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Alluring abode, three-room HDB BTO in Chai Chee Road
Splashes of colour are introduced into this mostly monochromatic home, with the addition of a hand-painted mural, a fiddle-leaf fig plant and some flowers.
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Instead of overhead cabinets, which would create the illusion of an even tighter and more claustrophobic kitchen, Celine wanted niches to house often-used spices and condiments, as well as showcase her collection of tableware.
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Customising the dining table cum kitchen island gave the homeowners the flexibility of adding storage to maximise space, such as with this pull-out drawer for cutlery.
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Most parts of the home are finished in black paint, except for a blue accent wall sitting between the living room and kitchen.
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For Celine, who is half-Thai, connecting with her roots was a key inspiration when conceptualising her home design, which resulted in an impressive wall mural taking centre stage in the living room.
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To imbue a sense of cosiness in the dark-hued interiors, Celine cleverly swopped the traditional placement of the day and night curtains.
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Thai artist Zhang Sitthi was inspired by yak, an often seen depiction of a guardian of gates at Buddhist temples. He also incorporated elephants as a symbol of humanity, respect and love.
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Dark colours resonate with these homeowners who gravitate towards a cosy, intimate ambience.