Ever since Dia, Nessa & I stayed at that gorgeous B&B during our trip to Amsterdam, I have developed a newfound love for conservatories. Largely uncommon in Singapore, I’ve only ever seen them in magazines and on the Cluedo board.  Little did I know how much tranquility a small space like that could offer. Sitting in that sweet little nook truly made breakfast (yes, our breakfast was served there every day!) all the more pleasurable, with the radiant sun peeking through the windows, and the lush greenery illuminating the serenity of the moment. I can attest to the fact that it was something we looked forward to each morning we were there. Of course, I admit that half the fun was attributed to the sheer novelty of it all, but I honestly believe that if I had a conservatory of my own, it’d easily be one of my favourite spots in the house. I’ll be able to enjoy the comfort of staying indoors yet still be surrounded by nature at the same time. It’s a perfect mesh!

I’m inspired by these pictures that I found on House to Home and Ideal Home. With conservatories like these, I’m gonna find it extremely difficult to tear myself away from my home.

In my dream home, I’m gonna have a nook just like this, because I am likely to chalk up that many DVDs in my lifetime.

What bliss.

I love this studio in so many ways.

First, there is that great use of space. The bed, tucked behind the couch, manages to maintain a sense of privacy. And despite its tiny size (it’s only 340 sq ft!), it doesn’t look cramped at all. Then, there’s the colour scheme, which completely soothes the weary soul after a hard day’s work. Now, the furniture – the couch is fuss-free, yet inviting; the Verner Panton chairs and the Marcel Breuer Wassily armchair add a touch of classic modernity without being too cliche; the vertical bookshelf lends an air of carelessness in an otherwise put-together room; the ladder epitomises a childhood fantasy-turned-reality where we can climb up and down without having to worry about any librarian yelling at us. And THAT MAP. As far as wall decals go, that has got to be my absolute favourite. To me, it symbolises the free-spirited nature that yearns to travel the world, allowing you to continue dreaming about visiting off-beat cities and quaint towns.

I’d totally move into this apartment in a heartbeat.

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