Luxe appeal

By Yvonne Yoong

Konsortium Art Design creative director Puah Wai Jiun is not only adept at creating luxurious homes with a resort ambience but is equally comfortable designing Small office/home office (SOHO) concepts and show units for developers.

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“The role played by furniture and other furnishing accessories can create the ‘wow’ factor in the design dialogue of any space,” pointed out Puah, when explaining the concept for one of her latest design projects in Seputeh Heights in Kuala Lumpur. Upscale properties here, sell for between RM5 million – RM7 million (S$2 million – S$2.9 million) each.

Whether it is designing interiors for mansions or show houses, a crucial element of great design is the attention to details that can add volumes of texture and appeal. “We advise our clients that, in order to create a stunning interior experience, stone and timber materials such as marble slabs and planks, should be cut exactly to size,” said Puah.

“Even the intricate wood grain needs to be joined to a matching piece in perfect symmetry. In laying the marble flooring – even the grain should form a coherent whole when the slabs are joined. The same concept applies to other materials.

Such meticulous use of finishing materials will create a luxurious ambience that offers a seamless interior well-coordinated in every aspect.

“Custom-made furniture such as the dining table, chairs and cabinets plus the lighting system are good ways to customise the setting to suit the owner’s preference.

Attention to details such as using ebony for the dining table can be configured accordingly in a modern contemporary style.”