Inside a 1960s walk-up apartment transformed into a charming playful home

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Unlike shophouses, walk-up apartments generally don't have the advantage of a pretty facade. And it's often a great example of don't judge a book by its cover as what's on the inside can often be a whole new world altogether. However, some of its drawbacks can deter most people these days. For example, having to walk up and down the...

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Unlike shophouses, walk-up apartments generally don't have the advantage of a pretty facade. And it's often a great example of don't judge a book by its cover as what's on the inside can often be a whole new world altogether.

And what a fine example this home is. With its gorgeous lofty pitched roof and airy-filled interiors, it is really even more of a stark contrast from its plain-looking exterior. "We've always been into the idea of loft living. Plus, we adore the light and air-filled lofts of Tokyo and New York that we often found in the pages of Popeye, or Casa Brutus magazines."

In addition, keeping the living room bright and airy is a must because it's their home's focal point. "We spend much of our free time there - watching TV to unwind, playing console games, and enjoying the occasional karaoke session when we have friends over," shared Joanne.Removing all walls that divided the living room from the dining and kitchen also helped to ensure that home activities were seamless.

"We knew we wanted them to have room to live their best cat lives but we also didn't want our home to look like a cat cafe," Xander said. "We opened up the ceiling board to expose the roof and built a loft to house our one and only bedroom," revealed Joanne. It was nothing fancy since they wanted to keep it bare and clean to ensure a peaceful rest.

The couple wanted to have these areas in proximity to each other so they could perform utilitarian functions with ease of movement. When it comes to the furniture sourcing process, the couple would only buy pieces they believe they would love and cherish for life. "They had to make us go 'hell yeah!'," as Xander put it. They spent available weekends going to their favourite stores. They were also constantly on their phones, looking for anything new, on sale, or promo.

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