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materials

text Mavis Ang

photography Winston Chuang &
Tan wei te & Wong Wei Liang
co-ordination kaffy tan

Rabbit Carrot Gun

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To recreate Rabbit Carrot Guns modern spin on the

kitschy farmhouse look, start by pairing tartan plaid or
windowpane check fabric upholstery (in neutral and
muted shades to keep it quaint) with floors clad in retro
mosaics or terrazzo marble. To complete this honest
and laidback style, clad the rest of the surfaces with
laminates that mimic worn paint or old wood grain.
Rabbit Carrot Gun is located at 49 East Coast Road,
tel: 6348-8568.

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key colours
Against a white or earth-tone base, add accents of
characteristic yet grounded colours such as these to
give farmhouse decor a more modern update.

Cosmic Navy
C3133

Wharf Green
C0841

In the competitive landscape of cafes and clubs, its no longer enough to serve
up the best fair-trade coffee or bespoke cocktails. In order to stand out, new
establishments are stepping up in the design of their interiors, experimenting
with eclectic ideas and daring concepts. We deconstruct three inspiring looks
to illustrate how you can translate the feel of your favourite hangout into your
abode, starting with a rustic yet eclectic bistro located in the East.

Sartorial Wools collection, Natural Sky F0269/05

fabric by Clarke & Clarke, from Danovel.
Lamitak Blake Ramshackle laminate, from TAK.
Lodge Teak cross-cut tile, from GF+A.
Arenite Grigio laminate, from EDL.
Azulej collection, Renda Nero tile by Patricia Urquiola,
from Rice Fields.
Fresco laminate, from Admira.
Creme Brule quartz, from Caesarstone.
Azulej collection, Combination Nero tile by Patricia
Urquiola, from Rice Fields.
Rovere Vernciato Plus tile, from Rice Fields.

Base
Color

Mocha Delight
C3160

Paints from Nippon Paint.

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10 Grey Pepper tile, from Rice Fields.

11 Peranakan Dete 1R/A411 tile, from Rice Fields.
12 Mandola Adriatic collection, Fougere wallcovering

by Romo, from Danovel.
13 Decor Bianco tile, from Rice Fields.
14 Banana wood veracious bark laminate, from Greenlam.
15 Sartorial Wools collection, chocolate and turquoise
F0269/02 fabric by Clarke & Clarke, from Danovel.
16 Sartorial Wools collection, natural F0270/04 fabric

by Clarke & Clarke, from Danovel.

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art deco
Pizzazz

the black swan

A newly opened bar and

restaurant has captured
the essence of the roaring
twenties, nailing it with
luxurious art deco interiors.

Indulgent, glamorous and lustrous, the art deco

theme here comes to life with a mix of geometric
elements in metal, stone and wood. Pick high-gloss
laminates embellished with simple but bold patterns,
and offset the shimmer with dark, matte-finish veined
marble. To play up the visual depth of flat surfaces,
opt for textured materials such as embossed laminates.

The Black Swan is located at 19 Cecil Street,

tel: 8181-3305.

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You cant go wrong with pairing dark colours and

metallic finishes we recommend a jet black base,
accented by a dash of gold for luxe oomph.

1 GMAL15Z-012 tiles, from Hafary.

2 Teatro collection, Ravenna wallcovering by Osborne & Little,
from Danovel.
3 RMX402 mosaic tiles, from Hafary.
4 Lamitak Alda Florentina marble laminate, from TAK.
5 Azulej collection, Cubo Nero tile, from Rice Fields.
6 Lamitak Black Carbon Fibre laminate, from TAK.
7 Goldtone Crush D4512 laminate, from Formica.
8 Teatro collection, Pirandello wallcovering by Osborne & Little,
from Danovel.
9 Shanxi black marble tile, from Hafary.
10 Mikado Anthracite D8041 laminate, from Formica.
11 MT15-003 mosaic tiles, from Hafary.

Mica
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Paints from Dulux.

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Gold Foil Stone laminate, from Greenlam.

Cut Glass Black laminate, from Admira.
RU13813 tile, from Hafary.
Machina laminate, from Admira.
Creme Brule quartz tile, from Caesarstone.
Wild Rice quartz tile, from Caesarstone.
LXD-15 mosaic tiles, from Hafary.
Bronze Leonid laminate by Panaplast, from EDL.
Teatro collection, Ravenna wallcovering
by Osborne & Little, from Danovel.
ZH6019 tile, from Hafary.

Grungy
Industrial

With an effortlessly cool vibe akin

to an artists den, this bar will
resonate with those who want
to avoid cookie cutter styles for
their home. Attitude is essential.

art bar
This artsy space sports a nonchalant flair that is formed
by materials that appear imperfect think of surfaces
that look like oxidised metal or mottled glass. To add
to this ramshackle effect, throw in rough-textured
laminates in dull, rusty shades. Artwork or tiles printed
with graffiti-like graphics work as great accents to tie
up this edgy look.

Art Bar is located at #02-02/03/04, 1 Fullerton Road,

tel: 6333-8243.

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Unexpected shades should be included in this
look to reflect its audacious character. Both a rusty
shade of brown and a racy red would work well
together as accents.

Cranberry Zing
14YR 10/434

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Linea Light D8045 laminate, from Formica.

Lamitak Picasso laminate, from TAK.
Andrew Martin collection, Helter-Skelter multi-striped fabric,
from Danovel.
Lodge Cedar collection, hand-finished tile, from GF+A.
Steel Oxid Stone laminate, from Greenlam.
Cafe Noir Tex Mex laminate, from Greenlam.
Fusain Tabacco laminate by Panaplast, from EDL.
Andrew Martin collection, customised fabric, from Danovel.
Torino Wood Brown laminate by Panaplast, from EDL.

Paints from Nippon Paint.

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Silver Foil Onda Vertical laminate, from Greenlam.

Ink Black hand-finished tile, from GF+A.
Rovere Carbone laminate, from EDL.
Copper Crush D8109 laminate, from Formica.
The Wall collection, Decoro Kiss tile, from GF+A.
Slimtech Naturale Plus tile, from Rice Fields.
The Wall collection, Decoro graffiti tiles
(Composizione A+B), from GF+A.
MDB3357 mosaic tiles, from Hafary.