They say home is where the heart is. That adage certainly rings true for socialite-turned-content-creator Jamie Chua, but her new dwelling in Sentosa Cove seems to contain more — perhaps even enough for a traverse across the globe. 'I wanted to bring the countries that I love so much into my home,' she says of the three-storey, 7,800-square-foot abode. She's...
They say home is where the heart is. That adage certainly rings true for socialite-turned-content-creator Jamie Chua, but her new dwelling in Sentosa Cove seems to contain more — perhaps even enough for a traverse across the globe.
On the first steps inside the house is an undoubtedly Parisian entryway, framed by white boiserie that radiates light in the afternoon sun. A little farther in, the sitting room features more of the same panelling. Louis Vuitton trunks bookend the space, adding to the atmosphere of a French salon in Singapore.
Created by the former designer of luxury brand Chrome Hearts, the pieces weren't originally for sale, but she persisted. "I went every day to bug the designer until he said 'yes'."That go-get-em attitude seems to have fully permeated Chua's approach to her home. "Terence and I were here two, maybe three times a day during renovations," she says, adding that work would sometimes extend to late in the night.
Another area Chua changes up regularly is the dining room. An eight-seater dining set in neutral white and wood tones sets the stage for another of her prized collections — tableware. Chua smiles at the rose plants that have just started to blossom. She tends to the flora herself, having rehomed the lemon trees from her previous place in Merryn Road and the temporary home she lived in before moving here in March.
Take for instance the walls of her entryway and sitting room — behind those pretty panels lies a practical purpose. "I don't like to see clutter, so we have a lot of storage, including behind the panels," she says. Opening them reveals a treasure trove of memories — photo albums and boxes of knick-knacks — all just a quick slide or pull away.
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