The homeowners combined the concept of a “drinking hole” and traditional Japanese inn. The key element is the idea of getting together with friends, just like how colleagues gather after work at an izakaya; so there are pockets of space with platforms everywhere for my friends to gather.

The bold blue front gate with a design inspired by Doraemon is a playful touch that references Japanese pop culture.

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For homeowner Ivanna Cherylynn Tan Jumaat, it has always been her dream to own a maisonette apartment decked in luxurious Victorian-inspired furniture and designs. The renovation cost $50,000 renovation, with bold choices of furniture and furnishings.

To enlarge the kitchen area, a wall between the kitchen and living room was hacked. This allows for easy communication between the areas, too.

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With the $300,000 renovation (including furnishings), the interiors showcase lots of rich wood textures, such as the distressed handcrafted walnut flooring throughout the lower floor.

The dining set consists of mismatched seats — a customised wooden bench, and chairs from Om and Marquis. Read more about this home here.

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