Dear Rob,
It took us ages to renovate the apartment for several reasons:
1) I had to find the right designer.
2) The Philippe Starck toilet was so much cheaper from Amazon and had to be shipped here.
3) Kellyn and Rex, the designers, had to leave for Australia for a few months.
4) The TV cable had to be relocated.
5) The lamps had to be relocated.
6) The wallpaper was ordered from the UK.
7) The lamps came from Hong Kong.
8) The beds had to be special ordered. Etc.
Here’s the work in progress:
The ledge had the least problems—except when the cushions we ordered were too big and had to be redone.
I’m happy with our small kitchenette. Though we don’t want to cook inside. We do have a microwave oven, coffee maker, and rice cooker, just in case.
This study area was inspired by a stay at Hong Kong’s former JIA Hotel (now J-Plus). My idea was to create a hotel feel—therefore, no cooking, just minibar, refrigerator and simple appliances
The bed area had to be redesigned. I felt the wooden board made the place look smaller, so I had it removed and turned into a ledge.
The bathroom had to be re-done three times before it was chuva-approved. The workers broke the sink by accident so I had to buy another one
After two years, it was time to move in! Yes, it took that long. I’m not a trained interior designer so it was hard to make decisions.
The amber sticker was ordered from Amazon, for bathroom privacy, in addition to blinds.
The idea I got from Singapore’s Quincy Hotel
The wallpaper was ordered from the UK, inspired by yoo by Philippe Starck
This is my work area, with books, knick knacks, and a portrait of Chloe Sevigny by Terry Richardson
The lamps are by Innermost UK. The animal stool is from Dimensione, and the Kartell Mademoiselle chairs by Philippe Starck were purchased from Dexterton.
Only 38 square meters. I want to design spaces for a sideline!
The bathroom is tiny, but chuva-approved, with counter sink, wall-mount Duravit x Philippe Starck toilet, and glass enclosed-shower
Unfortunately the bathroom emits a funky smell—perhaps because it isn’t used often?
Someone please tell me what to do about it.
My hubby waiting for me to finish taking pictures for my blog. Not only is he hard-working, he is an angel.
Here’s a funny selfie we took some time ago. We plan to have movie dates/sleepovers here with the boys and popcorn.
One day I will list our apartment for rent online. Here are the keys to Hotel Whereabouts.
In the future, maybe I will have my own little hotel.
Love, Me
