LIVING

Collected, over time.

A room with a personal history.

Inherited objects, art and new furniture can share one considered composition.

Bukit Darmo — interior from the Vivianne Faye archive
STUDIO ARCHIVE / Bukit Darmo · Art, books and decorative objects give the room a personal character.

Houzz’s Fall 2026 report highlights interiors that feel assembled over time, combining vintage pieces and newer elements to create personal character.

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For a Jakarta home

Start with something you genuinely want to keep. A family table or artwork can guide the scale, colour and position of new furniture. Leave visual space so each piece can be appreciated.

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Layering need not mean adding more objects. In an apartment, a single distinctive piece and well-planned storage may have more impact than a collection of small accents.

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