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How Ryan Tan Of Night Owl Cinematics Turned His 2 Million Dollar Home Into Reality

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How Ryan Tan Of Night Owl Cinematics Turned His 2 Million Dollar Home Into Reality

He first envisioned his home in life simulation video game The Sims before working with an interior design firm to build on his ideas

December 15, 2020
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Stepping into the home of Night Owl Cinematics’ co-founder Ryan Tan feels like setting foot in a tropical resort, thanks to the wooden accents and botanicals that dominate the space.

The two-storey penthouse, situated near Seletar, was conceptualised by both Ryan himself and The Designer Inn, which he selected after meeting with a total of eleven designers.

Since he was very hands-on with the design and renovation process, Ryan decided to get the master bedroom finished first, and moved in so that he could oversee the rest of the works. He knew exactly what he wanted, thanks to having an architect father and plenty of references from both Pinterest and Home & Decor.

The entire renovation was finished in a month, which was quite a feat considering the amount of work and coordination that had to be done.

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The result was worth the hard work, though, with its earthy feel and smart home capabilities. Here are five interesting facts about Ryan’s new home.

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How Ryan Tan Of Night Owl Cinematics Turned His 2 Million Dollar Home Into Reality
He planned it all out himself using The Sims
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Which one of us hasn’t built our dream house in The Sims? Ryan took it a step further and designed his real home in the game, using his floor plan to ensure that the dimensions were as accurate as possible. The Designer Inn then built on his ideas to create something that was unique to Ryan’s personality.

He wanted a single integrated space where the living and dining areas flowed into each other seamlessly. The placement of the dining table (from Grey & Sanders) just behind the sofa also meant he could watch television during mealtimes, too.

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He loves the down-to-earth look and feel of wood
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Ryan’s father is an architect specialising in wood, so Ryan grew up knowing the material inside and out. He also loves surrounding himself with greenery and nature, so wood was the natural choice for the main look of his home.

“I love to spend time at home so I wanted it to be aesthetically pleasing to me. It doesn’t matter if others may think it’s too woody, I’m living in it!” laughs Ryan. “I also like the fact that it has many plants and flowers to soften the look.”

Upon entry, visitors are greeted by a spacious entryway with a live-edge console table by Grey & Sanders, complete with plants by Pollyanna Concepts. A built-in shoe bench by TM Design Associates is lit from beneath by lights from Sol Luminaire, adding a touch of luxe.

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He wanted a Bali-resort feel
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The bedroom’s generous windows overlook an expanse of greenery outside. Ryan can also sit up in bed, thanks to the adjustable bed frame and mattress by Woosa on a platform.

He doesn’t have to sacrifice entertainment time for the view, though — a projector system by Viewsonic and a screen ensure that he can still watch movies when he wants to.

Ryan wanted a Bali-resort feel for his outdoor terrace, which is done in a wood composite by Namsoon Decking for durability. The outdoor furniture for the balcony is by Rooma, which Ryan had stumbled upon at Tan Boon Liat Building when shopping for sofas. Here, a live-edge table complements the outdoor greenery and prevents the space from looking too boxy.

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He removed one of the bathrooms in order to have a bigger kitchen
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“As a single man… I honestly don’t need three bathrooms,” says Ryan. The original layout of the penthouse had plenty of separate spaces — including four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two balconies — but that left only a narrow space for the kitchen, which was not ideal for cooking. It was a no-brainer to sacrifice one of the bathrooms in order to make way for a larger kitchen.

“Although I’m not a great cook, I do enjoy cooking from time to time, so my priority was a bigger kitchen,” shares Ryan. He made sure to outfit all his kitchen cabinets and drawers with Blum’s automatic open-and-close system, which always impresses his guests whenever he demonstrates how he can open a cabinet with a simple push.

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The luxe resort vibe continues in the bathrooms
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The wood-accented theme continues in the remaining two bathrooms, lending them a distinctly luxe-resort feel. Here, plants by Pollyanna Concepts help to enliven the space.

A window lets natural light through to brighten the master bathroom. The choice of wood in the shower area was inspired by Japanese bath houses, since Ryan wanted to differentiate the main bathroom area from the shower. Here, Evorich vinyl is used instead of real wood, which can warp in wet environments.

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The home was planned around his career and his pet Shih Tzu
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As a Youtuber, Ryan does a lot of filming for work. While he used to borrow friends’ houses for shoots, he now has a dedicated space in his own home.

This meant that his design choices had to be conducive for filming — so mirrors and other reflective surfaces were a no-no, even though they are a common option for visually expanding space. “I had to make sure none of my materials used were reflective, so my lights won’t spill and we won’t see the camera man in the video,” shares Ryan.

Accessibility for his pet Shih Tzu, Mantou, was also a priority. Every single door in the house is outfitted with a dog flap, which allows the pup access to every part of the home.

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His entire house is a smart home
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A Samsung fan from a young age, Ryan decided to invest in a Family Hub refrigerator — which has features such as a meal planning app, food expiry reminders, and the ability to receive calls from a Samsung smartphone. From there, he began looking into the other electronics and appliances by the brand.

One of his favourites was their Cassette air-conditioner, which resembles a discreet speaker affixed to the ceiling instead of the traditional boxy unit.

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With electronics and appliances by Samsung
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As a cinematographer, Ryan wanted a TV that had bright, true-to-life colours for the best viewing experience, so he decided on the Samsung 4K Smart Qled TV.

The rest of the home is configured for smart control, including the lighting system by Home A Genius and Sol Luminaire. This enables him to use a single voice command to change the lights and switch on or off electronics as needed. For example, saying the line “photo time!” turns off all direct spotlights and switches on cove lighting, so as to avoid casting shadows. Other smart features include a Wifi-enabled heater by Ariston, which he can turn on and set the temperature for with his phone.

For more on Ryan’s home, check out his YouTube video here.

Text: Melody Bay/Home & Decor

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