Asked why he decided to have the piano here, he answered: "I pictured, 'pag magkaroon ako ng bahay magpapa-dinner ako, gusto ko may piano. ‘Yun lang yon."

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The cabinet with the functional drawers is from an aunt from San Francisco. Rustom had shipped them from the U.S. to Manila.

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Mango and olive ceramic plates take their place on wooden place mats along with clear drinking glasses.

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The interior designer objected to Rustom's plan to place a round table only steps away from the main door. Rustom recalls, "Sabi niya magkakaroon ng harang. ‘Yan nga ang gusto ko mangyari...parang lobby ng hotel."

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Rustom liked this house partly because of its location. Says he: "Dead end siya hindi siya daanan.

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Cow-print stools lend a touch of whimsy to this showcase kitchen.

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"Ako, ‘pag hindi ko masyadong kilala ‘yung mga tao, hindi ako masyadong nagsasalita," says Rustom. "Kapag I'm with my friends, malikot ako, makulit."

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Plaid gray armchairs, wooden tables, and a faux fur rug adorn the receiving area.

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Another shot of the stairs.

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When he's not busy with work, Rustom does much of his unwinding in the music room.

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