for the project with minimal changes, “I wanted something special int, with warm and cosy surroundings ‘our free timeat home, and Splendor man. end those qualities into the design suecinetly,” Yap says. Following the intial brief, where Yap brought along magazines to give the designer a visual idea ofthe look and colour palette she desired for the place, Osman spent the next three months putting theinteriors of the 2,023-square-foot space together. Her intent of infusing notes of classical glamour into a light and airy space was achieved through the use ofa palette with hues ranging from beige and cream to ivory blended with sunny and gold accents. rstoph Living Large Strolling into the warm inter sof the foyer from the private lift landing, one is met by a picture of grandeur and character: an intri- rely carved Indian sculpture, an Oriental rug and a Chinese paint ing from Opera Gallery make foran opulent entrance while lend ing an Asian touch to the décor. The pieces blend seamlessly with Western influences that come through in the sophisticated design of the console by Christopher Guy, an English table lamp and rich Burwood veneers on a customised shoe cabinet. To “open up” the space, Osman filled the entire wall facing the lift landing with panes of gold-tinted mirrors The impressive entrance leads into the main livingand dining spaces inthis four-bedroom apartment. Here, Osman sought to create an inviting atmosphere that is understated yet ‘charming, From the balcony along one side of theroom, ample sunlight streams in, so Osman decided to utilise a combination of dark woods and light-coloured upholstery to give the entire space a sense of balance. ‘Toevoke the feeling ofa luxurious Manhattan Fifth Avenue apartment, Osman added wood trimmings to the walls, which ‘ere sprayed on-site with polyurethane for flawless finish, To fill up the space, Yap and Osman went shopping at Proof Living’ showroom at ON Orchard, where they ‘came across signature pieces by American a see cee design icon Barbara Barry, which now take pido place in the hon A hand- knotted silk rug measuring metres, customised by Splendor, is used to dea cate the sitting area. This is where the Yaps spend most evenings with their eight-year-old sch ‘Sarah, who has her own space too — inthe for a fur throw. “Sarah loves to spend her tim us, sleeping on the throw while we wate sion,” Yap reveals with a laugh, To further enhance the notion of cla elegance, Osman sourced for decorative which were not readily available locally chandeliers and wall sconces for instanc shares, “They are produced by Besselink in London, The artisan lamp maker isp of handcrafted lampshades made with hi silk and cotton. The brass knobs and han most of the cabinetry in the home are proc froma specialist shop in New York while antique brass meshes over the door panes ‘cupboards were found in London: \ Studied Approach On her inspiration for the study, OS create an elite den for Yap husband 10 5P=6 private time and store his extensive Book oe tions, The original bay window was caous with ch brown cabinets. Osman asa antique brass meshes over the door pane oF cupboards ote in with the classic 00th out the home. The stately presidential I finished with a leather top to enhance the ofitsdeuilandiewure inte Inorder to maintain proportion wi space, Osman also customised atufted og chair to accompany the luxurioussetUP. 1 room as well asa spare bedroom, Whi het converted into a wallein wardrobe: TM per Yap likes to spend her mornings ashttt Sora outfits forthe day. Osman created a double-leafed display Tee cabinet specially for Yap beloved collection of designer X bags. Apart from allowing sulficient space for Yaps expensive gowns and dr 1s, the thoughtful designer ‘covered the niches of all the cupboards with ostrich. CU7VCL IPSS her: d sheisspe ofthe attention,” Osman says. in wardrobe is the master bed E Iso lead room, which the master hoon, this i lish yet functional A grand hear dei by Crasher iy beithat es the wall at one end of the aces dresser and a flat screen interrupted rest for the couple, Osman designed automated sliding doors to ow the television set away when notin use, alled blackout curtains to eliminate mornin televisio ‘Osman, 100, expressed pleasure atthe to work with Yap. “She isa very mild-mant and gentle person who has impeccable tte! things. To me, she embodies the spirit of per tion but more than that, she makes it ahieb™ Speaks ‘of the project, Yap says she is happy with Osman’s and enjoyable to be perfect as well. That wh efforts. “Its above and beyond what we expected when we walked. ; 5 nc thea srtment for the first time. We are enjoying our home oo every single day,” she beams wanted to express throu hhome,” he asserts, SINGAPORE TATLER 724 suLY 2011