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Ruby Chong and Kenny Ren's stylish penthouse in the east, where they live with their cat, Biru. One of the couple's favourite pictures with their late frenchie, Popey. Opposite: The spiral staircase is the centrepiece in the house. Chong wears her own clothes and jewellery. Ren wears a jacket and shorts from Kenzo, and his own shirt and sneakers.
While most people would engage an interior designer for an ambitious project such as renovating their home, Ruby Chong and Kenny Ren decided to take a different route. The couple, who live in a chic penthouse in the east, chose to design their home entirely on their own. This was not a decision they made lightly. It came after their experience with their first home, where the interior designer's ideas fell short of their expectations. “In our previous home, we had so many ideas, and when we engaged an ID, they kept giving us things we didn't want. Plus, the suggestions were very cookie-cutter,” Ren recalls. “So we thought, why not just do it ourselves?”
This choice stemmed from their desire to create a space that reflected their unique vision and style, something they felt only they could achieve. And so, their journey of self-design began with countless hours of research and planning. Chong, who works in digital marketing in the pharmaceutical industry, and Ren, who works in retail, were determined to bring their ideas to life, no matter how unconventional they seemed. This hands-on approach allowed them to infuse their personal tastes into every corner of their home, making it a reflection of their personalities and preferences. They also document their home and life on their Instagram account @ hellohomebodies, sharing their design journey and inspirations.
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