Home tour: four seasons interior design bungalow in Selangor

May 22, 2026

A daytime view of the full facade shows the relationship between the home’s two storeys, the adjacent pergola structure and the spring garden’s stepped stone pathway

Cover A daytime view of the full facade of this four seasons interior design bungalow shows the relationship between the home's two storeys, the adjacent pergola structure and the spring garden's stepped stone pathway

A daytime view of the full facade of this four seasons interior design bungalow shows the relationship between the home's two storeys, the adjacent pergola structure and the spring garden's stepped stone pathway

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A 4,700-square-foot bungalow in Selangor by ID Candy applies a four seasons interior design concept to organise its interiors around natural materials, passive ventilation and biophilic principles

House 37 does not announce itself quietly. The entrance, a combination of stone cladding and a wooden front door set within clean horizontal lines, establishes the material vocabulary that will repeat throughout the home. Inside, the entryway’s stone wall, lit from above, signals that this is a house interested in something beyond surface finish.

The project is a 4,700-square-foot bungalow in Setia Eco Park, Selangor, designed by Kuala Lumpur-based interior design practice IDCandy. It is organised around a four seasons interior design framework in which each floor corresponds to a different time of year, and the transitions between them are given architectural weight.

An aerial dusk photograph taken from a greater distance places House 37 against the Selangor skyline, with garden lighting visible across the terraced grounds

Daytime aerial showing the home's solar-panelled roof, vertical timber battens and terraced garden in the context of the wider Setia Eco Park estate

Photo 1 of 2 An aerial dusk photograph taken from a greater distance places House 37 against the Selangor skyline, with garden lighting visible across the terraced grounds

Photo 2 of 2 Daytime aerial showing the home's solar-panelled roof, vertical timber battens and terraced garden in the context of the wider Setia Eco Park estate

An aerial dusk photograph taken from a greater distance places House 37 against the Selangor skyline, with garden lighting visible across the terraced grounds

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An overhead view of the spring garden shows the irregular white stone pavers set in dark gravel, a timber-roofed pavilion structure, and curated plantings curving toward the house

Above An overhead view of the spring garden shows the irregular white stone pavers set in dark gravel, a timber-roofed pavilion structure, and curated plantings curving toward the house

A wide view of the two-storey bungalow shows the solar-panelled roof, landscaped garden with stepping stones and a pergola structure at the garden's edge, with a forested hillside behind

Above A wide view of the two-storey bungalow shows the solar-panelled roof, landscaped garden with stepping stones and a pergola structure at the garden's edge, with a forested hillside behind

An overhead view of the spring garden shows the irregular white stone pavers set in dark gravel, a timber-roofed pavilion structure, and curated plantings curving toward the house

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“The idea of ‘Interwoven Oasis’ is inspired by the need to reconnect back to nature in our own safe space,” says Reina Lu, founder and principal designer of ID Candy. “It essentially goes back to the Sustainable Development Goals. My design’s main concepts play with themes of seasons distinguished in the two-storey house.”

The rear elevation of House 37 showing the upper floor terrace with vertical metal batten screen, overhanging timber-lined roof, the lower ground floor with horizontal clerestory windows, a stone boundary wall and planted garden below

Above The rear elevation of House 37 showing the upper floor terrace with vertical metal batten screen, overhanging timber-lined roof, the lower ground floor with horizontal clerestory windows, a stone boundary wall and planted garden below

A covered walkway runs along the side of House 37, where a timber pergola structure, stone paving and gravel garden connect the building to its forested hillside setting

Above A covered walkway runs along the side of House 37, where a timber pergola structure, stone paving and gravel garden connect the building to its forested hillside setting

The rear elevation of House 37 showing the upper floor terrace with vertical metal batten screen, overhanging timber-lined roof, the lower ground floor with horizontal clerestory windows, a stone boundary wall and planted garden below

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The first floor entry hall showing the stone planter niche, the panoramic elevator column, an adjacent wine display cabinet and gym equipment behind louvred screens, with herringbone timber flooring throughout

Above The first floor entry hall showing the stone planter niche, the panoramic elevator column, an adjacent wine display cabinet and gym equipment behind louvred screens, with herringbone timber flooring throughout

