundaries This open space was achieved by combining the previously enclosed kitchen with an adjacent room, creating a spacious foyer and kitchen. Here, Marc chose a natural wood laminate to bring warmth into the entryway and contrast with the grey flooring.

The expanded kitchen includes a concealed pantry to keep the worktops clutter-free and a long kitchen island that lets the couple prepare food while interacting with guests in the dining area.