The duo gallery wall has a minimalist look and features two main prints that complement each other. Photos: @ruma.lily
Ever since Lily Sulastri moved into her condominium over two years ago, her passion for home decor has been ignited.
Her 1,454sq ft (135sq m) unit located in Ampang, Selangor – which she shares with her husband and two children – is a cosy, contemporary space put together with much thought and care.
“After we moved here in October 2020, I was surprisingly into home decor. I really enjoy and love decorating our home and experimenting with furniture arrangements and decorative accessories in my spare time, while juggling between family and work as well,” said the engineer with an international oil and gas company in KL.
“We do not have a specific decor theme, but it is all about creating a dream space that feels comfortable and stylish at the same time. Everything is layered and curated specially to our liking,” added the mother of two boys aged four and eight, who shares her home decor journey on her Instagram account (@ruma.lily). Lily gets inspiration for her three-bedroom, one-home-office apartment mainly from Pinterest and Instagram, especially from @ighometourmalaysia.
Lily has created a comfortable, stylish and layered space at her home.
In fact, her home was recently selected by @ighometourmalaysia for best representing the theme #ightmgallerywall.
(@ighometourmalaysia is a local home tour group on Instagram hosted by a small group of home decor enthusiasts to inspire one another and share ideas on home design and decor.)
“One of the biggest differences that you can make to a space is by adding a gallery wall, which will immediately make a space appear finished and well thought-out.
“For our living area, we had chosen a perfect duo gallery wall layout. This layout is perfect because we want to keep it minimal and clean and display only two prints that relate to each other. We also created a simple gallery wall grid on the other wall to complete the space,” explained Lily.
In her living room, a feature wall behind the TV anchors the space.
“We wanted to create a focal point for the house, so we decided to go for the fluted panel feature wall in the living area. Fluted panels add texture and depth, creating an elegant aesthetic.
“We chose a decorative cherry wood melamine faced chipboard, which is widely used for interior decoration applications for the home, including the kitchen, as well as office furniture,” she said.
The fluted panel feature wall in the living area anchors the living room space.
Right outside, a faux green wall on the balcony complements the interior aesthetics.
“Greenery, whether faux or real, can add beauty to the home, making the space look lively. Thus, we created the artificial forest wall at the balcony which I think brings a sense of serenity. It is also fuss-free!”
Back inside, a full-length mirror in the dining area adds depth to the space.
“The wall-to-wall mirror was inspired by my cousin’s home in Singapore. Because of space constraints, we wanted to have a large mirror at our dining area which will give the illusion of space and make a small room appear larger. Aesthetically, the wall-to-wall mirror absolutely makes a statement.”
Black-and-white tiles also create a strong visual impact in the kitchen.
“While I was searching for inspiration for our kitchen backsplash, I got really hooked on the black-and-white star pattern tiles and I instantly fell in love with them. We have such a small galley kitchen, so we decided to only use the tiles at the back of the stove. Hence, the Eila pattern tiles are the centre of attraction in our kitchen, which we love!”
Black-and-white star pattern tiles adorn the kitchen backsplash.
Lily’s favourite part of the house remains her bedroom, which offers a stunning view of the city skyline.
“My bedroom is where I can unwind and recharge after a long day at work. I love watching movies while lying in bed, which helps me forget about the day’s stresses, and sleeping with the KLCC view is just priceless!”
She encourages home decor enthusiasts to form their own style and aesthetics.
“Don’t feel pressured to define your home aesthetic. Take time and don’t rush, always remember to be realistic about what you can afford when it comes to decorating your home. Only bring items into your home that you really love and enjoy,” she shared.
“Above all, just be yourself. Try to be creative and be as imaginative as you wish. The sky’s the limit!”
The duo gallery wall has a minimalist look and features two main prints that complement each other. Photos: @ruma.lily
The fluted panel feature wall in the living area anchors the living room space.
Lily has created a comfortable, stylish and layered space at her home.
The wall-to-wall mirror in the dining area creates an illusion of space.
Black-and-white star pattern tiles adorn the kitchen backsplash.
The galley kitchen stands out with the black-and-white tiles.
The black-and-white Eila pattern tiles are the centre of attraction in the kitchen.
Shelves with specially curated items enhance the living space.
The neutral-themed tablescape goes well with the warm colours of the table and chairs.
The night view from the balcony.
