6 Interior Styles You can Achieve through Your Furniture
Architecture provides the framework and sets the scene, but interior design and furniture invoke strong influences to transform the ambience of a space. As interior styles evolve gradually, the selection of furniture placed within expresses the trends. Additionally, interior furniture speaks volumes about the inhabitants’ personalities and priorities, including the atmosphere they want to create.
Furniture brings fresh visual interest, adapting to and telling the story of various lifestyles. While the designs are timeless, specific trends emerge to establish a welcoming, comfortable home to enhance the interiors without one piece stealing the limelight. Sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, and wardrobes all harmoniously feature in numerous colours and textures, metal accents and smoothly-contoured silhouettes.
Let’s look at some suitable furniture that corresponds to various interior styles!
1 | Minimalist Scandinavian
Minimalist Scandinavian Henderson Project
While most minimalist Scandinavian interiors have a neutral and wooden material palette, the injection of earthy colours in this abode spices up the space without the addition of sterile white finishes. Following the ‘Less is more’ philosophy, concealed doors and built-in storage carpentry assist in pulling off the desired aesthetic.
For the cabinetry by Norm Architects, the understated yet eye-catching rounded aluminium handle profile ties the kitchen together with an accommodating design. The gentle approach to the wood for the Splinter Side Table’s legs retains its original pliancy. Lastly, the matte texture of the polypropylene shell chair offers subdued tactility and reliable durability. Balancing subtle textures and sturdy materials, incorporating traditional wooden joinery details in the furniture enhances their character and feel.
2 | Japandi
Recreating the appearance of a traditional inn, the Japandi theme introduced a peaceful and zen ambience for a relaxing atmosphere. Featured light-toned oak and slatted wooden panels balance out the splashes of whites and light greys in the home. Additionally, the marble flooring flooding the house exudes subtle elegance in the minimal space.
With its appealing sense of lightness and resilient materials, the UNIT cabinetry channels functionality and convenience by catering to the changing needs of a contemporary home. The joints of the interlocking wooden boards for the shelving unit appear seamless, mimicking a woven textile. Sori Yanagi’s stool combines oriental aesthetics with innovative plywood moulding techniques to resemble the shape of a butterfly, making it a simple yet distinctive addition to any interior.
3 | Modern Lux
Modern Lux 511 Pasir Ris Project
Translating sophisticated, modern hotel vibes into this abode, the use of walnut wood, tanned leather and gold finishes on neutral walls and floorings produces an elegant interior. By retaining the curved doors and introducing more arches within the columns and ceilings, the living spaces are carved out into separate zones without tangible partitions.
Brushed aluminium fronts the kitchen cabinetry, exuding a sense of classical contemporary yet refreshingly opulent vibe. The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman is an icon, remaining grounded in the handcrafted details to distinguish its original, authentic design from the rest. Lastly, the polished stainless steel lamp is a piece of eye-catching, sophisticated lighting furniture.
4 | Industrial
Industrial Jurong East Project
In this well-lived abode, every surface has a unique and multi-dimensional finishing. This warm, industrial apartment utilises metal beams that cast comforting cool shadows onto the wooden floorings while the timbers catch occasional sunlight. The haptic and textural quality of the space brings necessary warmth as a counterpoint to the industrial intent.
Monochrome fronts made from sturdy, reflective black steel imbued with vertical ridges evoke the senses through the exploration of light. Inspired by origami, the misalignment of the shelvings and backing exude a sense of irregularity. Xavier Pauchard’s chair is an icon of industrial design, produced in stainless steel to resist corrosion and time.
5 | Tropical
Tropical Bedok Project
Shades of green and terracotta, coupled with curvilinear forms, cladded this apartment to mimic a resort. The selection of maple-coloured furniture and unique combinations of floor and wall tiles enliven and add visual interest to the home.
Treated with hard wax oil, the wooden grains of the kitchen cabinetry are visible in an understated, balanced manner for an authentic, rustic aesthetic. The groove that follows along the back seat accentuates the dynamic shape of the sofa, introducing evocative essence through a simple form. Meticulously manufactured by hand, the Office Chair is made from solid ash wood with hand-woven rattan webbing for the seating that exudes a sense of cosiness.
6 | Eclectic
Eclectic, Whimsical Dawson Road Project
Introducing a muted colour palette, the lush wallpapers and splashes of pastel tones harmonise to create a whimsical paradise. The quaint, timeless interiors established a comfy and homey vibe for comfortable living.
In the MATCH cabinetry, it pairs durable materials with vibrant colours which tickles one’s fancy and challenges the convention for a distinctive, expressive appearance. The Sundae Armchair is dynamic, modular and organic, coupled with soft curves and billowing profiles to comfortably envelop those who sit within. Lastly, the elegant copper, which will develop a beautiful patina over time, pairs with the layered white shades to produce a pleasant, non-glaring illumination.
Hor Xiao Wei
enfj; cat lover; furniture designer + media associate