The first floor entry corridor with a timber batten feature wall and lit display shelves to the right, a planted stone niche visible through the opening to the left and herringbone timber flooring throughout

Above The first floor entry corridor with a timber batten feature wall and lit display shelves to the right, a planted stone niche visible through the opening to the left and herringbone timber flooring throughout

The first floor entry hall showing the stone planter niche, the panoramic elevator column, an adjacent wine display cabinet and gym equipment behind louvred screens, with herringbone timber flooring throughout

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Visitors enter on the first floor and descend via a panoramic elevator to the lower ground floor, where the four seasons interior design concept takes its most literal form. The design here draws on raw concrete, stone and metal. The aesthetic is industrial, but the intention is thermal: in a tropical climate, the lower floor’s enclosed, cave-like character is meant to evoke coolness and containment.

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The lower ground floor living area at dusk, with a tan leather sofa and timber-framed armchairs arranged around a stone coffee table under a large ceiling fan, the dry kitchen visible in the background and garden beyond

The lower ground floor living area at dusk viewed from the side, showing the lava stone air well wall to the left, the seating arrangement and the garden opening to the right through retractable glass walls

The lower ground floor living room with a tan leather sofa and timber-framed armchairs around a stone coffee table, facing a full-width textured stone feature wall with planting at its base and a skylight above

The powder room vanity with dual black matte vessel sinks, a round pendant mirror and a full-height backlit blue onyx feature wall, with a view through to the lit air well garden beyond

Photo 1 of 4 The lower ground floor living area at dusk, with a tan leather sofa and timber-framed armchairs arranged around a stone coffee table under a large ceiling fan, the dry kitchen visible in the background and garden beyond

Photo 2 of 4 The lower ground floor living area at dusk viewed from the side, showing the lava stone air well wall to the left, the seating arrangement and the garden opening to the right through retractable glass walls

Photo 3 of 4 The lower ground floor living room with a tan leather sofa and timber-framed armchairs around a stone coffee table, facing a full-width textured stone feature wall with planting at its base and a skylight above

Photo 4 of 4 The powder room vanity with dual black matte vessel sinks, a round pendant mirror and a full-height backlit blue onyx feature wall, with a view through to the lit air well garden beyond

The lower ground floor living area at dusk, with a tan leather sofa and timber-framed armchairs arranged around a stone coffee table under a large ceiling fan, the dry kitchen visible in the background and garden beyond

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The dining area anchors this level, arranged around a long industrial-inspired table suited to large gatherings. Adjacent to it, a dry kitchen features a dark island that doubles as a breakfast bar, with ovens and a wine fridge concealed behind flat-front cabinetry. A bedroom at this level continues the dark material palette, with concrete walls and a bathroom fitted with dual sinks set in blue glass basins and a freestanding bathtub in the same tone.

A wide view of the lower ground floor dining room with the stone table and upholstered chairs at centre, the dry kitchen visible behind, a lotus painting on the raw concrete wall and the lava stone air well wall to the left

At night, the lower ground floor entry corridor shows the indoor pond lit from below, stepping stones crossing the water, the open-riser staircase, and the dining room visible through glass partitions

A wide view of the lower ground floor dining area showing the long stone dining table, upholstered chairs and dark marble bar island, with the open-riser staircase beyond and garden views to the right through louvred screens

The kitchen features dark flat-front cabinetry, a stainless steel range cooker, a full-height timber-fronted appliance tower with built-in ovens and wine fridge, and a continuous horizontal window above the work surface

The wet kitchen looking along the work surface, showing the dark cabinetry, continuous horizontal window with garden view, stainless steel range cooker and a marble splashback panel

Photo 1 of 5 A wide view of the lower ground floor dining room with the stone table and upholstered chairs at centre, the dry kitchen visible behind, a lotus painting on the raw concrete wall and the lava stone air well wall to the left

Photo 2 of 5 At night, the lower ground floor entry corridor shows the indoor pond lit from below, stepping stones crossing the water, the open-riser staircase, and the dining room visible through glass partitions

Photo 3 of 5 A wide view of the lower ground floor dining area showing the long stone dining table, upholstered chairs and dark marble bar island, with the open-riser staircase beyond and garden views to the right through louvred screens

