Strikingly Spartan

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NEVERMORE
ADD: 306D, Jalan Burma, 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
TEL: 04 218 9677 / 019 481 1919 / 019 473 1919
EMAIL: enquiry@nevermoregroup.org

By seamlessly combining the minimalist concept and masculine aesthetic, this bachelor pad makes a loud statement without overtly saying much at all.

Taking full advantage of the waterfront lifestyle provided by its master development Penang WorldCity, Tropicana Bay Residences caters to those who crave unimpeded views of both the ocean and Penang Hill. It was this spectacular vista along with the condominium’s many fantastic facilities that convinced one local to call this place home. Following their client’s rather simple requirements, Chuah Say Yang, Tan Soo Ling and Rachel Wong crafted a bachelor pad that was rich with personality despite its unassuming appearance.

A traditionally masculine aesthetic dominates the project which was given the straightforward name The Pad. Defined by straight lines and shades of black and grey, it relies on subtle touches and fine details to give each of its spaces their own character without detracting from the overall theme. Underlining all of this is the allure of light brown vinyl flooring which was used throughout the residence to balance its dark palette and emphasise its warm and cosy ambience.

In complete adherence to the established colour scheme, the kitchen which is the first thing to greet anyone who sets foot inside is decked out in black and dark grey from top to bottom. The black overhead kitchen cabinets boast aluminium-framed glass doors that allow their contents to be visible with some help from its light yellow lighting. Meanwhile, the bottom cabinets have dark grey panels which sandwich a white marble countertop along with a textured grey backsplash. Finishing off the look is a black marble-topped kitchen peninsula and a grey upholstered bar stool that stands in for a dining area.

Separated from the kitchen by a black mild steel custom-made divider, the sleeping area uses blackout curtains to keep out the morning light streaming in from the glass doors. Grey upholstered panels covering the wall behind the bed serve as both headboard and decoration. The one artistic inconsistency is a strip of black wood that stretches from the ceiling down to the black wood that makes up the connected bedside tables and the base of the bed.

Meanwhile, tucked away in a cosy corner of the residence are a light grey fabric sofa and a small black marble-topped coffee table. This area’s personality comes primarily from the concrete texture paint covering the wall behind the sofa and the singular spherical pendant light illuminating the space.

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