Curves are possibly the biggest trend to hit the home renovation and interior design scene in Singapore in recent years. At Yang’s Inspiration Design, we were one of the earliest adopters, introducing curves in a myriad of ways in our clients’ homes. They are particularly effective in an HDB renovation. As you know, HDBs and BTOs are typically pretty stock and standard, so curves, particularly if you’re using it as an architectural element, can really help your home stand out from the crowd.
The trend really began at the height of the pandemic and took off exponentially from then. People were staying at home a lot more, so they were seeking out ways to turn their spaces into homey, welcoming nests that they’d never want to leave.
Curves did just that for us. By smoothening out the edges and easing the lines, they add a more natural and organic feel to our home, making our space more inviting and comforting—almost like you’re getting a great big hug.
From subtle contours to more overt arches, we’ve sought to incorporate curves in unique ways as you can see below. Which is your favourite?
Another advantage of curves is easing the transition from one space to the next. To do this, consider rounding up the edges of your carpentry.
On the practical side of things, contours and rounded edges can actually be a safety measure as sharp edges can be dangerous.
If you’re looking to create an entertaining-friendly home, adding curves will make your guests feel extra welcome. Our designer, Ivan did up an oval-shaped kitchen island that he combined together with the dining table:
The bathroom, it turns out, is also a popular place to include curves:
As a caveat, curves do add to your renovation costs because of the additional work that goes into creating them. But the result is usually worth the extra penny. If you’re on a tighter budget though, we also offer simpler solutions like creating a simple arch display shelf like what our designer Steven did:
And to round things up (heh), if you want to include curves into your own HDB renovation, get in touch with us via our Facebook/Instagram/TikTok, send us an enquiry here or Whatsapp us at 8855 7575.