Featured on Net5 - House Tour

Check out ‪#‎inakuhome‬ house tour on Net5 http://youtu.be/3UxF13mu4c4 

*seen in the pic is ‪#‎inaku‬ Kutubaru Top & Tie Dye Skirt.

bohemian modern

Found this at Apartment Therapy's House Tour, and I instantly fell in love with the colors and patterns.

Stunning Small Loft

Found this stunning house in Apartment Therapy's Small Cool Contest 2013.
I've always been a fan of loft houses, yet this one blew me away with the sculptural house-like frame which define the living room.
I wanna live there! *_*

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Beautiful Mess

When I first saw this, I thought this must be the coziest living room ever! Warm colored hardwood floor covered with fluffy faux fur rugs, comfortable chairs, stools and ottoman, perfect for leisure. Yet the window nook next to them has this fresh and uplifting feel, with the tall windows and plants, making it suitable to put a working desk there.

Still in the same house, there's this room. With piano and floor-to-ceiling book rack, this room fits for a hobby room. Note how the books look kind of messy in the rack but somehow it doesn't ruin the appearance of the whole room. I have a similar hobby room in a much smaller scale, where it also involves a tall white rack with messy books and an electric keyboard instead of a grand piano, yet mine is somewhat mismatch, still far from the eclectic look I'm after.

 And then this dining room. Oh how lively and lovely! Again, I have a dining table similar like this in much smaller size, where the similarity lies in the many stuff scattered on the table top.. yup, messy me. I also share the joy of eating my meal while watching TV. But then again, this room is heaven compare to mine. I think the blackboard with menu written in colorful chalk has a big part in tying the look together.

Last but not least, the backyard. Oh my, I could imagine how beautiful it looks at night with the string lights all lits up. Cozy, natural, pretty and low maintenance.. just the way I like it. 

CLICK HERE if you want to see the rest of the house :)

House Tour: Tree House!

I was one of those kids who imagined of having a tree house.
Just when I thought I'm over with that, I saw this tree house for adults!

Source: http://www.wandawega.com/

House Tour: Full Color

I don't usually like to see or use excessive colors (not to mention if they're bold) in a room. But I might convert after I saw these..

Click HERE to read the full article on Apartment Therapy.

House Tour: My Dream Cottage

I was browsing Apartment Therapy as usual when stumbled on this.
Oh how I would love to live there...

This is exactly what I want my dining room to be, outdoor, with string lighting and greenery around.

Indoor swing! Minus the fireplace (it's already summery hot here all year long) and the dogs (I'm more of a cat person) :D

Open hanging display of pots and pans. A very simple storing idea. Yet still doubtful about the dust and visual noise that will occurred.

Outdoor theater! Oh my..


You can see the full post and pictures here.. go ahead and drool with me. 

House Tour: 280 Square Feet Heaven

How I adore this House Tour from Apartment Therapy. This is how I would want my bachelorette pad to look like! 

This small 280 square feet (approx. 26 square meters) space is carefully planned you'd thought it's much bigger. The shiny and mirror surface of the floor to ceiling cabinets, giving the illusion of a bigger space.

Love the open shelves placement surrounding the main entrance.

And I can see some of my favorite furnishings from IKEA as well as from high end designers Phillipe Starck and Verner Panton.

Well, see the full tour here and go gaga yourself..

great things come in small packages

Like this townhouse by architect Elding Oscarson.

In a small and narrow site (measured 5m x 15m only!) squeezed between the conventional neighbouring buildings, this modern townhouse stands out in a modest way.

I adore its simple facade and the open plan with split level floor, not to mention the rooftop terrace. Why didn't I think of that?

You can read the full article and pictures in Arch Daily.

Inspiration: Cozy Nooks

I was browsing Apartment Therapy when I stumbled upon this gorgeous House Tour. If you haven't notice, I've a soft spot for green design - even my final year project was about Green Architecture.

But I'm not going to bore you with some architectural terms now. I just want to share the cozy nooks in the house, which are perfect for lounging around, reading, take a short nap or just gazing outside the window.

Like this sleeping porch, located right next to the master bedroom facing the backyard. It's a fun and cozy twist to the ordinary chair-and-table or bench usually seen in porch or terrace.

Or the dreamy reading nook inside the kid's bedroom. I would've read for hours there!

And do you notice the bay window seating in the living room below? Lovely!

And then there's this unexpected nook above the staircase. It may not save for small kids, but it looks oh so cozy.

If you want to see more, you could see the full article here.

My house in Jakarta got featured in Apartment Therapy!

I guess this post's title says it all :D

So while you read the article here, I'll just continue dancing..

Sneak Peek: New Nest

Now as my new home's starting to take shape and the boys are doing pretty well in their first 2 weeks of Primary School, so I guess it's time to update this blog :D

Since I'm not done unpacking my sewing materials, instead here's a sneak peak of my new living room.

This is the so called foyer with lots of shoes storage!


We live on the 3rd floor, though we don't get breathtaking view as those penthouse units yet we're quite happy with all the greeneries view from the surrounding trees. And the natural lighting is oh so pretty.


The sofa (as well as the dining table set) is from IKEA.

I chose dark color finishing like black and walnut for our furnitures to match and balance the existing walls and built-ins. Not to mention dark colors are easier to maintain, especially if you have small kids along with their crayons and such..

House Tour: Simply Eclectic

This one is my bro n sis in-law's house in Jepara, Java, Indonesia.


You can see the eclecticism straight away on the house's facade. Simple overall with neutral colors, yet there are some mix details such us the use of different kinds of natural stones which clad some part of the walls, also a mosaic pathway made from assorted ceramic tiles.

Upon entering the house there's a small formal sitting area which lead to the more casual living room situated next to the back garden.


I like how the high ceiling and chandelier looks so grand..



When actually it's very simple!



And this one below is my favourite.. the beautifully crafted details of the dining table.

House Tour: Oldies Corners

Well, this one's not exactly a house tour, more of a interesting corner spotting (if there is such a term). Below pics were taken from my parents in law's home in Central Java, Indonesia. I could immediately sense the nostalgic feel upon entering the old house, which always give me a nice warm feeling.

The living room

The terrace

Door leading to the backyard