"Buying or renting an apartment gives a person a place to stay, but filling it with cherished and personally picked interior pieces is when it becomes a place to truly live in," says Kaye Tinga, co-owner of W/17 Home, "We are passionate in helping people turn blank space into a true home that reflects who they are. When we opened, we were inspired by the budding design and art scene in the area. It fit our vision, to always look for fresh ideas in decorating for our clientele."

Located along Chino Roces Avenue, it is easy to spot W/17 Home's luscious green exterior. Inside is a treasure trove of handpicked pieces by Kaye and her partner, Andres Vasquez-Prada. They offer a diversified mix of Eastern and Western styles, as well as traditional and contemporary pieces which feature exquisite craftsmanship and original design such as the Hanging Egg chair by Nana Ditzel from Sika Design, which Kaye thinks every home should have; bronze vessels and Peking glass vases from Alexander Lamont; as well as the upcycled glassware designed by Andy, produced locally using recycled bottles.