Malaysian couple turns KL condo into cosy space with island-living vibes


The custom-made bench by the window in the living room. Photos: Lilian Chan

When Lilian Chan and her husband got the keys to their apartment in Kuala Lumpur in late 2017, they knew they wanted their new home to remind them of their hometowns.

They also enjoyed entertaining, so the end result was an open-plan space with a bohemian feel and warm tones with dashes of colours.

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