Decorative Heritage II
January 21st, 2010
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The marble top
ed coffee shop table and chairs set a distinctively Peranakan ambiance. Here is where the family enjoys informal meals. On the wall is not yet another architectural remnant. This corner of the hall is enhanced by screen with beautiful carving is in gold-leaf finish. The screen was originally part of swing-door, common feature of old Peranakan houses.
Solid and sturdy, the dining table with mother of pearl inlay is a handsome continue reading…
which was built in the fifties, has been remodeled from its staid and rather small and unattractive beginnings it finally emerged as the inviting home it is today.
walls, benches and furniture in a warm, clan atmosphere. That, combined with the natural smell of the pine wood gives it the impression of the Scandinavian retreat. The sunset room with the bright chairs and blinds a few personal ornaments contras with the heavier crock wall and ceiling. The overall effect is warm, intimate atmosphere in which to relax and entertain friends. 
The house was unfurnished when they took it over a year ago. The sole decoration was odd, soberly stained woodwork and stone clad walls. Not only was this combination unattractive and most oppressive but it had greatly reduced the pleasant proportions of the rooms. I decided to build panels to cover the stone clad walls, and everything was soon painted white, giving impressions of more space and coolness as well as offering greater possibilities for decoration. 
