Coastal vibes for Tanjong Rhu condominium

​The owner was inspired by her travels through Europe and the style of coastal homes in the US. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE – Natural light, river views and a sense of belonging. This Singaporean home owner wanted all these elements in her apartment, which she shares with a pet golden retriever.

Amelia – who is 51, works in corporate furniture sales and did not give her surname – renovated her 800 sq ft Tanjong Rhu condominium unit with the help of interior design firm Homely Matters’ director Dominic Leong.

“My sister knows Dom’s wife. I love his personality, I’ve been to his place and I love the style: nice and cosy,” she says.

Amelia and her former husband, a Briton, have travelled extensively, especially in Europe. She therefore wanted to create her own space in a way that reminded her of the lifestyle.

She initially wanted deep, rich jewel tones, but decided on a coastal vibe and the American Hamptons style after completing an online quiz.

Given her field of work, she sourced the furniture herself. New appliances and furnishings sit comfortably side by side with collectibles of sentimental value.