Yong Versatility

In today’s modern Asian family, one grandparent lives in and thus, the residence contains three generations. How does one cater to the needs and tastes of everyone? This requires a deep understanding of each family member’s taste and daily activities. Yong Studio has done a marvelous job in this project.

Modern Contemporary is Yong Studio’s concept for this two-and-a-half-storey linked residence in Taman Megah. It uses a variety of textures to make it the owner’s private paradise. The exterior is a contemporary white frame of angles and lines – white walls, black gates, awning, and window frames. Alternating red bricks, pebbles and cement cover the porch while breeze block walls are found on both the ground floor and first floor for maximum ventilation and lighting. The first part of the interior is a sunroom with cement flooring, synthetic grass, warm wood shoe cabinets and foldable glass sliding doors. It then enters into a tranquil living room with a black netted arm sofa, white ottoman and simple black console against a plain white wall.

A textured wall shifts the space function to a cosy dining area. An unexpected contemporary chandelier hangs down and gives life to the modern rustic dining table and chairs. The tasteful conflict of browns, black and beige colours gives it a trendy edge. The open concept kitchen uses a choice of white walls and wall cabinets against brown and black base cabinet. This area is made airy with foldable glass sliding doors that lead to the yard, using the same breeze block wall design. The plants at the corner is a splash of colour in this white room.

This spandrel has been transformed it into a neat area of white paneled door and brown wood slabs on the stairs. This leads up to a cosy niche on the first floor that caters to the comfort of the family. Contemporary sun worshipping sums up the master bedroom. The windows provide ample natural lighting and focuses on the reading nook. The bedside table also doubles up as a bench for the mini office. The wooden walk-in changing room is partially hidden behind the main wall. In contrast to the rest of the light space, the master bathroom takes on a darker tone and is a depiction of a rainforest with grey tiles against warm wood.

A white wash space with accents of sophistication takes center stage in the grandmother’s bedroom. The frame includes the white built-in cabinets. It uses polished bronze details in the table lamp and hanging bedside lamp for a chic design. A modern minimalist drum is used as a bedside table and the room opens up to a balcony with breeze block wall that offers total privacy while embracing the sunlight.

The master bathroom is simple, using only shades of brown and beige tiles with white water closet and sink. Fitting in the needs of a teenage daughter, the room is practical with built-in wardrobe, full-length mirror and a contemporary night light on the inner side of the room. Nearer the natural lighting, a chalkboard vinyl sticker takes up the wall behind the Scandinavian inspired study table. A simple ensuite is attached for convenience. The half floor on the second floor is a share home office and study. Simple black racks hold the books and family documents while a chalkboard vinyl sticker and wooden table sit next to the breeze blocks.