Top 5 Favorite Interior Design Themes Among Singapore Millennials

Like home, like owner. Your home is often an accurate representation of your very own personality. Regardless of your personality, there is always a design style that reflects who you truly are. With countless styles to choose from, we have narrowed it down to the top 5 design styles that are firm favourites amongst Singapore Millennials to help get you started on identifying the design style that represents you best!

 

1. Modern Scandinavian

Scandinavian style is all about maximum style with maximum living space. The simplicity and elegance of the Scandinavian style have won over the hearts of many young Singaporean homeowners. Pairing your home with a light coloured palette and materials from nature is the key to achieving a Scandinavian styled abode.

 

 

Photo Credits: The Minimalist Society

 

Key Features:

• Extensive use of elements from nature
• Light and nonpartisan palette
• Simple accents

 

2. Muji/Japanese Scandinavian

A Muji-inspired style abode not only shines in minimalism and simplicity but also helps to establish an intimate and airy atmosphere around the home. It is often decked in a simple white and wood palette to visually open the space and together with clever storage spaces around the home to help keep things neat and out of sight.

 

 

Photo Credits: The Minimalist Society

 

Key Features:

• Airy and brightly lit space
• White and wood combination
• Minimal decorative accessories

 

3. Nordic Scandinavian  

The Nordic style leans towards Hygge, which revolves around cosiness, coming together and warmth. A Nordic Scandinavian home is a combination of wooden accents, simple yet functional furniture, neutral colour palette and plenty of light!

 

 

Photo Credits: The Minimalist Society

 

Key Features:

• Plenty of natural light
• Neutral colour schemes
• Presence of natural elements

 

 4. Modern Minimalist

If you appreciate a simple and pared-down look, then perhaps a minimalist home is the one for you! Scaling down on the amount of built-ins and furniture, a minimalist home is devoid of clutter and only has space for furnishings that have a purpose. To preserve the overall minimalist look around the home,  adequate storage space is required.

 

 

Photo Credits: The Minimalist Society

 

Key Features:

• Neutral colour schemes
• Open, light-filled spaces
• Essential furnishings only

 

5. The Kinfolk-Inspired

In recent years, Kinfolk has grown in popularity for its idea of “Slow Living”. Gaining inspiration from Scandinavian and Bohemian styles, Kinfolk preaches about living simply in today’s fast-paced society through incorporating minimalism and hygge decor style in your abode. A typical Kinfolk-inspired home will often be washed in a muted colour palette throughout the apartment and have sufficient storage spaces with a wooden accent to give off a relaxed and homely feel.

 

Photo Credits: The Minimalist Society

 

Key Features:

• Muted soft colours
• Natural materials
• Clever use of storage spaces