Chill out at home with cosy corners

Cosy corners can be an escape from the hustle and bustle of life, and they are easy to create too

Healthcare professional Ruth Poh, 37, at the indoor balcony of her house in Simei on Feb 14, 2019. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
A play mat, which doubles as a rug, visually separates the children's play area from the adults' space in the living room of entrepreneurs Dorjee Sun, 41, and Joanne Huynh, 33. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE - After a long day at work, Ms Ruth Poh looks forward to her dream escape.

The healthcare professional, who is in her 30s, retreats to her pastel-coloured guest bedroom where an overhead birdcage light casts shadows on a cosy daybed, creating a dream-like atmosphere.

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