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The living room is filled with plenty of seating areas for friends and family to gather

From its white walls and wooden furnishings, to the glass doors Having a space that resembled her old family home in Bangna was
and plush chairs found in nearly every room, Marisa Gambir’s of utmost importance. “We grew up in a large property and used
home simply exudes tranquillity, providing as much of a balm to to have a large outdoor garden with a pool,” she recalls. “When we
the soul as it does a treat for the eyes. made the move to the city, we wanted a place that felt as spacious
as our old home despite living in the busy city centre.” Indeed, a
No stranger to interior design, Marisa is the Vice President of house that measures 700 square metres in total is quite the rarity in
Euro Creations, which for the past 20 years, has been serving Sukhumvit’s busy district, let alone one that includes a large open-
Bangkok’s elite with the finest furniture sourced primarily air terrace with a pool and lounge area, overlooking the street.
from Italy, Belgium and Germany. Marisa’s home sits on top of
the company’s five-floor showroom and is naturally filled with
signature pieces from the brand’s extensive portfolio. They include
the custom-made Malerba dining room table and Marisa’s personal
favourites; the flexile Giorgetti chair at the main entrance and the
curved Cassina chairs in the main living room.

So what is it about European furniture that appeals to her? “The
design mainly, but it is also the quality and the unique materials
that are a huge draw,” she says. “They are highly durable, and I just
love the aesthetic of them and the way they break up the rhythm
of the room.” As we make our way around the elegantly appointed
home, Marisa fills me in on other influences and inspirations.

Family breakfast area Main dining room

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