Luxury seems to have taken a turn in the local interior design landscape. Yes, luxe brands still carry some weight, but the true essence of luxury has found a different meaning. Individuals in the Lion City are now redefining luxury as sustainability and multifunctional living while embracing the birth of smart technologies in interior design.
Owing to the growing need to fit into HDB homes that are decreasing in size, expeditiously multiplying citizens and not forgetting the evolving technologies that are colonising our livelihood. Here’s how to unfold the new love language of luxury stepping into Gen-Beta this 2025!
1. Choose a style with a conscience
What’s the style these days without natural materials conspiring in it? Most homes have now sought to delve into interior design concepts that are bathed in earthy tones and organic materials choosing to nuzzle upon eco-friendly options like tables carved from wood, furniture embedded with rattan, and lounges sourced from bamboo. Pick your faves from Naiise or Scanteak if you’re into Scandi-inspired eco-friendly choices.
2. Maximise the compact spaces
Investing in multifunctional pieces of furniture might be your best option to make use of every inch of your space when space is limited. These versatile pieces can fit into any bijou unit without needing you to fork out any extras. When you have a pair of extra guests visiting, consider extendable tables or lounges that double as sleeping spaces. The best place to purchase these multifunctional, durable pieces is either IKEA or Castlery.
3. Introduce nature indoors
Nature is a definite form of luxury, especially in Singapore’s proliferating urban jungle. Bringing nature into your home is a new way of creating a green space and this interior style is prominently recognised as Biophilic design. One mistake one often makes is just putting a few pots of plants here and there and calling it a Biophilic home but that’s not it. When you take up biophilic design make sure your home is designed in a way that you have a section of your home filled with wall plants or a facade with Montserrat, Hoyas, Ferns or Elephant Ears. Check out Far East Flora or shop online at Plant Lover Singapore if you want to give your space a facelift this weekend.
4. Pick artful curvature furniture
Did you know that curves have made a trailblazing appearance in the local design scene? As a matter of fact, most millennial homeowners have shifted from sharp edgy design options to curvature interiors giving their homes a more grounded fluid-like visual appearance. This is also reflected in the definition of luxury these days, shaping spatial needs with a unique design that doubles as art! For some curvature interior inspiration, head over to Finn Avenue for some classy modern designs!
To wrap it up, the real essence of luxury is when a home or a space is designed to make it uniquely you, with your very own personal touch and feel embedded in every corner. Infusing your space with these new luxe concepts can turn it into a stylish masterpiece but make sure your personal style resonates with these designs as well because it's your private and intimate haven. Happy exploring folks!
