Reflections at Keppel Bay

Located in Keppel Bay, this two-bedroom apartment was designed with a clear intention: to create a calm, cohesive home that highlights the surrounding architecture and views. With strong references to Park Hyatt Bangkok, the home combines the atmosphere of a quiet art gallery with that of a luxurious hotel lobby.

Spatial Planning

Like many condominiums in Singapore, the apartment’s footprint and long and narrow layout required careful planning to balance openness with practical storage. Instead of the conventional layout where the sofa faces the television, it now faces the kitchen island. This shifted the home’s focal point to the heart of daily life, where cooking, eating, and conversations happen, which visually opened up the space, making it feel larger and more connected.

Dining Banquette

To anchor the open-plan area, the dining banquette became a central feature. It’s intimate yet integrated with the rest of the space; the owners planned to frame a large artwork there, which became the perfect focal point. The upholstered seat introduced a subtle touch of colour, a soft counterpoint to the otherwise neutral palette, bringing warmth and personality while maintaining the home’s elegance.

Bedrooms

The bedrooms were designed with simplicity and comfort in mind. A restrained palette of neutral tones creates a restful environment while allowing natural light to shape the atmosphere of the space throughout the day.

Palette

Searching for the perfect shade of wood was a priority, something that had warmth without heaviness. The veining and tone were important to ensure it sat harmoniously with the apartment's neutral envelope. Pairing that with stainless steel finishes created a subtle interplay between warmth and coolness, matte and sheen, forming a sense of balance that feels both composed and lived-in.

Every line, junction and material transition was carefully considered, yet the home doesn’t feel stark or too cold to live in. Given that the family now lives in and enjoys the space, it truly feels like a reflection of them, which is always the most rewarding outcome.