Some homes are designed all at once. Others take their time. Taman Katak is very much the second kind. In our latest A Peek in Paradise, we visit a home that didn’t try to become something completely new—it simply grew into itself. What began as a loosely defined space has, over time, settled into something deeply personal and quietly resolved. Watch the full tour here: A Peek in Paradise – Taman Katak.
When Ramie first moved in, parts of the house were completely open. Over time, she chose to enclose them — not to shut the space off, but to make it more liveable while still keeping that constant connection to the garden. Now, floor-to-ceiling glass lines the main living area, and wherever you sit, your eye is always drawn outward to the green. The house itself sits slightly elevated, almost like it’s observing the landscape, and with the furniture kept intentionally low, nothing interrupts that view.
There’s something refreshing about a space that doesn’t feel over-resolved. From the beginning, this home was approached without a rigid plan. It started simply, almost experimentally, and has slowly became something much richer. You can feel that process as you move through it — the way each space connects, the way nothing feels forced. It’s not trying to impress, and that’s exactly why it does.
The material palette plays a big part in that feeling. There’s a quiet honesty to it. Raw surfaces, softened edges, textures left to speak for themselves. Ramie didn’t want to erase what was already there. The marble floors stayed. The textured ceilings stayed. The stone columns stayed. Everything new had to sit gently alongside the old. Even the more personal pieces follow that same philosophy — a sofa made from recycled wood from an old Indonesian boat, a kitchen that once didn’t exist at all but has now been carefully built and raised to connect with the rest of the home.
Inside, the atmosphere softens even further. The palette leans pastel, which is something she’s been drawn to since growing up in the desert. It brings a quiet calm to the interiors. In the guest room, a mural blends jungle tones with those softer shades, while a canopy bed instantly slows the space down. Even the main bathroom carries that sense of experimentation. Once semi-open, it has since been enclosed and finished with tiles more commonly found in swimming pools. It’s an unexpected choice, but it works, giving the room a soft, almost reflective quality..
Taman Katak isn’t about perfection. It’s about process, feeling, and letting a place become what it wants to be. It’s a home shaped by small decisions over time, where nothing is loud, but everything is considered. If you’re drawn to spaces that feel thoughtful, lived-in, and deeply personal, this one is definitely worth watching. See the full episode here: Taman Katak on YouTube.
