Singapore is one of the most alluring countries in the world. You can find anything and everything here, which is why the ‘city chic’ look works so well in its homes. It’s a theme that has a very urban appeal, and personifies the sleekness of the metropolis outside in the interiors. It’s very unique and different, so if you want to use it in your homes, here are a few tips on how you can do so:
1. A sense of openness
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To emulate the ‘city chic’ look in your homes, you need to invest in a spacious layout. If the space doesn’t feel open and inviting, then this style is never going to work. Therefore, you need to forego all partition walls – even the stylish ones – and opt for an open floor plan that is truly capacious. It’s best if you avoid any and all obstacles – both visual and physical – that may disrupt the view of your home.
2. City views
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Since you’re going for a classic ‘city chic’ look, it’s imperative that you actually have the views of city as a part of your interior designs. Now, there are two ways that you can do that. You can either go for large window portals that look over the urban landscape of Singapore, or you can hang artwork of classic city landscapes as your centerpieces. You can obviously opt for both at the same time as well!
3. Sleek surfaces
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The ‘city chic’ look embraces a modern vibe, which is why sleek surfaces with contemporary vibes are the ideal finishes for such interior designs. Of course, you can overwrite them with a cozy and inviting texture like wood or ashlar stone, but the overall outlook needs to be distinctly modern!
4. Twinkle, twinkle city lights
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The forever sparkling city lights are one of the most attractive design elements of this style. Since you cannot emulate the star-like quality of such an aesthetic in your interior designs, you can go for the next best thing. This means that you have to opt for fixtures with a ‘star bright’ quality – ones that have a large halo, ones that make an instant statement, and ones that have that inherent ‘star’ quality!
5. Reflections
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A slick look is totally an essential when you’re emulating the ‘city chic’ look. This is to bring that urban quality in your interior designs. The fastest way to do that is by using modern furniture and reflective surfaces like mirrors, high gloss laminates, and more!
