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Outside terrace and pool area

Large glass doors run from the entrance right along the kitchen and dining
room area to the main living room, filling the home with plenty of natural light,
and adding to the sense of spaciousness. “We wanted a home that wasn’t
just for us, but for our friends too,” Marisa explains, when I ask her about the
many seating areas. “We host a lot of parties here and we wanted to be able
to entertain our guests properly.”
That explains the open kitchen and bar zone, great for sharing a few drinks
with close acquaintances. Meanwhile, a theatre room just behind the kitchen
is the perfect setting for a movie night in. And of course, there is the outside
pool area, where more chairs are arranged for comfort and convenience.
Another decor feature that catches the eye as we make our way towards the
bedrooms, are the touches of green that are found here and there – a tasteful
effort to bring the outside, inside. The living room, corridor and bedrooms
all have mini balconies that have been carefully landscaped to look like
little havens of nature. “I hired a gardener to create these little diminutive
gardens,” Marisa explains. “We really wanted to keep it easy on the eyes and I
feel it adds a calming atmosphere to the whole home.”
Marisa Gambir

Family lounge area Cosy theatre room

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