What is the interior theme that would bode well as our family members continue growing up or growing old? The question prompted the team to revisit a frequented discussion.

It is almost too familiar when we compare the worst of present-time issues to the most glorious of an expired epoch, for instance, the cliché topic on how the elderly folks had better interactions with one another in the past as compared to the society today being enslaved by our smartphones. We could call this disposition ingratitude for the invention of smartphones, but perhaps this very trait that the majority of us have is what allows the perpetuation and adaptation of values, cultures, and aesthetics from the past into the contemporary world. The Modern Classic interior design might not embody what one’s ideal place of abode looks like, but it surely is a theme that most people find a sense of relevancy with — our heritage and its preservation within the modern society. There it is, the design cognition that inspired this output.

With consideration of timelessness, the colour of white has been selected to act as the protagonist tone, complemented by the pastel shades of blue and green and accompanied by other muted colours including beige and grey. The design in its entirety is also accented with a tint of gold to elevate the sophistication of the Victorian-inspired heritage panelling on the walls. The choice of furniture understates the opulence of Victorian style, but instead emphasises the minimalistic-yet-refined and comfort-centric approach in modern design. As observed, the modern element is resonated through the choice of functional fixtures and fittings within the space, catering to contemporary living needs; whereas the classic sentiment is echoed through non-functional articles, serving as a memento of an ancestry.