“LIKE CABLES FOR POWER
SOCKETS, LIGHTING AND SO ON,
PIPES ARE A NECESSARY PART
OF THE HOME, BUT NOT ALL
HDB HOMES ALLOW THEM TO BE
CONCEALED. OLDER FLATS REQUIRE
THESEPIPESTOBEEXPOSED.”- MARC WONG, CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF
LINEAR SPACE CONCEPTS
UPHOLSTERY
Refers to the fabric or
leather covers, as well
as the inner fi llers, of
furniture pieces.VENEER
A thin layer mad
wood, brick or s
that is mounted
a less expensive or
more durable building
material. Unlike veneer,
laminate is a more
a ordable option that
mimics real wood, brick
and stone. Laminate
is made of a printed
decorative surface and
materials like paper
and resin.WORK TRIANGLE
Typically used in the
kitchen to describe
the placement of the
refrigerator, sink and
stove for a functional
and e cient kitchen.X-CHAIR
A type of foldable
chair with criss-cross
legs. It is also referred
to as a director’s chair,
as most production
companies use
such chairs on set.
In the home, they
are preferred for
outdoor use, and
for optimal storage
when not in use.TOP-GRAIN
LEATHER
The uppermost layer
of an animal’s hide,
which is the most ideal
for use as upholstery
in leather furniture.ZONING
Zoning pertains to the
creation of separate areas,
according to function,
within an open space –
particularly in an open-plan
home. Defi ne zones with
the use of lighting, colour,
feature wall or furniture.YORKSHIRE
CHAIR
Commonly used as
dining chairs, these
seating appointments
have stocky legs and
are usually made from
wood. A common form
of a Yorkshire chair is
the traditional Western
rocking chair.118 text ROSSARA JAMIL