349 Loyang Villas

KEY VISUAL STYLE
Modern Contemporary with Bold Colour Expressions

THE DESIGN CHALLENGE
Constructing a highly functional mezzanine level within a double-volume ceiling void, while introducing daylight deep into a narrow inter-terrace footprint and balancing intense colour accents like electric royal blue with neutral storage walls across split levels.

THE BRIEF & COLLABORATION
Architectural Expansion: Co-Creating Space Beyond the Footprint

When working with premium double-volume ceiling heights in Singapore, the challenge extends past horizontal planning into vertical orchestration. For this exclusive inter-terrace project, Vitas Design SG collaborated closely with the homeowners to safely introduce a mezzanine structure that doubles the functional living area. The brief focused on creating an active social lower deck and a quiet upper tier while incorporating the client's affinity for strong, saturated colorus. Through careful layout mapping, our team established an open-concept flow that respects structural limits and allows natural light from the expansive patio doors to travel deep into both levels.

STEP-BY-STEP SPATIAL WALKTHROUGH: An Intentional Journey
1. THE SOCIAL LOWER DECK: Living Lounge and Open Mezzanine Integration
Elevated sightlines and structural framing maximise the impact of double-volume architecture.

The home tour opens in the main living lounge, where full-height custom storage cabinets extend seamlessly up the wall plane to frame the entertainment zone. A sleek industrial-inspired black metal staircase rises gracefully against the perimeter, leading up to the newly engineered mezzanine deck.
A low-profile dark leather sofa anchors the lower level seating arrangement, keeping view lines clear toward the upper floor overlook. Overhead, the exposed underside of the mezzanine floor is detailed with clean timber-look paneling and recessed lighting fixtures, ensuring the lower seating zone remains well-lit and architecturally integrated.

2. THE HIGH-IMPACT CULINARY CORE: The Electric Blue Kitchen
Bold coloration meets efficient layout design to deliver a highly functional prep track.

Transitioning deeper into the ground level deck reveals the apartment’s culinary core. Moving away from predictable neutrals, the homeowners selected a vibrant, high-gloss royal blue laminate for the custom cabinetry. The parallel galley layout positions preparation counters on one side and a tall appliance housing wall on the other, cleanly integrating a French-door refrigerator, built-in microwave, and oven flush with the millwork.

Crisp white solid-surface countertops and an integrated white backsplash bounce light back into the workspace, while a prominent circular wall graphic completes the modern, energetic kitchen environment.

3. REST AND SERENITY: The Plum Master Suite & Private Zones
Deep, saturated tones combine with flush millwork to prioritise deep relaxation.

Moving into the private quarters shows a deliberate shift toward deep rest and personal productivity. The primary master suite features a rich plum-purple accent feature wall behind the bed frame, balanced by sleek, full-height sliding wardrobe doors finished in alternating matte slate-grey and white panels.

The secondary bedrooms use variations of muted beige, slate-blue, and sage-green walls to match each room's individual purpose. Each private space includes custom built-in desks, floating shelves, and handle-less wardrobe faces that stretch to the ceiling, maximising clothes storage capacity without cutting into usable floor space.

4. TEXTURE AND PRECISION: The Hotel-Inspired Washrooms
Varying tile textures and frameless glass tracks elevate compact utility zones into premium sanctuaries.

The home's bathrooms showcase a masterclass in modern material selection. The lower guest washroom utilises high-gloss, dark marble-look tiles with gold veining to create a dramatic, upscale mood.

In contrast, the upper washrooms implement large-format, matte grey stone-textured porcelain cladding to achieve a clean, volcanic aesthetic. Frameless glass shower enclosures keep the visual footprint open, complemented by floating white vanities, geometric vessel sinks, and round backlit vanity mirrors that provide soft task lighting.

5. THE OUTDOOR RETREAT: Private Enclosed Space (PES) and Courtyard
A glass canopy roof system extends the interior living footprint out into the open air.

The spatial journey concludes out on the expansive private enclosed courtyard. To make the space usable year-round in Singapore's tropical climate, Vitas Design SG engineered a custom black steel glass canopy roof that shields the patio while letting daylight shine through.

The outdoor floor features weather-resistant timber decking, arranged with low-slung mesh outdoor armchairs and vibrant green potted plants. This multi-functional open area serves as an excellent spot for morning coffee, casual outdoor hosting, and organised storage for the family's bicycles.

MATERIALS & ACCENTS SPOTLIGHT: The Textural Narrative
The interior identity of this inter-terrace unit relies on a bold interplay of contrasting surfaces. High-gloss electric blue laminates in the kitchen bring a youthful energy, grounded by matte wood finishes on the ceilings and smooth grey floor tiles. Slim black metal lines—used on the mezzanine balustrades, staircase steps, and outdoor canopy frames—give the entire property a sharp graphic border. These heavy elements are balanced by soft textiles in the bedrooms and translucent glass panes, creating a cohesive visual style across both floors.

The Vitas Difference: Tailored Engineering and Identity
Landed properties demand specialised interior architecture that respects structural engineering just as much as aesthetic style, especially when inserting split-levels. This completed inter-terrace transformation showcases the core ethos of Vitas Design SG—turning layout challenges into custom living opportunities while executing the build strictly within the agreed timeline and budget. Every mezzanine support, bold cabinet face, and custom wardrobe layout was planned and built to match the specific daily lifestyle of its inhabitants.

READY TO ELEVATE YOUR ENVIRONMENT?
Whether you are looking to maximise the vertical volume of a new property or want to transform a commercial space, your project starts with an open conversation. We invite you to visit our One Commonwealth showroom to explore our material texture library and consult with our design team. Let us know:
• What is your property type and current floor size?
• Which specific custom feature from this split-level home tour speaks to your daily routine best (e.g., the electric blue kitchen galley, the integrated bedroom study desk runs, or the glass-canopy outdoor courtyard)?

We can explore how to translate these clever custom carpentry details directly into your floor plan layout.

Violet Kang