SINGAPORE – Being in the business of fashion retail and home decorating, Mr Mike Tan has honed a strong aesthetic sensibility that he put to good use in designing his own condominium unit – a 1,080 sq ft two-bedder in Bayshore Park – two years ago.
One bedroom was reduced in size and converted into a storeroom, as the bachelor needs only one bedroom. Doing so has not only provided him with more storage space, but also widened the corridor.An avid shopper and traveller, Mr Tan sought inspiration from his travels when designing his home, which sports a modern rustic style with resort vibes.
Dotted around the home are pieces collected from his trips abroad. He opted for a monochromatic palette of whites, greys and blacks to allow the decor and souvenirs to stand out. Greeting visitors in the entrance foyer is the first of many artworks on display. The artist is a friend of Mr Tan’s from Chiang Mai and the work has taken centre stage in his past few homes. Its size and bold black background create a powerful first impression.