{"id":5645,"date":"2016-08-19T14:47:13","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T06:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.metroresidences.sg\/?p=5645"},"modified":"2018-01-31T11:41:30","modified_gmt":"2018-01-31T03:41:30","slug":"three-world-class-interior-trends-to-boost-your-apartments-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/uncategorized\/three-world-class-interior-trends-to-boost-your-apartments-appeal\/","title":{"rendered":"Three world-class interior trends to boost your apartment\u2019s appeal"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#fefeff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” top_margin=”-20%” width=”5\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Three world-class interior trends to boost your apartment\u2019s appeal” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1517369748880{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517369785199{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]This is a guest\u00a0contribution by HipVan<\/em><\/p>\n

Serviced apartments for the corporate market increasingly have better interior design complemented by high-end, durable furnishings and finished with tasteful artwork & accessories.<\/p>\n

With a little knowledge of current interior style trends, you too can create an appealing, functional, comfortable spaces to transform your asset into corporate apartments, ensuring that it will stand out from the rest. Here are some tips on using space, colours, materials, furniture and home accessories to achieve Scandinavian, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern looks in your apartment.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Scandinavian.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517370066425{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Scandinavian style emphasises light-filled, practical, functional spaces. Here\u2019s how to achieve the simplicity, utility and beauty of Scandinavian look in your apartment.<\/p>\n

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  1. The space \u2013 Scandinavian interiors are known for being light-filled, clean-looking, visually-relaxing and well-used spaces. Minimise clutter with well-chosen storage cabinets and shelving and you\u2019re halfway there.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The colours \u2013 A distinctly Scandinavian palette consists of neutral colours with occasional bright hues to help create a clean and calming look (e.g. whites, greys, blacks and browns accented with pop colours like dusty pinks and rich sea greens). Keep your walls white, to allow your furniture and art to captivate.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The materials \u2013 Use wood & metal decoratively in furnitures such as\u00a0<\/span>sofas<\/a> and coffee tables as well as\u00a0<\/span>lighting<\/a> and accent pieces.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The furnishings \u2013 Scandinavian furniture emphasises form\u00a0<\/span>and function, think clean lines, natural hues and smooth rounded edges.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. The art & accessories \u2013 \u00a0Be intentional (remember, \u201cless is more\u201d). Choose simple, decorative accents which add subtle colour and texture e.g. elegant ceramic vases, pillows with geometric patterns, fresh flowers and botanicals, pendant lamps or wall lights with a metallic shine or slight patina.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Windows & flooring \u2013 Invite as much light in as possible by leaving windows bare (or choose sheer or light fabrics like linen). Similarly, flooring should be hardwood and left in its natural colour or painted white to visually expand the space (no wall-to-wall carpeting).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Industrial Style.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517369910089{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Give your apartment a sophisticated edge with Industrial Chic\u2019s raw, utilitarian appeal with stripped-back architecture and salvaged objects. Because it uses humble materials and is rough around the edges, Industrial style can be quite an affordable style to furnish your apartment.<\/p>\n
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    1. The space \u2013 Due to Industrial style\u2019s origins in large cavernous buildings (e.g. warehouses, garages, factories), open floor plans, high ceilings and expansive multifunctional rooms are hallmarks of the look. Furnishings have minimal, strong, clean lines without a hint of excess and infrastructure tends to be on display e.g. unfinished walls, bare windows, exposed ductwork and beams, metal stairwells and countertops.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. The colours \u2013 The colour palette tends to be cooler (grey with a little black and white), but there\u2019s room to move as long as you don\u2019t overdo it. Try neutrals with cool undertones with saturated hues (citron, tangerine, fuchsia) or dark and moody (e.g. indigo, plum, moss).<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. The materials \u2013 Metal is the go-to material for this look, adding a touch of sleekness without feeling too upscale: tin, steel, iron, aluminium or anything forged or welded is ideal for Industrial.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. The furnishing \u2013 Repurposing is central to the look, so keep furnishings functional and salvaged where possible. Mix new pieces with reclaimed ones (the more worn the better) e.g. wooden crates for tables, old lockers for storage, battered ladders for shelving.<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. The art & accessories \u2013 Go for edgier art and accents mounted on walls or massed on shelves. You can\u2019t go wrong with giant abstract works, mixed-media sculptures and \u2018found\u2019 objects (e.g. old road signs, pulley wheels and giant faucet handles).<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Flooring \u2013 Anything that\u2019s fit for a warehouse will suit the Industrial look: \u00a0polished concrete floors, aged wood, epoxy, simple tiles, or even rubber.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Mid-century Modern.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517370012378{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Spanning 25 years from the mid-1940s to 1970, Mid-Century Modern style bridges the organic and man-made with an uncomplicated, fresh, functional aesthetic. With its emphasis on pared-down forms, contemporary patterns and natural materials, this chic style will help create a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors in your apartment.<\/p>\n
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      1. The space \u2013 Mid-Century Modern\u2019s organic style and ease of living is reflected in the use of simple lines and pure form in interiors. Furnishings and floor plans are stripped down to their essential forms, with no excess detailing or unnecessary flourishes.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. The colours \u2013 this style\u2019s palette revolves around neutrals paired with brights. Think warm and earthy colours with a few strokes of rich, saturated colour spanning the spectrum.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. The materials \u2013 This look is dominated by natural woods offset by graphic patterns (bold geometrics, sensuous curves and whimsical motifs). Heavy, textural fabrics (e.g. burlap, wool knits) can add weight and give a room some punch.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. The furnishings \u2013 Iconic furnishings from the era were driven by innovative mass-produced furniture and accents by household-names: George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen. Opt for singular furnishings and accents, from iconic sofas to sculptural\u00a0<\/span>dining chairs<\/a> or coffee tables<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Art & accessories \u2013 The Mid-Century era is rich with groundbreaking artists and designers whose forms are sculptural enough to double as art, without neglecting function. Finish your rooms with period art and accents (e.g. an Eames Hang-It-All or a George Nelson clock) and striking mid-century statement lighting (e.g. Sputnik chandeliers, Bubble lights, Arco floor lamps). \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. Windows & flooring \u2013 Indoor-outdoor flow is key. Create a connection with the natural world and bring the outdoors inside with wooden flooring, wide windows, sliding doors, patios where possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        So there you have it, three world-class style trends to incorporate into your apartment and boost its appeal. Rest assured, you will stand out from the rest and you have been warned, your guests may never want to leave!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”READ MORE: Furnishing Your Apartment to Earn Corporate Rental Income.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_widget_sidebar enable_sticky=”true” sidebar_id=”blog-sidebar”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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