Nostalgic Charm
Recreating a colonial look in a walk-up apartment.
IF Stacy Chai and Dennis Lim had their way, they would be living in a conservation home, perhaps one of the black and white bungalows built by the British, or a Peranakan shophouse.
But home for Ms Chai, a forensic accountant and Mr Lim, a consultant in risk management, is a 1,000 sq ft walk-up apartment in Telok Kurau.
When they first saw the 60-year-old apartment, Ms Chai was not impressed. "It was quite run-down and sad looking, honestly."
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