No matter how good an interior design turns out, it is impossible to say the design was made without the right use of proportion. When planning for landed interior design in Singapore, there is a relationship between proportion and design. For some expert interior designers, they can create great designs because they know how to use geometry in any design space. Not many people know how to use geometry for interior designs. We will be looking at five ways geometry applies to landed interior design Singapore.
Moh Guan Project by M3 Studio.
The room layout This goes beyond arranging things wherever they fit in a room. With the use of geometry, it adds an aesthetic quality to the design. In some spaces, symmetry is all that is needed to transform the space into something outstanding while for some, other layouts may do the magic. You might want to arrange your chairs in a circle or have some other type of design in mind. Bottom line is if there is a proper layout of a room, say an office, for instance, there will be a flow of natural synergies which will make anyone who works in that office productive and efficient.
The Interior design Golden Ratios For interior design, ratios play an important role, and the truth is, with an expert interior design studio in Singapore such as M3 Studio, you can have your space designed according to a particular ratio, and you wouldn’t even know. The golden ratio in interior design is broken down thus; 60 percent of neutral colors, 30 percent of dark-colored furniture, 10 percent of warm-colored accents and 5 percent bright-colored accents. Other proportions in the ration include occupying 60 percent of the space with furniture.
Placement and shapes of decor play a vital part in interior style.
Room décor The most noticeable part of a living space is how the room is designed, and geometry plays a huge role in this. Apart from the style and design of the elements used for the decoration, their shape is also important when planning which pieces to use and which not to use. Some of the shapes that you will find on furniture and other fabrics in the room are equally important in choosing which of them to use and not to use.
Themes and patterns Establishing themes and patterns within a space is made possible through geometry. Landed interior design Singapore is not just about mixing colors and styles. A lot of mathematics goes into designing the interiors of a living space and not many people even realize this.
A HDB BTO done by M3 Studio to look like a Condominium.
Size of various design elements Before working on an area, every interior designer must take measurements of the space. They will also take into account the shape and size of the space so they will know where to place each of the elements that will be placed in the room. The experts at M3 studios understand the application of geometry in interior design in Singapore and will support you with their expertise. All it takes is to put a call through today.
Have you been thinking about adding unique vintage charm to your condo? I mean, you have seen a lot of interior design works in Singapore and you love every bit of design made with wooden furniture. Now you are thinking of buying some for your condo, or you have already made the purchase. Well, how about we tell you some important tips you should know about taking care of wooden furniture?
One truth about quality wooden furniture is that it can last for a lifetime and through many generations. So, if, for your new wood furniture, you would like to keep them as heirlooms for your children and grandchildren, the onus lies on you to take care and maintain the furniture. Even the best quality wood is not resistant to scratch and abrasions. So, check out these amazing tips for maintaining your wood furniture.
1. Dust regularly. You should have a piece of soft, dry cotton cloth specifically for your wood furniture and you should dust them every time you notice they are getting dusty. It feels like a lot of work already, right? It is a worthy sacrifice. Don’t you love the shiny look your furniture has? Dusting makes it possible and if you can dust your tables, sofas, cabinets, etc. on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, no dust will have anything on you.
2. Set up away from sunlight. Prolonged sunlight is not friendly to wooden furniture at all. If wood is exposed to sunlight for a long time, it has an effect called “spotting.” Spotting is the appearance of dark and bright spots on the wood. If there is too much light exposure in your condo and your table takes on the most of this sunlight, you can either have dark curtains or use a tablecloth to protect the table and mitigate the effects of the sunlight. The type of curtain you use in your home is important so, make sure you pick a suitable one.
Source: The Lettered Collage
3. Monitor the temperature your furniture comes in contact with. Always keep the temperature in your home cool and avoid placing too hot and cold items on wooden furniture. You do not want to get the surface texture distorted. If at all, you must put hot or cold things on your wood furniture, make sure it is not exposed for too long.
4. Keep sharp objects away. A scratch on wood never looks good, and it does not disappear so easily. You must make sure sharp objects are not left lying around your furniture. Always have a small jar of a wood-filler that matches the wood colour, just in case a scratch happens.
