Building blocks of a lively home

Lego-loving family's eclectic apartment is layered with personal stories

- Home & Decor

For homemaker Dolly and corporate executive Gaurav, creating their first permanent home in their mid-40s was a milestone worth waiting for.

After years of renting, they knew what they wanted for their 1,743 sq ft five-bedroom condominium in Pasir Ris: bold colours, eclectic character and space for the artefacts they had collected over decades of travel.

But finding the right designer for the home, which they share with their 18-year-old son and a helper, proved harder than expected. It was only when they met Ms Ami Yap, senior interior designer at The Interior Lab, that all the pieces fell into place.

According to Ms Yap, the couple wanted a slim TV wall for the living area. Her solution was a navy blue feature just 15cm deep, integrating sleek partitions for display with hidden storage space.

Sitting atop the open shelves is a Balinese wood carving — which Dolly hand-carried home from the Indonesian island - along with other memorabilia from their travels.

Mere steps away, the dining space reflects another of the family's shared passions: Lego.