HOME TURF

n a charming complex of walk-up apartments in the east—a five-minute bicycle ride from the lively bustle of Joo Chiat—Nicole “NC” Wong, the content creator and founder of creative agency NPLUSC, has built a home that blends minimalist cool with an inviting sense of cosiness. Prior to moving here last November, Wong and her husband spent five years in Punggol—which never really felt like home. “We both grew up in the east; all of our families, our friends, are here,” she shares. “The amount I spent on cab fares when we were living in Punggol was ridiculous. And if we were to think ahead, if we have kids, I’m not particular about schools, but my