Adding an artistic touch to a modern home - Singapore
ON THE MAIN WALL OF MR TONG’S LIVING ROOM hang three abstract oil paintings done by him which show the shape of an eye and represent how one looks at the world from different angles and various perspectives. — ST PHOTO: WANG HUI FEN
‘WITH my busy lifestyle, I like coming home to a neat and uncluttered home. It makes me feel relaxed after a hectic day at work.
It is also easier to maintain a home that is simple and tidy.
While keeping my home neat, I want to make it look modern as well. To achieve that, I have stuck to a colour scheme of white and red. My walls are white to make the place look brighter and more spacious.
I have enjoyed drawing and painting since I was young. I have done three abstract works for the walls of my living room. These oil paintings show the shape of an eye. Basically, they represent how one looks at the world from different angles and various perspectives.
Hanging the paintings on the walls allows me to show off my art pieces.
To complement the walls, I placed an off-white fabric sofa set in the living room. I chose fabric instead of leather or suede because it is modern yet feels cosy.
A stainless steel coffee table with a glass top has been placed in the middle of the living room to enhance the modern theme.
My television set is wall-mounted within a custom-made feature wall so that it takes up less space. Having a feature wall allows me to hide the cables and it also gives depth to my living room.
My suspended wooden TV console is custom-made as well so that it takes up less space.
For the lighting, I have a stainless steel chandelier as opposed to halogen lamps or spotlights, which are common in many modern homes. The design of my chandelier is unique and futuristic, adding a modern touch.
I also have a stainless steel standing lamp in a corner of the living room to jazz up the area. Sometimes, I switch on only the standing lamp and the living room feels much cosier.
My balcony is laid with custom-made wooden planks that form an extension to the living room and make it look bigger.
I enjoy coming home and spending time in the living room after a long day at work. It makes me feel relaxed and rejuvenated.’
Source : Straits Time - 24 Feb 2008
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