Being single is not that bad, we think, if you’ve got the cash to splash out on building a space that revolves around everything you want in your very own hidey-hole. After all, your home is where you retreat to at the end of every day. We had a peek into interior designer Ben’s 600sqft modern man cave, and it’s everything you bachelors out there might want as well.
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A 200sqft en-suite bathroom & wardrobe
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The undeniable highlight of his apartment is its brooding, darkly luxurious en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. At 200sqft, this makes up a whopping one-third of the flat, and is sure to incite some serious home envy in many.
The custom-made, integrated black basin is backed by a full-length mirror.
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Veined, dark large-format tiles set the tone for this walk-in wardrobe and bathroom━the floor tiles span 1.5m by 0.9m for a super sleek, high-end look and feel, while dark wood veneer lines the walls and ceiling. Plenty of full-length mirrors throughout the bathroom create the sense of even more space and light.
A black stone wall adds to the rugged masculinity of the walk-in bathroom and wardrobe.
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Where many of us try to save space by picking a shower in the toilet over a tub, or sacrifice space elsewhere to carve out precious apartment real estate for a bathtub, Ben decided that his dream home needs both.
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First: a matte black freestanding bathtub against 2.1m by 1.2m black Marquina marble tiles, accented by a trio of spotlights above. Brushed black, wall-mounted sanitary fittings complete the super luxe, hotel-like vibes.
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On the other side of the wall: an XXL ceiling rain shower with embedded strip lighting and a series of wall-mounted shower taps━all in black, of course. Venetian blinds tie in with the Balinese resort feel of the home.
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The walk-in wardrobe holds its own against the grandiose bathroom thanks to the use of strip and ambient lighting, giving it all the polish of an upmarket boutique. A variety of racks and shelving options allows Ben to showcase his collection of streetwear, skate shoes and accessories.
Customisable Balinese-chic living room with a sleek modern kitchenette
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Today, Ben’s living room may look like this, but tomorrow, it might not. He deliberately designed his living areas to be a sum of movable parts so that he can reconfigure the entire space whenever he chooses.
Standing in absolute contrast to his all-black bathroom, the living room and bedroom of his apartment exude the serenity of a Balinese villa. Instead of tiles, Ben went with microcement, which created a seamless, empty base on which he built his home.
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Lime plaster-finished walls and ceilings complete the dreamy, clean look, allowing statement items like his planter and greenery to add an earthy, organic touch to the space. Paired with the down lights, the shapes of the leaves and branches create shadows on the walls, bringing layers of texture to the space.
To cut down on maintenance, and give him the freedom to move them around, the fauna is all faux.
Custom-made double doors from Bali
The bigger set of doors, which had to be dismantled to bring up to his apartment.
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There’s truly art in the way there are various statement pieces throughout the home, without them clashing with each other. Another of these is the 2 sets of custom-made double doors that Ben personally oversaw the making of via trips to Ubud, Bali.
Close-up of the custom-made doors.
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Modern luxe kitchenette with curved beams
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Ben doesn’t cook very much, if at all, so he forewent a fully kitted kitchen, choosing instead to have a small kitchenette lined up against one wall.
Interestingly, this kitchenette has been done up in the same matte black and white-veined marble as the bathroom, standing in stark contrast to the rest of the living space, yet in harmony with the en-suite.
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The sleek, polished look is tied up with the gently curving beams that wrap around the ceiling, as well as a curved wall hiding any wires and pipings, and allowing for the installation of more ambient lighting.
Glass-walled bedroom with landed property vibes
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Staying alone, there’s hardly a need for privacy screens and the like━Ben carved out his bedroom through glass walls which provide that separation, without cutting up the space with walls. The organic nature of his living spaces flows through to the bedroom, where the bed is simply a mattress on the ground, and can be shifted at will.
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On both sides are a pair of charcoal-burnt logwood side tables, while the flooring, unlike the rest of the living room, is wood. This distinction lends itself to the more cosy, softer nature of the bedroom.
This ultimate bachelor’s pad is Bali villa meets modern man cave
Step aside, dark, brooding Bruce Wayne-style man caves: this Balinese-inspired-meets-modern-luxe man cave is the way forward. It’s the perfect balance of hard edges and soft sanctuary, proving that making your bachelor pad cosy doesn’t mean compromising on your masculinity.
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