Two tenants drew on their experience in design and renovation to craft a unique aesthetic.
The living and dining area has been decorated with pieces such as a BoConcept moss-green armchair and an eight-seater solid wood dining table.
“We wanted to make the space comfortable with a hotel or holiday-home feel but, as it is a rental, we were cautious about making changes only where necessary,” says Ms Lee.Ms Lee, who is in her 50s, is the founder and director of Mu-Dian, a home-grown carpentry company. Ms Xie, who is in her 40s, is the firm’s general manager and also handles public relations and communications.
On the wall is a large painting by a Myanmar artist. This, along with collectibles and decor items like a Singer sewing machine that has been upcycled into a periodical stand-cum-bar, adds to the character of the space.What used to be the dining room has been converted into a dry kitchen, which doubles as a breakfast nook and a bar during gatherings.
In the master bedroom, Persian carpets have been laid over the original parquet flooring to soften the space. A dark brown leather bed frame is paired with dark wood bedside tables and wall-mounted gooseneck reading lamps.A suspended, trackless grey barn door replaces the old door to the attached master bathroom.
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