YUMMY
SHOPPINGhttp://www.yummy.ph 26 December 2016
Sleek reception
Maximal style and minimalist sensibility strike a perfect
balance in host and eventologist Tim Yap’s kitchen.The main door to Tim Yap’s home can be
distinguished from the rest of the townhouses’
nearby by its circular detail designed by
architect Carlo Calma. A neat slice runs down
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a compact open kitchen with a bar counter
that encapsulates his identity as a nightlife
impresario. It has a sheen that echoes the
glamour of his work and social orbit.
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.Tim worked closely with Carlo in putting
together his new home. It is an unusual
partnership given Tim’s predilection for colors,
forms, and textures, and Carlo’s minimalist
aesthetic. But both found common ground,
resulting in a pleasant balance of their
signature styles.
The lines of the kitchen are modern,
tempered with art and beautiful objects from
Tim’s own collection. A black Smeg refrigerator
blends right in with the sleek palette of black