THIS SPACIOUS ABODE EMBRACES A RESORTTHEMED SPLENDOUR THAT’S COSY AND LUXURIOUS

Upon walking into the driveway of this family home, one of the first things you’ll notice is an abundance of greenery. Visitors will see an array of tropical plants, each personally selected and planted by the homeowner around the property. Patrick Khoo not only has a green thumb, his passion for landscaping also meant that he saw to the design as well as the curation of every leafy detail within his family home at Chestnut Crescent. “I’ve always loved greenery and I have an interest in gardening and landscaping,” explains the businessman, who lives in the 12,300-sqft property with his wife and four children. “The trees also provide some shade from the sun, while keeping our home comfortably cool.” The flourishing foliage complements the resort-themed interiors, creating a bright and welcoming abode for the family. Terri Tan, design director of Designworx Interior Consultant, was tasked with crafting interiors inspired by nature. “The owner favours natural materials, and he stressed that the overall look of the home needed to be bright and inviting. Based on that brief, we felt that resort-style interiors would work best for this project,” explains the designer. She adds, “We didn’t know about his hidden landscape talent until we visited him shortly after he settled into his new home. We were so surprised by how well it complemented the interiors. He shared with us that he was glad to find a local nursery that could supply the plants for the landscaping ideas he wanted to create.”