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BESPOKE: REDEFINING MODERN FILIPINO LIVING

April 05, 2025

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The Philippine Star

"Modern living" is one of those phrases that sounds promising — until you realize it can mean anything from minimalist glass houses perched on cliffs to smart toasters that send passive-aggressive reminders about your carb intake.

- By MELODY SAMANIEGO

BESPOKE: REDEFINING MODERN FILIPINO LIVING

But at Avida Land's Bespoke, modern living is neither cold nor clinical — it's a curated experience, an inspired space, and possibly, the answer to that gnawing feeling that your home is missing something.

Some things are best experienced firsthand. That's the idea behind "Bespoke" by Avida Land held recently at the Glorietta Activity Center. More than just an exhibit, it's an invitation to step into thoughtfully designed spaces and imagine the possibilities — how a home can be shaped to reflect personal style, taste, and way of life.

Stepping into Bespoke is like wandering into the pages of a stylish design magazine, except here, you're allowed to touch things. Artfully arranged vases, flowing fabrics, graceful draperies, lighting that flatters even the most sleep-deprived among us. It's part gallery, part showroom, part dream home that you may or may not be able to afford (but will absolutely take photos of).

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