Upon stepping into the house of Mr and Mrs Ng Boon Sun, we were mesmerized by the divine contemporary design that stood before us. Husband and wife with 2 teenage boys, they wanted a reliable renovator to turn their 4-storey semi-detached house into a modern chic looking abode while preserving their oriental roots. Crescendo Interior was on the top of their minds after visiting their relative's place. We bring you an up-close interview with the homeowners and stunning shots from their beautiful sanctuary.

Q: Why did you choose Crescendo above the others? A: Went over to my relative’s house to witness the quality of the design and the materials used. I was very pleased and wanted a similar quality for my new home too. Q: Which design concept were you looking for? A: I was looking for an open concept design for my new home. Also, I want a blend of Chinese traditional look mixed with the modern design. Q: You have very unique lightings fixtures, you picked them out yourself? A: Yes, with the sound advice from the designer. Q: Any advice to homeowners? A: Pick one that you are comfortable with and look at their worksmanship. That way you can be rather sure of what you are going to get.

In the living room, the diffused light complemented by the soft glow of ceiling lights permeates through the sleek reflective wall and floor surfaces opening up the area with elegance. The theme of black and white, accentuated with accents of grey fluidly guides the conceptual development of this area.

IDEAS WE LOVE Glass Wall Staircase The focal point of the living room, these glass walls allows light to flow through keeping the stairway well lit and provides an unobstructed view from the kitchen
IDEAS WE LOVE. ORIENT Cleverly designed featured wall shelves exudes oriental charm while maintaning its modern contemporary look.	IDEAS WE LOVE. CLASSY With clean lines and matching colour tones, this neat and trim kitchen with a dream-come-true island counter is one of our all-time favourite. We appreciate their functional yet classy looking designs.

Walking down towards the kitchen area, one is greeted by the classy open-concept glass panels, aesthetically pleasant finishes on the cabinets with matching island counter and a cool flow of light showcasing a string of oriental teapots on display above the cabinets. The state-of-the-art stove and refrigerator makes cooking and cleanup look effortless. Functional yet pleasing to the eye, this kitchen concept is one of our all-time favourite.