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Modern Filipino A mix of traditional crafts and modern elements infuses this kitchen with a contemporary Filipino identity. The lady of the house—an artist, designer, and passionate craft purveyor—chose red for the kitchen of her spacious home. “The color energizes a space,” she says. Against this vivid backdrop, the homeowner expresses her love for the arts and all things local and handmade. In this room, guests also get a glimpse of her vibrant spirit. Most of the décor and tableware come from Soumak, the homeowner’s specialty store. Atop the cabinetry are baskets made by the Mangyan of Mindoro mingling with other pieces from Africa and Japan. A few antiques—such as the Ifugao chair and carved wooden rice bowl— complement a Gerry Tan art piece that hangs on a wall. It is a portrait of the homeowner’s grandmother, her lola Nisa, at age 18. “She was a cook at the Sta. Ana Hospital, and she taught i Ü Ì «Ài«>Ài ` à iÃ Ü i Ü>à wÛi Þi>Àà old,” the homeowner discloses.
This page, from top: Gerry Tan’s work, featuring the homeowner’s lola Nisa, hangs above an Ifugao chair. Pottery and handwoven linen lend warmth to the modern kitchen. Opposite page, from top: The kitchen cabinets are also used to display the homeowner’s collectibles. The lady of the house serves Filipino food using a mix of china, cutlery, and glassware, giving her spreads an international look and feel.
ABOUT THE COLUMNIST
Devi de Veyra, a former editor at Elle Decoration Philippines, lives and breathes design. She loves to style homes and products for the camera, and is currently freelancing for various publications. A blog is in the works, but for now, follow her on Instagram at @devideveyra.
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May 2017
