The biomorphic chair on which Rufa lounges is a conversational piece made of abaca, stained in multi-toned finish.

Sprinkled all over the living room are spice colors, such as paprika and curry. This modern space is a sleek design statement of a sparingly furnished room with only the bare essentials.

The den—with Rufa reclining on the parquet floor—is a monochromatic room furnished with modern pieces. The furniture consists of a chocolate brown sofa, mocha retro chairs, and a pair of center tables with dark wood-top. Completing the space are camel walls, canvas window shades, a parchment-shaded floor lamp, and a cowhide area rug.

In the living room, the elements grouped together with a sisal area rug are the sectional tufted-back sofa placed by the corner; two pedestals with built-in lamps positioned at each end of the sofa; two Egyptian-style stools as center tables; and additional seating in the form of an abaca lounge chair and a woven ottoman. The room's color scheme is taken from the two abstract paintings on the wall.

Zen meets modern chic—that's the inspiration for this dinig room. The elegant dark-wood dining table is flanked by equally sophisticated high-back upholstered dining chairs. The oriental influences in the room—the shoji type windows, the maple-wood stained window frames, the canvas roman shades, the bamboo plant, a Japanese table setting—are key characteristics of a Zen surrounding.

The wicker furniture at poolside is the perfect accessory for this open area, as it withstands all kinds of weather.

The high-tech, clutter-free kitchen, yellow walls, create a sunny glow, and there is a play of contrasts between the dark counter top and the plain white kitchen cabinets. The use of stainless steel appliances takes its inspiration from the workplace of professional chefs, even if the kitchen is never used for preparing meals.