Photo 4 of 5 The kitchen features dark flat-front cabinetry, a stainless steel range cooker, a full-height timber-fronted appliance tower with built-in ovens and wine fridge, and a continuous horizontal window above the work surface

Photo 5 of 5 The wet kitchen looking along the work surface, showing the dark cabinetry, continuous horizontal window with garden view, stainless steel range cooker and a marble splashback panel

A wide view of the lower ground floor dining room with the stone table and upholstered chairs at centre, the dry kitchen visible behind, a lotus painting on the raw concrete wall and the lava stone air well wall to the left

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A close detail of the staircase shows dark veined stone treads cantilevered from a black steel structure, with river pebbles and planting visible through the glass balustrade below

Above A close detail of the staircase shows dark veined stone treads cantilevered from a black steel structure, with river pebbles and planting visible through the glass balustrade below

The lower ground floor dining area viewed from inside, with the open-riser staircase and vertical batten screen visible beyond the glass partition, and linear cove lighting running along the dark concrete ceiling

Above The lower ground floor dining area viewed from inside, with the open-riser staircase and vertical batten screen visible beyond the glass partition, and linear cove lighting running along the dark concrete ceiling

A close detail of the staircase shows dark veined stone treads cantilevered from a black steel structure, with river pebbles and planting visible through the glass balustrade below

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The autumn zone sits between the two primary floors and is expressed as an open-air well at the centre of the plan. A lava stone wall, sourced from Bali, runs vertically through the space and gives onto a planted interior garden at its base. The air well functions as a ventilation shaft, drawing air through the home while also providing a visual and spatial buffer between the winter and summer floors. “The open airwell is a central, vertical space designed to connect multiple levels,” Lu explains. “It serves as a natural ventilation and filtration conduit that allows fresh outdoor air to enter the building while also facilitating heat recovery.”

Large glass walls opposite the air well open onto an exterior spring garden, where planted pathways and a water feature are designed for biophilic engagement. Open stairs cross over an indoor pond, offering an alternative route to the upper level.

The side garden pathway with large hexagonal stone stepping stones set in dark gravel running alongside the perforated concrete breeze block screen wall, with trees and low shrubs on both sides

Above The side garden pathway with large hexagonal stone stepping stones set in dark gravel running alongside the perforated concrete breeze block screen wall, with trees and low shrubs on both sides

The air well corridor without figures, showing the glass balustrade walkway, the planted garden bed with stepping stones and a small tree below, the breeze block screen wall and skylight above

Above The air well corridor without figures, showing the glass balustrade walkway, the planted garden bed with stepping stones and a small tree below, the breeze block screen wall and skylight above

The side garden pathway with large hexagonal stone stepping stones set in dark gravel running alongside the perforated concrete breeze block screen wall, with trees and low shrubs on both sides

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The upper floor home office from a wider angle, showing the full curved bookshelf unit, the custom timber desk, herringbone flooring, a leather sofa with ottoman to the right and a breeze block screen wall beyond the window

The upper floor home office showing the full-width curved corner bookshelf with amber strip lighting, the custom timber desk and leather chair, with herringbone flooring and a window facing the forested hillside

Photo 1 of 3 The upper floor home office from a wider angle, showing the full curved bookshelf unit, the custom timber desk, herringbone flooring, a leather sofa with ottoman to the right and a breeze block screen wall beyond the window

Photo 2 of 3 The upper floor home office with a custom timber desk of irregular profile, a curved corner bookshelf with amber lighting, herringbone timber flooring and windows on two sides overlooking a breeze block screen and garden

Photo 3 of 3 The upper floor home office showing the full-width curved corner bookshelf with amber strip lighting, the custom timber desk and leather chair, with herringbone flooring and a window facing the forested hillside

The upper floor home office from a wider angle, showing the full curved bookshelf unit, the custom timber desk, herringbone flooring, a leather sofa with ottoman to the right and a breeze block screen wall beyond the window

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The upper floor is where the four seasons interior design logic feels most resolved. Herringbone timber flooring and tall windows fill the master bedroom with daylight. A home office at this level features a custom-made timber desk with an irregular profile and curved corner cabinetry. The master bathroom is fitted with wavy reflective tiles at the vanity and a freestanding bathtub positioned on a bed of decorative stones. Motorised blinds allow occupants to adjust light levels. A walk-in wardrobe runs the length of an adjacent room, with full-height timber cabinetry on both sides, some of which is fronted in glass.

