Industrial Contemporary Design with a Purr-fect Twist in Yishun.

Interior Artist Pte Ltd
Nov 13
3 min read

Introducing the 297 Yishun Project: Where Raw Materials Meet Modern Refinement

For the design of this HDB home in 297 Yishun, we embraced the highly sought-after Industrial Contemporary theme. This approach strategically balances the gritty, raw honesty of industrial aesthetics with the clean lines, sophistication, and function of modern contemporary living. The result is a bold, high-contrast, and surprisingly serene home designed not just for the owners, but for their feline companions too!

This project stands as a prime example of how to execute a hybrid style, offering a template for homeowners looking beyond traditional design.

The Core Style: Industrial Contemporary Defined

The fusion of these two styles is achieved through the intentional selection and treatment of materials:

The Industrial Edge: This theme is immediately established by showcasing elements typically hidden. The black electrical conduits and track lighting are surface-mounted across the ceilings, celebrating the infrastructure as a key design feature. In the washroom, the exposed black piping transforms functional plumbing into a striking, decorative statement.
The Contemporary Polish: We countered the rawness with sleek cabinetry, clean architectural lines, and a deliberate, high-contrast palette. The dominance of smooth, dark wood, black metal, and a sophisticated foundation of light grey and taupe tiles prevents the industrial elements from feeling unfinished.

The kitchen embodies the contemporary desire for efficient, open spaces.

Materials: Dark wood grain lower cabinets and a sharp black quartz island anchor the space, contrasted by light grey upper cabinets and marble-look backsplash tiles.
Contrasting Elements: The industrial-style black pendant lights hang over a modern dining set, featuring a dark wood top with a vibrant pop of yellow on the chair and table legs, injecting contemporary energy.

The main living area achieves a contemplative calm through controlled lighting and textures.

Feature Wall: The wall is clad in dramatic vertical dark wood paneling, providing texture and a necessary visual grounding point.
Lighting Strategy: Functionality meets ambiance with layered illumination. Track lighting provides focused industrial task light, while hidden LED strip lighting along the perimeter introduces soft, contemporary ambient glow, enhancing the room’s depth.

🐈 Function Meets Fun: Custom Cat-Centric Design

A hallmark of great contemporary design is personalization. This home features custom amenities for its feline residents that double as striking architectural art:

The Cat Superhighway: A series of wall mount, geometric shelves ascend the living room wall . These custom ledges serve as both functional cat pathways and unique, sculptural display elements that enhance the modern aesthetic.

🛁 Bold Washroom Statement

The washroom is a powerful summary of the theme:

Monochromatic Tiles: A blend of dark, textured grey and lighter taupe tiles creates a sophisticated, two-tone backdrop.
Industrial Utility: The exposed black piping and simple, rectangular sink basin maintain the functional, clean aesthetic that defines this modern interpretation of industrial style.

🔑 The Key Takeaway

Industrial Contemporary is about balance. Use raw, exposed materials (like black metal and conduits) as your aesthetic canvas, and then layer in high-quality, streamlined furnishings, layered lighting, and personalized features to ensure the space is warm, functional, and uniquely yours.

🔨 Ready for a Transformation? Contact Us Today!

Inspired by the polished, edgy look of this 297 Yishun Industrial Contemporary home?

If you are planning a renovation and want to achieve a similar high-impact, custom, and highly functional design—or any other interior theme—our team is ready to bring your vision to life.

Contact us today for a non-obligatory consultation and let's start designing your dream space!