Cover Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the dining space with natural light, while the sculptural pendant light creates visual interest against the neutral design palette (Photo: TWJPTO)
Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the dining space with natural light, while the sculptural pendant light creates visual interest against the neutral design palette (Photo: TWJPTO)
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Pins Design Studio transforms a standard terrace house in Puchong with quirky design elements, bold colours and custom features that showcase artistic flair for a creative couple
A standard terrace unit in Puchong, Malaysia, has undergone a remarkable renovation that exemplifies quirky, modern and artistic interior design while prioritising family functionality.
The 2,573 sq ft residence now serves as both a creative haven and a practical home for a ceramic artist, his scent designer wife, and their two children.
“We anchored the design in the concept of ‘Modern Artistic,’ which allowed us to blend bold, expressive touches with practical living,” says Tan Wei Hong, lead designer at Pins Design Studio, who spearheaded the project titled Poised Perfection.
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Above The serene living room showcases the quirky modern aesthetic where function meets artistic expression
The serene living room showcases the quirky modern aesthetic where function meets artistic expression
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The comprehensive renovation reconfigured the originally compartmentalised layout, removing select bedroom walls to create more generous spaces that better accommodate the family’s lifestyle.
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Above The custom floating bookshelf with green panels serves as both a room divider and a display unit, allowing glimpses between spaces while maintaining distinct zones
Above Streamlined built-in cabinetry demonstrates the designers’ commitment to minimalist elegance with practical storage
The custom floating bookshelf with green panels serves as both a room divider and a display unit, allowing glimpses between spaces while maintaining distinct zones
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In the main living area, a custom floating bookshelf serves as both functional storage and a thoughtful visual divider between the living and dining zones.
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Above The carefully designed staircase incorporates storage solutions beneath, while the terracotta wall treatment adds visual warmth and texture
The carefully designed staircase incorporates storage solutions beneath, while the terracotta wall treatment adds visual warmth and texture
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“The green-toned panels transform into an artistic focal point to complement the uniquely shaped dining table,” notes Tan, describing one of the project’s signature elements.
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Above The sculptural dining area features a rich wooden table and contemporary seating beneath an innovative orbital pendant light
Above The dining area features a statement timber table with sculptural base, complemented by contemporary seating
The sculptural dining area features a rich wooden table and contemporary seating beneath an innovative orbital pendant light
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Natural light streams through large windows, highlighting a diverse material palette that includes stone, terracotta-like finishes, timber, and textured wallpapers.
The dry kitchen demonstrates clever spatial planning, situated along a narrow corridor where the designers introduced a curved island beneath an oversized orbital light fixture.
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Thoughtful material transitions create visual interest throughout the space, with warm wood tones balancing the neutral palette
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“We designed a curved island and added an oversized orbital light to make the space feel both expansive and intimate,” says Tan, explaining how the team overcame the challenges of the narrow footprint.
Oversized orbital lights illuminate the curved kitchen island, one of the renovation’s clever spatial solutions
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To create seamless flow between the dry and wet kitchens, the design team installed a row of cabinets with sliding doors and a wired glass opening.
This thoughtful solution maximises storage while maintaining visual continuity and light flow between the spaces.
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The split-level design creates intimate conversation areas within the open concept layout. This elevated perspective showcases how different zones flow together while maintaining distinct functions throughout the home
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The upper floor features a family room designed as a minimal, light-filled gathering space.
The adjacent junior master bedroom features neutral tones, enhanced by a statement headboard, while a glass partition elegantly separates the sleeping area from the wardrobe storage.
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Above The floating bookshelf divider creates visual separation between living zones while maintaining spatial flow
Above Custom dark shelving showcases the ceramic artist homeowner’s collection of handcrafted vessels in this Puchong terrace house
The floating bookshelf divider creates visual separation between living zones while maintaining spatial flow
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Each child’s bedroom expresses individual personality through distinct colour choices and custom elements. One showcases vibrant yellow open shelving as a functional storage solution and eye-catching visual accent.
Another incorporates deep blue details against Thome's otherwise neutral backdrop, creating a sense of calm sophistication.
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Terracotta accent panels and understated geometric details on the custom cabinetry create visual richness without overwhelming the space
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Technical challenges overcome during the renovation included achieving precise marble finishing around curved surfaces and developing subtle framing details that seamlessly transitioned wallpaper onto cabinet doors.
The third floor houses the wife’s private aromatherapy workspaces, completing a residence where every space has been thoughtfully designed to support both functional requirements and creative expression.
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Clever built-in storage with yellow accents transforms this bedroom into a tranquil sanctuary while maximising space in the renovated terrace house
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"The result is a home that feels vibrant yet lived-in," says Tan, describing a renovation that succeeds through considered interventions that perfectly support this artist family's particular way of living in their quirky modern Malaysian home.
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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.
