Elizabeth Hay moved to Singapore from the UK in 2013 with her then-fiancé, Tim. The two of them — now married with three children — have been living in a black-and-white colonial bungalow since 2015.Elizabeth is an interior designer, and Tim works in investment management. The couple lived in a heritage shophouse in a neighborhood called"We wanted to move to something with a similar old feel, but with a bit more space," Hay told Insider.
Although the amount fluctuates based on demand, monthly rent for a black-and-white bungalow can reach as high as $20,000 Singapore dollars ,The SLA did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. As Hay was due to give birth around the time they were supposed to move in, the renovation process was rushed. Her priority was to create a livable space with essential amenities.
The house's interior design has evolved over time because they're always changing things up, she added. "Originally, there were only three bedrooms. Two on one side and then another one at the end, which was absolutely enormous. We turned it into two bedrooms instead," Hay said. Hay's oldest son and daughter, Arthur and Gabriela, share a bedroom. It's outfitted in identical red bed frames.In the backyard is a traditional attap shelter, which serves as an outdoor gathering spot for the family on the weekends.An attap house is a form of traditional housing commonly found in Asia. It features a thatched roof"We were lucky there was already a swimming pool. We just had to re-line it but all the structure was there," Hay said.