5. Wax and Oil Regularly. To maintain the shiny appearance of your wooden furniture, regular oiling and waxing work wonders. Do this once in three months to maintain a classic-looking modern condo interior design.
6. Clean with warm water. Apart from dusting, warm water and mild dish soap should be used to clean your wooden furniture. Clean until you get rid of the dust entirely and wipe with a dry cloth afterward. You can also purchase wood polishing agents to clean and bring back that shine every few months.
The interior designer, just like any specialised career path, has a price tag attached to it. In a very competitive industry, it is extremely hard for an designer to justify charging significantly higher than the average rates.
There are a few reasons for having a cost blow out astronomically that goes beyond the designer’s fees.
Home owners have unique requirements.
An interior designer’s job is to build a productive living area for you that is catered for your needs. Sometimes these needs and the space available make it a challenge for the designer and he has to spend nights mulling over how to be creative with what he has. The more challenging the demands, the more creative the designer has to be, and such a feat can take days of research and weeks of testing the proof of concept before execution.
Expensive taste in material types You are a person of exquisite taste and your home must reflect that all the way down to the nails and rivets. Imported items are generally a lot more expensive because of availability and cost of shipment. Some of these products are so unique that they must be customized, and such bespoke solutions are always going to be costlier.
Complicated designs. Love that herringbone fall tile design? Sure, it does look so stylish and chic, but such designs come with a high price tag, especially in Singapore when the tasks require manual labour. The longer the task is, the higher the price tag. Hacking of walls and retiling of floor tiles are other areas that usually builds up the cost factor.
So the next time you’re planning for a house, you know the areas to look out for that would probably bust a hole in your pocket. A small area doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to cost less. Always check with your designer on ways you can save money without compromising look and quality. Most times, it’s always easier to be forthcoming with your comfortable budget. Drop us a message if you need to speak to someone who you can trust.
You have probably heard horror stories about the renovation industry and disgruntled homeowners having to fork out even more money to repair the shoddy workmanship. News like these is prevalent and unfortunate homeowners are usually left with little avenue for redress but to vent their frustration on the internet. Such rampant negative business practices give all of us legit businesses a bad name.
Here are 3 tell tale signs that you are about to get into a bad deal.
Lowest Cost
Who doesn’t love a good deal? The problem with deals too good to be true is that it usually isn’t. The marketplace is extremely competitive with profit margins constantly being reduced. As professionals, we immediately know something is amiss when the price quoted by a competitor is remarkably lower. This could only mean one thing – cost cutting is going to happen where customers can’t see. On the onset, you may think you have gotten a good deal, but when the faults start to appear in the months that follow, the contractor is uncontactable, and customers have to fork out another round of money for repairs.
Contractor or Designer
Designers by virtue of their expertise and effort that comes from project management come with a slightly higher price tag than a contractor. You can think of an interior designer as the architect of the building. Who would you trust to handle the integrity of your renovation works? A designer know what to look out for, which measurement works, and where to lay cables and how many light points is required, etc. For customers who may not be aware of the intricacies that goes in the planning, it’s easy to fall prey to contractors who make bold promises just to close a deal.
Attractive Package Deals
The way interior designers help you save cost is by providing you a template design with pre-measured fittings. That sounds reasonable doesn’t it? After all, most HDB have similar layout and you stand to gain some savings for using a common design. This would be fine if you have very simple requirements and aren’t the type to sweat a little misalignment or gaps in between fixtures. The thing about design is that, it’s the little things that make the difference. A good design is supposed to make you feel at ease, unconsciously. A badly designed room tends to make the occupant uneasy. And should you request for any changes to the package, that’s when the cost starts getting exorbitant.
If you still unsure about the deal you’re getting, come talk to us and let us help you keep an eye out for renovation pitfalls.
M3 was invited to the National Library of Singapore to speak on interior design topics pertaining to bedroom and bathroom considerations. The vide below is the highlight of that talk.
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