Giselle welcomes guests into her dining area with an alluring pose, and with colors moving from light to dark. The dark-brown dining table, chairs, and mirror provide a remarkable contrast to the white wall and light-colored floor tiles.

The master bedroom is made more vivid and bold by the contrasting colors of black and white. It's an oasis where Giselle and her husband, Emil Buencamino, can catch up on each other's lives after a hard day's work.

The mix and placement of wall sconces enhance the play of light and shadows. Whether at night or daytime, the modern architecture is given away by the geometric façade and the rhythmic pattern of details.

Aside from the perky Santa Giselle, this kitchen shows some real attitude, with the striking effects of black and white, plus frosted glass and chrome fittings. The glass blocks make this space more contemporary.

The slate flooring is perfect for this roofed swimming pool. The dark color and rough texture of slate provide enough texture and traction, while the cover gives protection from the harshness of ultraviolet rays.

An art form in itself, the winding staircase serves as the focal point of this Filipino-modern house. The otherwise dead space under the staircase is made fascinating by a huge spherical wire-meshed accent piece, carved to comfortably fit a cushion with throw pillows.