Wabi-sabi sanctuary
Neighbour complaints aside, Hazelle’s reno journey has been pretty smooth. The reno came up to around $85K (excluding furniture), a portion of the cost was sponsored.
Decked out in beige limewash walls, neutral and warm wood tones, and textures of nature, the four-year-old apartment has been transformed into a zen haven.
Hazelle wanted a minimalist space that is “clean, mellow and cosy” and the wabi-sabi theme, which embraces imperfection, simplicity, and the beauty of natural materials, was her interior designer’s suggestion.
“I love the message it conveys – embracing imperfections – so there are a lot of unfinished touches, rounded and rough edges in my home,” chirps Hazelle.
“But when my mum saw the place, she was like ‘Why are the walls so dirty and unfinished? Is it meant to be like this?’ I can see why she said that, but I love it.”
We admit we were surprised by the muted palette and minimalist concept of her home; Hazelle is, after all, known for her bold and bright personality as well as fashion sense.
“I’m not all that lively. When I come home, I need time to decompress before I recharge for my next day of activities. So having a house with bright colours has never been on my list to consider,” she tells us.