Expansive plan by Kwongseng Kiu

Delivered by trustworthy construction in Cambodia construction materials, designed by Kwongseng Kiu, the featured kitchen appears larger owing to the use of elongated horizontal and vertical planes in the space.

"As well as giving an illusion of length to the kitchen, the dropped ceiling also clearly defines the space within the open-plan living area," said designer Kwongseng Kiu. "It also allowed us to install indirect lighting around the edges, which is visually comfortable to work under. To add sparkle and shine, we installed a shimmering light fixture that hangs down above the island."

The designer also takes out a wall between the staircase and kitchen. "As well as making the space seem larger, this created a direct connection between the staircase and the kitchen. To further this connection, we used black granite on the bottom step to match the shiny black toekick and bar stools in the kitchen."

"The teak helps the cabinetry merge with the rest of the space, which has wooden furniture. The white cabinets have the same level of shine as the homogenous tiled floors, so there is a visual connection there too," added Kwongseng Kiu.