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To cater to the client’s preference
for simple aesthetics and
unique patterns, The Scientist
used textured laminates for a
natural, understated look. The
black textured laminates in
the kitchen are balanced with
white walls, marble flooring and
white countertops to retain an
open, airy feel. To amp up the
combination, the design team
inserted rose gold trim for the
cabinets and walls, creating
a playful and sophisticated
ambience. The hanging lights
echo the warm metal trims.
“Introduce interesting
details by using a variety of
surfaces, even though they
are black and white. Give
attention to functional accents
like brass handles, art pieces,
pendant lights and greenery.
You can experiment with these
elements to elevate black and
white kitchens and inject your
personality,” says Alvin Ling.photoThe sCienTisTgeT sTReAMLINeD wITh
BLAck AND whITe
Fans of minimalism often turn
to black and white for the stark
contrast they form. In such
interiors, every detail matters.
When doing up a black and
white interior, consider other
elements in the space to make
a cohesive whole. Aside from
being mindful of the furniture
and custom storage wall in
the living area, The Merry Men
Interiors flanked the dining
area of this home with black-
framed glass doors. The design
firm also created balance by
contrasting bold lines with the
slim frame of the chairs and
dining table.
“Homeowners can try
viewing black and white as a
spectrum of neutrals, before
exploring how they might want
to inject accent colours into the
space. From this spectrum of
neutrals, they can also make a
leap into exploring how metals
and wood tones can help build
the character of a space,” says
Clarence Lee.“INTRoDUce
INTeResTINg DeTAILs
BY UsINg A vARIeTY
of sURfAces, eveN
ThoUgh TheY ARe
BLAckANDwhITe.”
ALvIN LINg, PRINcIPAL DesIgNeR
of The scIeNTIsT“TRY vIewINg
BLAck AND whITe
As A sPecTRUM of
NeUTRALs, BefoRe
exPLoRINg how
To INjecT AcceNT
coLoURs INTo The
sPAce.”- cLAReNce Lee, PRINcIPAL
DesIgNeR of The MeRRY
MeN INTeRIoRs
photoThemerrymeninTeriors118 text RossaRa Jamil