Chilling Monkeys

Open-air living room with a teak ceiling, rattan pendant lights and a large sofa, overlooking the pool

Location: Lodtunduh, Ubud, Bali
Type: Residential
Year: 2025
Status: Completed
Role: FF&E & OS&E Design, Selection & Procurement

Set within the lush jungle of Lodtunduh, Chilling Monkeys was conceived as a peaceful retreat in a modern Balinese style, inspired by the relaxed spirit of Bali and the feeling of a tropical holiday home. A restrained palette of beige, grey, and natural wood is paired with woven rattan and wicker, bringing warmth and texture while allowing the surrounding landscape to remain at the heart of the experience. A series of custom-designed pieces — from sofas and tables to desks, shelving, wardrobes, and benches — gives the interiors a considered yet effortless character. Facing the river and jungle, the flowing swimming pool further connects the spaces to their natural surroundings, creating a home that feels quiet, grounded, and deeply connected to its setting.

Long lap pool bordered by jungle, with a villa, sun loungers and parasols

Curved stone path through a tropical garden leading to the villa's open living area

Stone Buddha head in a niche beside the entrance, with a woman walking through the open door

Long live-edge dining table with teak armchairs beneath a large woven pendant light

Living area with large rattan pendant lights, a sofa and a live-edge coffee table

Woman descending garden steps seen through the open living room, beneath a rattan lamp

Woman walking through the open-air dining area beneath a timber ceiling

Covered dining area with a round teak table and rattan chairs under a thatched roof, in a tropical garden

Bedroom with a white bed, black-and-white patterned cushions and tall windows onto the jungle

Round dining table under a thatched pavilion, with the bedroom visible beyond the garden