Approaching ROHAN and DIVYA SINGH’s nearly century-old conservation house is like going back in time. With its crisp white exterior and black wrought-iron gate, it feels a bit like walking into a vintage photograph.
Already a little breathless from having scaled the steep stairs from the street level gate, visitors are sure to be further awestruck looking up at the towering facade of this three-level terraced home. Stepping in through the impressive front door leads to a glorious living room featuring lofty ceilings, warm wood tones and museum-quality artwork.
Everything Has a Story
It’s easy to see that Divya and Rohan have taken their time collecting unique pieces to fill their space. Rohan says, “We try not to spend money on little souvenirs when we travel; instead, we splurge on one significant piece that reminds us of that place and time. It takes more effort, but we’re willing to compromise elsewhere so that we can be surrounded by things that bring us joy and hold precious memories.”
Most of the furniture, artwork and handicrafts in this house come with a story. For example, there’s the cheerful porcelain fish sculpture that travelled 300km in a pizza box strapped to the back of their rented motorcycle as they toured New Zealand. Miraculously, the indomitable fish made it back to Singapore in one piece.
This story is from the January 2021 edition of EL Singapore.
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