Black and White House Makeover
A black and white colonial bungalow amidst lush greenery
An upstyled foyer with retro '60s Sputnik light and kopitiam table against stark black and white interiors
Modern furniture and collector art under Retro Glamorous lighting creates a soothing vibe in a black and white living room
Woodframed Glass Doors provide through breeze in this lovely colonial bungalow. Low profile modern furniture keeps the focus on the outdoor greenery.
Black pendant lights sing over the black glass dining table next to the archway to the entrance foyer of this British Colonial home.
A stormtrooper helmet keeps it real in the Family Room of a Black and White House.
Handcrafted Shaker style detailing in reconfigured kitchen keeps the gourmet home cook happy in a classic Black and White
Reconfigured black and white kitchen features a kitchen island and a black glass entertainment bar.
Renovated black and white kitchen ensures ovens, dishwasher, fridge and stove in ergonomic location and positions for the gourmet home cook.
Two tiny closets from bucket system era reconfigured into a posh home office in this pre-war black and white house.
Upgraded handcrafted Shaker style wardrobe doors and black photo frames sit right at home in a Black and White study.
An elegant grey master bedroom contrasted against white cabinets, black pendant lights and pops of orange and red furnishing
Dark grey roman blinds offers a perfect counterpoint against the lush outdoor greenery in and black, white and grey themed room
Black and white drop pendant lighting set against a round black rimmed mirror adds a touch of glamour over a wall hung vanity
"Flying Bird" Lights inject a sense of fun and adventure in a blue-themed boy's room. Retro black handles on white wardrobe doors perfectly complement the black trimmed lights and white bookshelves.
Contrasting black trimmed designer lights and white wall divider bookcase provide definition over sleep and work areas in an exceptionally large blue room in a colonial bungalow.
Swooping "bird" lights in a Black and White House draws attention away from exposed trunking.
A black and white bathroom is jazzed up with circling bird lights and draping greenery.
The verandah of a Black and White House beckons with relaxing lounge chairs with lovely view of mature jungle foliage.

A Black and white colonial bungalow gets a makeover

Our client fell in love with this house in the nature but was concerned about the barebones amenities and the dysfunctional rooms. While most of the rooms were generously sized, there was a lack of storage and the house had not been updated for the busy modern day life. With only 600 Black and White Houses remaining, our client could not pass up this opportunity to live in a house from an era when the British military had a presence in Singapore. Fortunately, because the house was basic, the rent was correspondingly reasonable. Our client was thus able to allocate rental savings to a full scale renovation.

Our designers were cognisant of the necessity to modernise the colonial bungalow whilst keeping the character of a Black and White House. The walls of the main floor were kept white to reflect the airiness afforded by 3 large collapsible wood framed glass doors and low hung windows. The lush greenery surrounding the house remained the highlight for the living, dining and family rooms. The kitchen was redesigned to be outfitted with high end appliances and rebuilt with handcrafted Shaker style cabinetry for the gourmet cook. Upstairs, colours were incorporated in the bedrooms as the windows were positioned rather high and were not as conducive for the featuring of biophilia. The result is a soothing master bedroom in elegant grey and a fun boy’s room in vibrant blue. The client has a penchant for designer lights and had a ball conferencing with us and handpicking black lighting in an array of styles for each of the different rooms and areas.

The renovation and makeover were completed on schedule, earning a great sigh of relief from our client. Check out the before and after video of this makeover below.

If you are considering renting a colonial bungalow from the Singapore Land Authority and would like to renovate it to fit your lifestyle needs, talk to our interior designers today at +65 6533 5797.

Before and After interiors Makeover Video of a Classic Black and white

Compare the before and after interiors of an architectural gem from the British Colonial days in this video. Nestled in lush greenery, the idyllic charm of this Black and White Colonial Bungalow is unreal. With wild monkeys and wild boars frolicking in the yard, the transformation stepping through the main doors of the house is both soothing and appropriate. Modern Retro is perfect in a pre-war home.

Transcript: Where wildlife abounds, the idyllic charm of a colonial bungalow beckons. A Black and White House teems with possibilities and is renovated in 6 weeks with preplanning by D’Perception Ritz. Showcasing an upstyled entrance foyer for old world charm; makeover of living room for retro glam; redefined dining and family areas using designer lighting; conversion of 2 funky closets into a home office; updated gourmet kitchen with handcrafted cabinetry; grey-washed master bedroom updated with new vanity; blue-infused boy’s room takes flight; “flying bird” lights swoop from the blue room, through the hallway, to a verdant bathroom.