As far as the urban narrative in Singapore goes, the West has always been considered to the industrial, unsexy cousin to the heritage-rich counterpart in the East. Well, things have changed. The east is looking “more like a retirement village” to quote one proud westie, while Jurong, Buona Vista and its surrounds turbo-charge ahead with new initiatives, new malls, new companies and new ideas. That energy and can-do spirit can also be seen in the homes there.

The residents are living it up by having open concept kitchens, warm wood accents and punchy colours when it comes to decorating their flat to give a relaxed feel with a bit of edge. The experts at Qanvast also share that there are home-owners who are not afraid to be loud and even grungey by opting for colorful tiles, flamboyantly fun cushions and statement lamps, as seen in a Jurong West four-room flat. 
Meanwhile, the folks of Qanvast also recommend quirky ways to enhance and lend personality to a large home, as demonstrated by a maisonette in Jurong West, which used brick walls, eye-catching cabinets and distinctive decorative items.

But that’s not to say that only brash and indiosyncratic homes stand out. Equally memorable are quietly stylish homes with an assured sense of calm. A Lakepoint condominum demonstrates an eye for choosing furniture with clean design against a backdrop of distinctive touches such as a red brick wall and retro floor tiles to create surprisingly sophisticated home. How’s that for serious westside flair?