A Heritage-Rich Home

Modern conveniences and cultural aesthetics blend perfectly in this showhouse which perfectly captures what it would feel like to live in one of the world’s dream destinations.

With its gorgeous scenery and rich culture, it is no wonder why Bali remains a top tourist destination and was thus used as the inspiration for the stunning 200-acre Setia Mayuri development. True to its name which is derived from ‘mayur’, the ancient Sanskrit word for ‘peacock’, the project is a mesmerising celebration of everything that earned the Island of the Gods its nickname. This was made possible thanks to the lush greenery of Broga Hill which serves as the backdrop as well as the beauty of Balinese culture which permeates the entire development.

Having been given the task of ensuring that the Setia Mayuri bungalow showhouse accurately conveyed its holiday villa concept, Atiqah Zulkifli and Jessica Cheah wasted no effort in imbuing it with elements of Balinese culture at every turn. The Balinese design and architecture philosophies that were already implemented when the showhouse was built were highlighted with a combination of traditional raw materials and modern lifestyle preferences. In order to achieve the perfect Balinese ambience, it was decorated with items that were custom-made by some of the finest craftsmen around the world and exist in harmony with nature.

One such piece which is a Balinese wood carving is the first thing that greets visitors when they walk into the showhouse, perfectly setting the tone for the rest of the property especially in terms of the predominant raw material used throughout it. This is exemplified in the living area which was furnished with a wooden-frame sofa set with white upholstered cushions, a solid wood coffee table, a wooden wall-mounted television cabinet and a rattan mat in the place of a rug. For an added touch of cultural charm, a landscape Balinese wood carving was mounted above the television with the wall in question also being covered in dark wood panelling.

Similarly, the dining room has an abundance of wood but balances it with a variety of complementary materials. Boasting a solid grey stone top, the wood-frame dining table has been paired with padded dark wood dining chairs. Rattan pendant lights hang from the ceiling which has also been covered with large geometrical wood pieces. Additionally, the rattan panels covering the nearby wall and a bench made out of reclaimed wood which can be used in place of the dining chairs give the space a unique personality.

Illuminated by clear-glass globe pendant lights, the kitchen tips the balance slightly in favour of stone thanks to the empress breeze blocks and white marble slabs used for the kitchen island. However, equilibrium is restored with the high chairs made out of reclaimed wood and the wooden kitchen cabinets which were paired with white marble countertops.

Upstairs, the Balinese culture and philosophy of being in harmony with nature are expressed in the lounge through an interesting combination of furnishings and décor. Mounted on a wall painted to look like rough stone, a landscape Balinese wood carving overlooks a varied selection of culturally-inspired furniture such as a rattan bench with black steel legs. Off to the side, a set of wall-mounted shelves designed to resemble a stepladder completes the room’s aesthetic.

In the master bedroom, the large chevron-patterned wood panel above the bed commands most of the attention as it reinforces the cultural and natural elements at play in the space. While the conjoined bed and two-level ledges are undoubtedly modern lifestyle choices, the black cabinet with semicircle handles and the carved wooden art piece facing the bed reinforce the impression of living in a holiday resort.

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