Project: Lorong Ah Soo
Style: Contemporary
Budget: $140K
Home, if home wore tailored velvet and poured a vintage rye. A little dark. A little glamorous. A lot of intention. At this sprawling maisonette, you don’t quite know what to expect until the door swings open. And even then, it’s not about grand gestures – it’s the way linear light traces the ceiling, the hush of deep timber underfoot, and that slight drop in your shoulders that tells you this place has a soul. Something cinematic yet lived-in. Thoughtful, but never trying too hard.
And yes, this home loves the dark. You’ll feel it most as the living area transitions into a moody, obsidian kitchen. The whole space leans into its Contemporary aesthetic, letting the rest glow accordingly. The stairs look less like a walkway and more like a glowing sculpture, leading you past a massive amethyst-veined feature wall that stretches toward the upper level. Because here, contrast is king. There’s a stillness in the social zones, anchored by cognac leather and a curated vertical garden, like it’s waiting for late-night music or early morning reflection.
The collector’s corner? Pure obsession. A curved, backlit gallery dedicated to a prized sneaker collection, turning every pair into a work of art. It is a home that proves luxury is found in the shadows, where neon scripts and stone textures come together to make every moment feel like a scene from a quiet, beautiful film.