Sure, a house is only as cosy and welcoming as the people who stay in it. But sometimes, it doesn’t hurt to pimp up your house a little (or a lot) to help achieve a look of grandiose and luxury. And it definitely doesn’t hurt to ogle at some of these gorgeous houses that one can only dream of living in.
From lush greenery facades to clean slate minimalism, we’ve found some of Singapore’s most gorgeous houses. They are truly aspirational and inspirational all at once.
1. Arena House | Prow Architects
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As its name suggest, this is a home for serious party-planners and movie buffs alike. It might look like a clean and modern house on the outside, but the conventional spaces found in a home are pushed to the back of the house, creating a vast empty event space suitable for hosting stellar parties and large groups of people. When desired, the event space can be transformed into a projection screen – enjoy movies flashed on the big screen right in the comforts of your room.
2. 128D Cairnhill Road | Woha Architects
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This pre-war two storey terrace retains its charmingly vintage vibe on the outside, but its interior has been modified to exude a modern and earthy feel. The heavy usage of wood lends the house a natural sleek image, and the sunroof allows for lots of natural lighting to permeate the expansive space. High ceilings also help create an airy feel, resulting in a house that feels light yet grand all at once.
3. House At Rienzi Street | A D Lab
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It’s hard to imagine that this narrow looking house can look so bright and limitless from the inside, thanks in part to the floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of light. The clinically white walls contrasted with the pockets of greenery in the home create almost like a living garden that’s modern yet thick with natural vibes.
4. 133 Cove Drive | Richard Ho Architects
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Almost like a tropical resort villa situated in Singapore, this huge home screams opulence and decadence. With huge glass panels that stretch from floor-to-ceiling that overlook the gorgeous scenic view, a private pool and a backyard door that opens up to provide an unobstructed look at the sunrise or sunset, you’ll never want to step out of this house.
5. Sentosa Cove House | Wallflower Architecture + Design
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To say that this home in Sentosa Cove is a work of art is sort of an understatement. With an exterior reminiscent of the Bauhaus movement, the clean sleek lines and minimal usage of colour oozes simplicity and sophistication. The full-length glass panels help make the space larger than it already is, making for a warm, open and luxurious space for anyone to live in.
6. Shifting Screens | Hyla Architects
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Transformation and innovations lie in the heart, and exterior of this gorgeous house, which is something that cannot be said for most homes. The main feature is the motorised timber screens that not only create a distinctive feature of the house, but they also help create a dynamic living space that transforms with the light and shadows. The same timber panel features are also echoed throughout the house to give it a sense of completeness.
7. Tetris House | K2LD Architects
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Bold and geometrical, there’s something strangely soothing and impressive about the lines of the house. Aptly named the Tetris House, clean lines merge together to create an impressive space that’s modern and undeniably luxurious. With an impressive sloping roof that creates a dynamic sense of space, this is truly one gorgeous house to lay your eyes upon.
While these houses are clearly not for everybody, it wouldn’t hurt to keep these on hand inspiration. Who knows, the next time you strike a windfall, you’ll be ready to recreate your very own gorgeous house to add to this list.
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