Some people want their homes to look cozy and country-like. Others prefer angular lines and modern tones. This particular house falls in the latter category.

The owner, who is based in New York, prefers no-fuss, streamlined furniture, which is exactly what interior designer Wilan Dayrit gave him. The result is a sleek and clean space which the owner will continue to love as the years go by.

(First published as "As Time Goes By" in the "Real Home" section of Real Living Philippines' April 2011 issue. Photos by Ocs Alvarez. Pictorial direction by Gwyn Guanzon. Styling by Wilan Dayrit. Adapted for use in Female Network.)