Associate at Kennedy Nolan Shin Kil, and visual experience manager at Country Road Jessie Choi, were searching for an apartment to buy in 2017 when they discovered a new project Fitzroy by Milieu Property close to their work, favourite shops, and closest friends. Based on the developer’s already successful projects in the area, the couple made the ‘no brainer’ decision to buy one of the apartments off-the-plan.
The completed apartment presented great bones including high ceilings and quality materials – all it needed was Shin and Jessie’s individual stamp.
‘We approached the furnishing and styling of our home that complemented the design and told a unique story of our personality and our Korean heritage,’ Shin says. ‘We wanted to ensure that the focus was on us and try not to consider as many current trends.’
It was important to foster a particular mood, allowing the home to serve as an inspiring temple away from the noise of the outside world. ‘We also use our home as a vessel to observe our guests’ viewpoints, forge deeper connections, and share their experiences and knowledge,’ says Shin.
Recognising the often negative impact televisions can have on room aesthetics, particularly in small spaces, Shin and Jessie invested in Samsung’s The Serif. ‘We are conscious that current tech products are becoming so easily disposable, so we try to choose things we feel we can appreciate and hold on to for a long period,’ says Shin. ‘Our tip for choosing a technology product is to focus on a function that you believe is essential.’
Designed by Parisian duo Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec to be attractive from all angles, The Serif TV features freestanding legs that help conceal cables, and an ‘Ambient Mode’ that ‘mutes’ the screen when not in use. ‘It appears more like classic furniture than an electronic appliance,’ says Shin. ‘The freestanding legs conceal the cables beautifully, and complement the living area space, both when it’s on or off.’
This sleek television complements Shin and Jessie’s favourite elements of the home, including the high ceilings (that have allowed the couple’s giant fiddle leaf fig to grow an incredible height!) and the internal staircase – leading to two downstairs bedrooms. ‘Our home is split over two levels which is quite unusual for an apartment setting. It creates a visual and functional separation between living space and bedroom/working space,’ says Jessie.
With their impeccable taste and meticulous attention detail, Shin and Jessie have created a stunning home together, that captures the couple’s truly global sense of style, right here in Melbourne.
Samsung’s The Serif QLED 4K TV designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, features a unique I-shaped profile, making it iconic from every angle. The Serif brings together the very best in contemporary design, with QLED picture quality and smart TV capabilities, you’re getting the ultimate TV experience, that meets the eye of design.
