The First Rezt & Relax Showflat Tour

     There's a song that goes something like, "If a picture paints a thousand words, then why can't I paint you?". The person who made that song wanted to create the perfect description of the love of his live through a picture but no matter how hard he tried, it still can't be enough.

     A picture paints a thousand words, and we have a lot of pictures to show our designs but, much like the song, sometimes it can't be enough... So we decided to get on a bus and throw a Free Showflat Tour.

     With 20 participants, the tour started at 10 in the morning. Every one was excited because this is the first Showflat Tour that will be conducted. Before riding the bus, the participants were given a "goodie bag" with a lot of surprise gifts inside.

First destination: the 5-Room HDB flat in Sengkang.

Mr. Wilson Teh explaining the benefits of the design of the wall.

     Rezt & Relax designer Arthur Poh designed this flat. Mr. Wilson Teh and Mr John Foo explained each functionality of the house. Starting with the living room, Mr. Wilson Teh explained the design of the walls, ceilings and floors. He also gave some tips on how to properly design the living room. 

Mr. John Foo explaining the use of "green design"

     Mr. John Foo also discussed some important things to remember when getting an interior design service from any ID company. He gave tips on how to make the design beautiful without spending much such as re-laminating the door instead of getting a new one and the difference of using an LED lights and halogen lights.

     Designers Xavier Wong, Adam Gun, Gary Chua and Ivan Lim also answered the questions of the participants. Touring each room in the house, they explained the important mechanisms of each furniture.

Designer Xavier Wong 

Designer Adam Gun

Designer Ivan Lin

Designer Arthur Poh

     The participants also enthusiastically shared their insights to the design of the house and had a little chit chat with the owner. 

Xavier with the house owner

Next Destination: 5-Room HDB flat in Yishun.

     The two showflats that were visited are different from each other in a lot of ways. The owner of the Yishun showflat is a young couple with no kids and the goal of the design of the house is to create a condo-like environment. This showflat is very space efficient, stylish and very much portray the personality of its inhabitants.

     The Yishun showflat has a remote-controlled functionality. You can open and close the curtains in the bedroom through a remote control. There are also a lot of storage spaces but they are carefully hidden so that they conserve space as well as add to the overall sleek design of the house.

The shoe rack saves a lot of space. When closed, the door serves as a full-body mirror.

     The lighting inside the house creates a warm and cozy environment which is perfect for the young couple living in it. 

Mr. Wilson Teh demonstrating the effect of the light strips in the living room.

     One of the things that the participants appreciated is the wall which has a very unique texture.

Wall in the living room / dining room

Bedroom wall

Mr. Wilson Teh with the house owners

     All in all the first Showflat Tour of Rezt & Relax is a success. Everyone learned a lot about interior design and its effects to the lifestyle of the people living inside the house. The participants were also inspired to create a more efficient and comfortable space in their own homes through proper interior designs. Looking at the actual design rather than in photos is a very big advantage especially for those who are considering to get ID services. 

     For those who did not make it to join this tour, don't fret because there will be another Rezt & Relax Showflat Tour soon. Watch out for our announcements! =)