Cover The mother-daughter pair Iroshini and Aiyana Chua love spending quality time together by the King Living Jasper Sofa. Photo: Benny Loh

Family time at home is something that Iroshini and Aiyana Chua enjoy, especially while in the living room that is comfortably furnished with top pieces selected from King Living

Motherhood is no simple feat, setting the foundations of trust and care in raising her little girl to become the best version of herself. That said, it is safe to say that Iroshini Chua has done an exceptional job as a mother to her daughter, Aiyana, who has had the chance to follow her heart and freedom to chase her ever-changing dreams.

It is no wonder that the round-the-clock doctor is always proud of her 17 year-old’s similarly ambitious streak. In between her volunteer stints with the People’s Action Party, the teenager enjoys picking up jewellery-making traditions from her grandparents and learning baking recipes online to make delectable cakes.

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Most notably, Aiyana was in charge of the interior design and furniture selection of her family’s home which they moved into last year in February. With her acute eye and creative sensibilities, she was determined to shape a liveable environment that her family would treasure, and so she did in a timeline of two months.

“Initially, I wondered if we should hire or interview interior designers, and [she said], ‘Leave it to me, mummy, I know what you want,’” recalls Iroshini. “[So], I left her to do the interiors and decor, and she came up with this beautiful concept.”

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Above The Jasper Sofa and Jasper Occasional Table

On a mission to realise the home of their dreams, Aiyana looked around to find timeless furniture pieces that are long-lasting and can offer a functional purpose within each space. While looking for the right fit for sofas and chairs for her abode’s living quarters and bedrooms, she first stumbled on King Living through the internet and instantly felt connected with their luxurious designs. Once she visited the showroom, the rest was history.

Her penchant for King Living began soon after searching for the perfect coffee table and sofa for her family’s living room that would work for daily lounging and social gatherings. Without hesitation, Aiyana got the best-selling modular sofa and contemporary-style Occasional Table from the Jasper collection after getting her mother’s green light.

A household favourite, the Jasper Sofa is a multi-award-winning design by King Living; it notably celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. It is known best for its comfortable seating modules that can be easily reconfigured for a bespoke look and feel. “I saw it, I sat on it, and I liked it—I just got that feeling that this is the one,” quips Aiyana.

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Above The mother-daughter pair relaxing on the plush modular sofa from the Jasper collection

Beyond the flexible modular design of the sofa, it champions sustainability with the use of natural materials and is a great storage solution for modern homes.

“I like to feel connected to nature because it immediately makes me feel relaxed. To me, the furniture from King Living is sleek while incorporating natural elements like wood,” says Iroshini. “Aiyana came home after looking for the sofa and even told me that this sofa [has] compartments that can detach. That is when I began to imagine the sofa in our space, and that was when I knew that it’s the ‘relaxed luxe’ we were looking for that fits the bill.”

The coffee table is also an ideal choice made by her daughter, knowing how much her mother loves an elegant ambience when hosting loved ones and friends at home. “I tend to have friends over, and so, I use that coffee table very often,” shares Iroshini. “It even has that glass top and marble base that I love that can display magazines underneath.”

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Above Aiyana’s favourite Oliver Tub Chair that makes for a comfortable seating option especially when she is working on her assignments
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Above Iroshini on the Jasper sofa

King Living has also become a furniture brand Aiyana constantly relies on since it aligns with her personal preferences yet offers luxurious designs that her mother could adore. “My style is more minimalistic, so what I like about King Living is that their pieces are quite simple It’s more of their textures with the furniture and resonates more with my style,” shares Aiyana, who owns the Oliver Tub Chair in her bedroom.

Aiyana adds: “In this space, I felt that King Living [pairs] well to give that luxurious, comfortable feel because the material [the brand uses] is very luxurious. I knew I wanted a chair with this type of fabric, and the way the material sits looks plush.”

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Above Aiyana Chua and Iroshini Chua

Now with a few King Living furniture staples, it is safe to say that family time at home between the mother-daughter duo continues to remain cherished and enhanced with classics worth keeping. 

Explore the exquisite craftsmanship and sustainable Australian designs of King Living at the showrooms located in Kallang and Alexandra. For more information, visit www.kingliving.com.

King Living Kallang Showroom, 22 Kallang Avenue, #01-00 Hong Aik Building, Singapore 339413 | Tel: 6805 4198   

King Living Alexandra Showroom, 2 Leng Kee Road, #01-02/03 Thye Hong Centre, Singapore 159086 | Tel: 6232 9106

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Benny Loh

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