A home is more than just an assembly of walls and rooms; it’s your personal sanctuary of self-expression, a private space where hobbies and collections can be nurtured and celebrated.

For owners of luxury homes in Singapore, space isn’t an issue when it comes to integrating individual pursuits directly into your living environment. The question is what’s the best way to do so in order to embrace your individuality and proudly show off your passion projects.

Here are some ways to display your art, hobbies, and collections at home, transforming your house into a canvas for your personal legacy.

Beyond the Ordinary: Designing for Your Unique Interests

The scale of a landed property provides the perfect canvas for specialised hobby and interest areas that go far beyond a simple study, in spaces large and small. Some practical upgrades and interior design tips to consider:

• For audiophiles: A sophisticated Ongaku Kissa or music listening room with sound-treated walls and a high-fidelity sound system offers a peaceful sanctuary for pure, multisensorial musical enjoyment.
• For artists: Use strategic lighting architecture to get the best environment for unleashing your creativity. Skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows welcome in optimal natural light while directional or strobe lights can help create an atmosphere conducive to careful, meticulous handicraft work or audio-visual filming.
• For collectors: Showing off your collection shouldn’t just be about putting items on a shelf. Consider the narrative you want to create or the specific pieces or toys you’d like to highlight, whether it’s a Labubu, Bearbrick, or prized pokemon card collection. Forgo standard off-the-shelf display ideas and spring for custom builds with integrated features like LED spotlights and glass or acrylic protective cases. For more delicate items like vintage cameras or books, mounted dry boxes with temperature and humidity sensors and UV-protected glass are a must to protect your treasures from the elements.
• For curators: Wondering how to display your art at home without being too cliche? Simple gallery walls can be elevated with a mix of different sizes and frame styles, interspersed with some mixed medium selections like wall textiles or mounted decor. For even larger collections, a dedicated room with a gallery-style layout and museum-quality lighting gives it the respect and awe it deserves.
• For oenophiles: Combine a climate-controlled wine cellar with a warmly-furnished tasting room to create an intimate space for social gatherings or solo tasting sessions.
• For wellness enthusiasts: Carve out your own rejuvenation space with a private sauna, ice bath, or even a home hyperbaric oxygen therapy machine—everything you need to recharge without ever leaving the house.

The Master Duplex Penthouse | The NEOCO Bungalows @ 15 Lynwood Grove. Featuring artwork of your choosing (left) and a vinyl corner for your audio pleasure (right).

Crafting such bespoke spaces makes your home a unique reflection of your identity and aspirations. Enjoy the art of Zen? Dedicate part of your backyard to a Zen Garden with a sheltered pavilion for Japanese sadō tea ceremonies. Love collecting vintage books? Customise living room shelves or display cabinets that your tomes can sit proudly on, welcoming your guests with their cracked spines overflowing with stories. Enjoy photography? Dedicate your very own darkroom for at-home processing.

The ideas are endless and can be customised to your fancy—after all, it’s your home.

Tea Courtyard | GALLERY49 @ 49 Yarrow Gardens

Your Home, Your Legacy: A Reflection of Self and Brand New Land

The integration of personal passions and collections transforms your house into a personal sanctuary, making it even easier to pursue your interests and hobbies. This level of intentional landed property design is what distinguishes a truly bespoke home from a generic luxury property, an escape that’s tailored to your desires rather than another house with empty space to fill.

As a leading landed property developer in Singapore, Brand New Land is dedicated to crafting homes that celebrate homeowners’ individual passions and refined tastes. We believe that your home should be a reflection of your unique journey and a legacy that will be cherished for generations.

Reach out to us to begin creating a home that is as unique as you are.