The Ultra-Wealthy in Singapore Are Taking Home Interiors Back to Basics

Local designers talk about how they work with the nature, history and culture of the island to create modern styles still grounded in tradition

In Singapore, which has long embraced progressive styles, futurism and modernity, luxury homeowners are yearning for more nostalgic and grounded homes.

People haven’t fully recovered from a lean toward homelife during the pandemic, according to the observations of designers and architects. At the moment, themes like wellness, family and peace are defining luxury interior trends in the country.

“My clients know that they want their home to be their sanctuary and they want to be able to come back to a safe space no matter what happens in the outside world,” said Terrence Quah, director of Architology Interiors, which has received several Tatler’s Home Design Awards. 

The ultra-wealthy are prioritizing nourishing home experiences: Climate-responsive design that embraces the tropical heat and comfortable family homes for several generations. 

Homeowners are also grounded in their tastes as a result of this turn toward their own family history, culture and tradition. 

“There are a lot of trends like japandi, wabi sabi, mid-century,” said Priscilla Khiu, founder of luxury firm Haus Atelier. “But I ask: What is most timeless to you? What is it that you choose as your peace of mind?” 

Mansion Global spoke to two notable designers and an architect on the trends in Singapore.

Quah has noticed clients become more open to adding open-air green spaces and more receptive to working with the tropical climate in their home designs. 

In the past, architecture and interior design in the city, Quah said, had focused on insulating against the climate.  Read the full article on Mansion Global. Thank you for the feature!