(ABOVE) Nini's restrained interpretation ofthe Yuletide season, a sturdy candle suspended in a clear cylinder and a bowl of candleballs

(RIGHT) The breakfast nook shows ultra modern furniture pieces

To the left of the foyer is the sun-dappled living room. Awash with natural light, it unveils a mix of Filipino antique pieces. Down the hallway to the right is a horseshoe shaped space that holds the breakfast nook and series of shelves that display the couple's cherished collections. Adjacent to the nook is the functional kitchen with gleaming black counter tops matched with bleached wooden cabinets. The formal dining area repeats the look of the living area with its mix of soft and hard, old and new.