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Barebones Studio revamped the flat with pastel tile, glass bricks, and dark wood paneling to match the owner’s vintage furnishings from Denmark and Japan.
Over years of travel, a Singaporean businessman who works in the food and beverage industry had amassed a trove of vintage furniture, including many Danish and Japanese pieces. When he purchased a new apartment on the north side of the island, he sought to give his collection a fitting home—and he approached Jun Lee, the design director of Barebones Studio, for an update inspired by Danish midcentury-modern design.
The homeowner, who lives here with his partner, was drawn to the Seletar Park condo development, built by SCDA Architects in 2015, because he liked how the architecture integrates with nature; full-height glass panels in the apartment frame views of the estate’s tropical landscaping.
Lee aimed to create a warm and cozy atmosphere for the 900-square-foot, two-bedroom home. To mirror the crafted nature of the furniture, he prioritized natural materials, such as solid wood instead of laminates for the carpentry.
Before: Kitchen
Before: The open kitchen located next to the entry was fitted with functional white cabinetry. The beige marble flooring clashed with the taupe-painted walls.
Photo courtesy of Barebones Studio
After: Kitchen
The kitchen island is covered in pink tile that gives the space a feeling of playfulness. Square floor tiles in two tones visually separate the kitchen from the living/dining area.
Photo by Marcus Lim
Dark-stained solid birch plywood cabinetry and wall panels evoke the midcentury-modern era.
Photo by Marcus Lim
See the full story on Dwell.com: Before & After: Their Singapore Apartment Is a Love Letter to Midcentury Design
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By: Luo Jingmei
Title: Before & After: Their Singapore Apartment Is a Love Letter to Midcentury Design
Sourced From: www.dwell.com/article/before-and-after-seletar-park-apartment-renovation-barebones-studio-singapore-1a28128a
Published Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:07:12 GMT
