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floors and walls with exposed bricks as
well." To Lie, the end result is New York loft
meets tropical resort-style home.
Although Lie is all for practicality she
took the time to design a room purely for
her husband's LP collection, which houses
an incredible array of vintage vinyls. Her
children's room has two well-considered
areas (play and sleep have their own
sections); the sleeping area was raised
70cm and storage was built beneath two
cots. Lie says every fixture and detail was
custom-made to fit in the home. And her
attention to detail has definitely paid off.
It's the combination of a cool minimalist
aesthetic and lived-in warmth with quirky
practicality that gives the apartment an
inviting feel. Lei says she likes Tree and
Ovo in Hong Kong for interiors and for
some storage inspiration she heads to
Muji and Ikea.
