We love getting a glimpse into the homes of creative Singaporeans. In this edition, we’re thrilled to showcase the dreamy, light-filled condo of Ryan Tan, founder of the creative agency Overkill.
If you’ve been an avid follower of Ryan for some time, you’ll know that his previous abode was just as impressive, with a heavy focus on wood and greenery. This time round, Ryan’s new home design by EXTR takes on a different charm—a cosy space defined by a soothing cream palette, expansive windows that flood the space with natural light, and a stunning ryokan-inspired bathtub.
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A clean, artistic foyer with hidden details
When you first step into Ryan Tan’s condo, the subtle curved walls are one of the first few things you’ll notice. Cleverly designed to “guide” you into the space, the foyer serves a dual purpose—not only as an area for guests to remove their footwear but also as a functional storage solution with floor-to-ceiling cabinets.
Interestingly, Ryan also created a self-service snack pantry out of one of the cabinets, allowing guests to grab a treat as they make their way inside.
A second interesting element you’ll notice is a niche that’s been carved into one of the curved walls further in the home that sports a floral arrangement by Soilboy. This is a nod to Ryan’s personal preference for subtle and sophisticated home designs.
Given the amount of carpentry around the home, he also shared that melamine boards were purposefully chosen for their low formaldehyde emissions, ensuring his home was safe for his pet dogs.
Brightly-lit living room with faux skylights & cosy U-shaped sofa
Bright and spacious, this living room is the result of having knocked down the walls of an existing room so that they could turn it into a larger communal space. It also features a large U-shaped sofa, which has its legs removed in order to create a cosier space. Its squarish shape almost serves to demarcate the area.
They used fabric light from Cellux Ceiling, which lined the side of the living room. There, they function as faux skylights, providing a matte, diffused lighting that keeps the home illuminated at night, without the glare that some might have with LED lights.
Ryan mentioned that the windows are almost always kept open, but he’s also installed curtains for added privacy.
The other interesting aspect of this home is the lack of visible cable tracks or even power sockets. This is due to Ryan having made the choice to rewire the power sockets for his TV in this home, alongside other power sockets for charging his electronic devices, and putting it all in this wardrobe.
He does not remember how much this undertaking cost, but mentions that this represented the most expensive part of the renovation.
Whilst the home may seem to have little in the way of storage solutions, it actually has all been cleverly concealed in various parts of the room, one of which being the sofa.
The curved corner on the wall where the TV is mounted is deliberate, representing Ryan’s starting of a new chapter after the drama of his past.
Soilboy autumn tree feature in the study & dining area
There are already few flower arrangements nestled amongst the curved walls of the foyer, but the main star of the show would be the faux autumn tree by the study desks. Done by Soilboy, it presents a pop of warm orange against the cream-oriented palette of the home.
This Grey & Sanders waterfall table serves as the other centrepiece of the home, made of epoxy resin and wood. The wood itself is an American duck walnut, which Ryan chose for its rich graining.
The waterfall effect of the table seems to visually complement the autumn tree, coming together to evoke the feel of a garden during the fall season.
A huge ryokan-style master bathroom with an actual onsen tub
The bathroom is actually huge, due to being made up of two rooms combined into one. Both the master bedroom and its accompanying bathroom is designed to emulate the feel of a hotel stay, and that design choice is reflected here in elements like the double sink vanity that Ryan’s ID customised for him.
Another nifty detail is the fact that all of the wardrobes here are modular, meaning that Ryan can take them with him if he ever decides to move in the future.
It is interesting to see that Ryan has eschewed the use of mirrors here, in favour of having large windows to let him admire the wide expanse of the surrounding estate during his morning routine.
Born from his love of onsens in his trips to Japan and Taiwan, Ryan’s bathroom is decidedly ryokan in nature, with a wood facade on the side with the toilet and travertine across from the rest of the room. The bathtub is spacious, bearing the squarish likeness of onsen tubs and also made in travertine to seamlessly blend in with the walls around it.
And although Ryan says that it takes 45mins to fill up the entire tub, says that it’s well worth the wait.
The fabric light from Cellux is used again here, this time simulating an open sky above the onsen tub.
A master bedroom with a 270-degree view
The bathroom renovations are already impressive, but Ryan takes the hotel suite vibe to the next level in the master bedroom. Here, they’ve maximised the scenery available to this home by having 2 windows, giving Ryan a 270-degree view. This is described by him as therapeutic, and one would imagine that being able to wake up to such a vista in the morning must feel like an incredible experience.
It is a utilitarian design, being dedicated almost entirely to the bed. With the curtains closed though, it does provide a soft aesthetic that makes it conducive for rest.
A well-designed helper’s room with thoughtful conveniences
An interesting note is the fact that Ryan Tan’s condo renovations for this also included considerations for his helper. Although renovations in this area were constrained by virtue of the structural supports in this area, they’ve managed to create a bedroom for times when his helper would like some privacy, alongside a dresser desk and even a mounted TV.
Storage is maximised here, with plenty of built-in cabinetry. Even the platform bed and the dresser mirror, functions as additional storage space.
The dresser desk in the service yard of this home, accompanied by equipment for laundry work.
Ryan Tan’s $150K condo renovation
With bright interiors that are bathed in natural light, autumn accents and a ryokan-style bathroom, Ryan Tan’s condo renovation leverages on the scenery available to the unit to create a home that is both defined by comfort and gorgeous visuals. Perhaps that is something that you too can capitalise upon for your own home renovations.
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Photography by Vivien Del Valle
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