“Fazlie is an art director for a magazine. When he's not cycling or running in his spare time, you can also find him cooking and baking. I'm a teacher currently, and previously worked in media, arts management and even floristry - I like to follow where my interests take me at different stages in life.”
“We moved in at the end of 2019, not expecting that we will be forced to spend so much time indoors in 2020, or that our home will bring us such comfort and calm. Although I admit moving into our own space meant I washed the toilet for the first time in my life, and I never imagined I could get so excited about cleaning supplies.”
“As ours is a 4-room BTO flat, there wasn't really a need to change the layout or hack any walls. The separate spaces have enabled us to work, study, relax, cook and connect.”
“We are laid-back folks and things aren't too fussy here. We chose furniture that will age well and there are lots of corners where we can sit back and lepak (relax).”
“We drew on a love for the mid-century modern sensibility and the colours and textures of Southern Europe and Morocco - like terracotta, deep greens, bleached whites, linen and stripes. We are drawn to the earthy, dusty tones of the Mediterranean for the relaxed, natural atmosphere they exude.”
“Well-made pieces do tend to cost more so it means our house wasn't fully furnished from the start because we had to space out some purchases, but it's worth it for things that you're going to love and use for a long time.” 
“There were several pieces we decided on even before renovation started, such as the leather sofa, tulip dining table and Bamileke coffee table. These were integral to the overall look we were after. In a way, being so specific in our references really narrowed down the furniture search for us.”
“One of my favourites is this earthenware pot I saved from my late grandparents' house. It’s special to me as much for its rustic charm as for its evocation of simple domesticity. I find myself wondering what my forebears used to ferment in it and the dishes they would have made.”
“Sustainability is a huge consideration when we make choices for our home. We make it a point to make considered choices when it comes to our purchases so that they last.”
“The last thing we want is to contribute to the throwaway culture.”
“We love our secondhand chairs from Hock Siong. We've always admired the shop's philosophy of one's man trash being another's treasure and their Instagram account packs so much spunk and personality. Besides, where else can you score a mid-century classic like the cantilever chair for about $100. For bigger furniture pieces, we try to buy locally from shops like Castlery, Grey and Sanders, and Wihardja. For things like bookcases, you can't go wrong with IKEA of course.”
“Our dining nook is a firm favourite, not just with us but any guest who comes over and even with followers of our home account. It started with us wanting to carve out a spot that could be used throughout the day and not just for mealtimes. The roomy and cushy seating makes it equally inviting to curl up with a book or gather for a communal dinner.”
“Coffee is a must in the morning for both of us and 2020 was the year we discovered the pour-over. Having freshly brewed coffee at our dining nook really is the only reason we drag ourselves out of bed some days.”
“I wish I could say our bedtime routines include a spot of meditation, but it's usually hard to escape the infinite scroll of Instagram. Luckily, both of us are cold sleepers so we avoid fights over whether to turn on the AC. We have tried cotton, linen and tencel bedsheets.”
“In the cooler months of December and January, our crisp cotton duvet cover from SOJAO keeps things extra cosy.”
“We are looking forward to appreciating and discovering more hidden places in Singapore. What the pandemic taught us is to appreciate the things that are close to you.”
“Home is a place where I find peace, comfort and daily joy.”
Corinne and Fazlie's bed is dressed in a Mix & Match Bundle Set in Navy and Natural and an additional Natural Pillow Case Pair.
