Cover Homeowner Kristina Dieta Setiabudi in the midst of baking cookies for her dogs; Milly, the golden retriever dog

Home sweet home is a sanctuary for this couple and their furry pets. Here’s how they made their kitchen a safe and cosy centre of their abode, using V-Zug appliances

“Happiness is a warm puppy”—that sentiment, as expressed by the title of American cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s first book, is certainly keenly felt in this Singapore home.

When homeowners Low Chee Hwa and Kristina Dieta Setiabudi acquired this property, they made the safety and comfort of their animals a priority. Situated in the Caribbean at Keppel Bay condominium, the couple lives in the apartment with three pets: Milly, a golden retriever dog, Josh, King Charles spaniel dog, and Ella, a British shorthair kitten.

They made the kitchen a priority in their home with an open-plan design made to be “clean-lined, modern and inviting”. The culinary space is thus the true heart of their home and a place where their pets can roam freely throughout.

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Low, a supply chains director, first became acquainted with the Swiss luxury appliance brand V-Zug during his work stint in Zug a decade ago; the city is also the headquarters of the European brand. He and his wife both admire the sleek design of these household appliances, hence the brand was top of their mind when they were planning for their home renovation.

“When I was living in Zug, my experience with using V-Zug appliances—particularly the steam oven—left a lasting impression. These products also reminded me of the beautiful memories of living in Zug; Lake Zug has one the most beautiful sunset in the world,” shares Low.

Culinary appliances that the couple owns from V-Zug include the four-zone induction hobs and cooker hood, CombiCooler refrigerator, AdoraDish dishwasher, Pyrolytic oven, Combi Steam oven, and the CoffeeCenter machine; their home is also equipped with the AdoraWash washing machine and AdoraDry dryer.

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Above Homeowners Low Chee Hwa and Kristina Dieta Setiabudi
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Above A view of the kitchen, which feature ovens from V-Zug

Setiabudi, who is trained as an animal behaviourist, regularly cooks for their three pets. She counts the V-Zug Combi Steam oven as the most hardworking appliance in their home, admiring its precision in helping her prepare nutritious meals.

“The ovens are just so easy to use, and it cooks everything so nicely without much effort,” she shares. “We use the ovens to bake croissants, heat up food, cook for our dogs, and the easy-cook setting was perfect for each of these steps. I just follow the easy cook setting and everything came out perfect, be it the broccoli, fish, beef, or pumpkin. The Combi Steam oven is really the most important appliance in our home.”

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Above Setiabudi frequently meal preps for the pets, a process made easier with the V-Zug ovens
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Above The homeowners selected V-Zug appliances for their sleek design

Low counts breakfast time as one of his favourite daily habits; he regularly uses the CoffeeCenter machine to prepare his favourite brew while heating up breads and pastries with the Refresh function of the V-Zug Combi Steam oven.

Adds Low: “The oven makes the bread moist and feel almost like it’s freshly baked. The functions of the V-Zug appliances match their sleek look while the build exudes the Swiss quality which we are familiar with.”

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Above Low enjoys using the oven to heat up pastries for his morning breakfast
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Above Setiabudi takes out a set of pre-packed meals from the V-Zug CombiCooler refrigerator
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Above Ella, a British shorthair kitten, enjoys a meal prepared using the V-Zug Combi Steam oven
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Above Josh, the couple's King Charles spaniel

As the couple lives with three pets, getting fur on their clothes and soft furnishings is part of the norm. They love how the cleaning appliances are as intuitive as the culinary products, making laundry day a breeze each time.

Altogether, these appliances help the couple create a safe and healthy living environment for all members of the household.

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Above The couple also appreciate the ease of use that V-Zug appliances such as the AdoraWash washing machine
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Above Plates loaded into the V-Zug AdoraDish dishwasher

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Nicola Ng

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