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The interior palette mirrors the exterior, with a light-coloured base and subtle accents. Here, the main chromatic statement is the spiral staircase, painted red. \u201cWe detailed it with recessed lighting on the handrail and a contrasting beige tone on the inside of the steel balustrade,\u201d Keng explained. A conical skylight above highlights the curving structure, bathing it in natural light during the day.<\/span><\/p>\n The original first storey had been very closed up, which Keng felt was a missed opportunity, given that this is a corner semi-detached house with an extra strip of land on one side. It is now noticeably brighter and airier, thanks to larger openings and sliding glass doors in the living and dining areas.<\/span><\/p>\n The views from the first storey are also more pleasant than before. \u201cWhen we did the design, we proposed opening up the sides and dressing the boundary walls with lush planting. That way, the living and dining areas could open out to these spaces,\u201d Keng said. A one-metre-deep canopy runs along the side of the house, linking the car porch at the front to a sheltered patio at the rear, providing shelter from both rain and sun.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n