Malaysian 2-storey terrace uses creative wall art for a Malay-Nusantara feel


The DIY ‘Batik Terengganu’ wall art in the living room. Photos: Mazneera Zainal

With a passion for interior design, Mazneera Zainal has been using her own home as an experiment ground ever since she and her husband, Arman Abdul Talip, first bought it in 2005.

Today, Mazneera has been a freelance, self-taught interior decorator and home stylist for over 10 years.

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