Tuscany

Ever since I was young I had dream of living in a home with curve staircase, high ceiling, floor to ceiling windows surrounded with gardens. In 1997, chance come upon me to built a house which I later called Tuscany and this is what I had created. It was not planned to be Mediterranean in design but somehow it came out the way it is.

I have always like trees, so I went to the extreme and planted all sort of trees. Rain tree, kaya tree, yellow flame, red flame, goa tree, royal palms, etc. As the garden is ever growing, it needs to be maintained often.

Living room. To achieve the Mediterranean look, I have used terracotta tiles, with fabric white sofa and timber pieces for furniture together with faded lime wash paint to create a cosy look which ended up quite nice!




Living room overlooking dining room. Had always dream of playing a piece on the baby grand and I actually enrolled to learn, eventually everyone in the family did learn how to play, except me. The piano's colour is wood grained to blend it with the home for a rustic feel.




Family room. Tuck in the corner is the favourite hangout for the kids, perhaps of the TV and proximity to the food!





Timber decking surrounded by garden. We can actually dine here anytime of the day since the the sun is pretty much shaded by the house and trees.

Dining Room. Remembered the first time we dine here with the whole clan of Chungs when we first move in. Felt out of place as the home is just so different from my parent's. Imagine, Tuscany in Kuching!

Kitchen. So called dry kitchen. Never really cook here. The island has since been changed to become more user friendly. Good job by my wife.

Entrance Lobby. I still remember how I drag up the two big terracotta pot up the ledge. Back then we did not really know how to decorate the home. Some decisions are better than others and it continue to evolve albeit at a slower pace now that everything is pretty much in place.