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A ground floor bedroom with herringbone timber flooring, a concrete-finish headboard wall and a view through to the blue glass bathtub in the adjoining bathroom beyond the glass partition

The blue glass freestanding bathtub sits between the bedroom and bathroom of the lower ground floor suite, with the dual vanity and oval backlit mirrors reflected in the glass partition behind

The lower ground floor bathroom features dual blue glass vessel basins on a dark floating vanity, a hexagonal mosaic feature wall with oval backlit mirrors, and a view through to the lava stone air well beyond

Photo 1 of 3 A ground floor bedroom with herringbone timber flooring, a concrete-finish headboard wall and a view through to the blue glass bathtub in the adjoining bathroom beyond the glass partition

Photo 2 of 3 The blue glass freestanding bathtub sits between the bedroom and bathroom of the lower ground floor suite, with the dual vanity and oval backlit mirrors reflected in the glass partition behind

Photo 3 of 3 The lower ground floor bathroom features dual blue glass vessel basins on a dark floating vanity, a hexagonal mosaic feature wall with oval backlit mirrors, and a view through to the lava stone air well beyond

A ground floor bedroom with herringbone timber flooring, a concrete-finish headboard wall and a view through to the blue glass bathtub in the adjoining bathroom beyond the glass partition

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Lu built the sustainability requirements into the four seasons interior design brief from the outset. The house runs on solar panels and collects rainwater, while materials were sourced with environmental impact in mind — among them the lava stone wall from Bali. The practice framed these decisions around the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on climate action and responsible material consumption.

The upper floor master bathroom vanity with dual grey vessel sinks on a marble counter, wavy reflective tile panels flanking the full-height mirrors, and a white freestanding bathtub visible to the right

A bedroom on the upper floor with herringbone timber flooring, a linen upholstered bed, sheer curtains at the glazed balcony door and framed botanical prints on the adjacent wall

The upper floor master bathroom features dual grey vessel sinks on a marble vanity counter, a white freestanding bathtub set on river pebbles, a glass-enclosed shower and motorised horizontal blinds facing the garden

The walk-in wardrobe on the upper floor features full-height timber cabinetry with glass-fronted doors on both sides, a built-in timber dressing table with mirror at the end, and terrazzo flooring

Photo 1 of 4 The upper floor master bathroom vanity with dual grey vessel sinks on a marble counter, wavy reflective tile panels flanking the full-height mirrors, and a white freestanding bathtub visible to the right

Photo 2 of 4 A bedroom on the upper floor with herringbone timber flooring, a linen upholstered bed, sheer curtains at the glazed balcony door and framed botanical prints on the adjacent wall

Photo 3 of 4 The upper floor master bathroom features dual grey vessel sinks on a marble vanity counter, a white freestanding bathtub set on river pebbles, a glass-enclosed shower and motorised horizontal blinds facing the garden

Photo 4 of 4 The walk-in wardrobe on the upper floor features full-height timber cabinetry with glass-fronted doors on both sides, a built-in timber dressing table with mirror at the end, and terrazzo flooring

The upper floor master bathroom vanity with dual grey vessel sinks on a marble counter, wavy reflective tile panels flanking the full-height mirrors, and a white freestanding bathtub visible to the right

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“The whole concept of the house ties back to the idea of sustainability and comfort, and bringing back nature into the home,” Lu says. “Which is why I integrated many greens throughout each space.” The result is a four seasons interior design approach that treats the home not as a static object but as a system responsive to its occupants and its environment.

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Four Seasons Interior Design ID Candy Setia Eco Park Malaysian Interior Design Biophilic Design Sustainable Home Malaysia Luxury Bungalow Malaysia Home Tour Malaysia Tatler Homes Asia Interwoven Oasis

Jennifer Choo

Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, Tatler Malaysia

Jennifer Choo is Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, covering architecture, interior design, and art across Asia. Based in Malaysia, she oversees regional content on luxury residential design and contemporary art collections. Legally trained but choosing to pursue her passion for design, she previously led notable design publications and worked as an interior stylist and art consultant for property developers, design firms, and private clients.

Home tour: a biophilic bungalow built around a four seasons interior design concept in Selangor, Malaysia