Even for those with means, rising renovation and construction costs are prompting a more thoughtful approach to design. Singapore’s top architects and interior designers share smart, stylish ways to create a sense of luxury – without the excess.
…Lionel Leow, co-founder of TA.LE shares his firm philosophy on luxury design
For those with landed properties, investing in key structural features can heighten curb appeal and interior elegance.
“The entryway sets the tone,” offered Lionel Leow, founding partner at TA.LE Architects. “A well-composed entry, framed by proportion, landscaping and material, signals quiet luxury before you even step inside.”
Inside the home, staircases are sculptural opportunities. “A well-detailed stair, even a modest one, can become a centrepiece,” he added.. “Clean lines and thoughtful proportions cost nothing,” maintained Lionel. “But they instantly elevate a space.” He pointed to understated features like recessed skirting, frameless doors and shadow gaps as examples of minimalist luxe. “They give a crisp, tailored edge that’s associated with high-end design.”