The marble toped 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 [...]
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The house, 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.
If the hostess, after personally opening the gate to greet you, gives you a moment to browse around the house, you find yourself in a hall [...]
The sunrise room with the yellow fittings in this room perfectly complements the pine wood 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 [...]
There is very little furniture here so things will not get in the way of circulation of this apartment, simply cherry-wood structured sofas with chintz upholstery, art side table, an old kitchen table covered with tapestry and an antique chest at one side. Access to the upper storey and terrace is by spiral staircase painted [...]