Urban Abode

SEEING THE LIGHT

Rooted in his family’s business in upholstery and furniture, Pierre Frey scion Matthieu Frey decorates his home in Singapore with a rich mix of styles and cultural influences

“I would describe my aesthetic as being optimistic and open-minded,” says Matthieu Frey. “Interior decoration should be elegant but, most importantly, fun!” Indeed, that much is evident in his light-filled home. The Asia-Pacific director of Pierre Frey has lived in this apartment for six years, with his wife and their two children. He professes with some relief that the couple can finally own “nice furniture”, now that their children are of schoolgoing age and less prone to doodling on the seats.

Together with his brothers Pierre and Vincent, Frey is part of the third generation that is continuing the family trade. Established in 1935 by their grandfather Pierre Frey, the French upholstery and furnishings company is led