SINGAPORE: After 10 months of renovations, singer and entrepreneur Taufik Batisah has finally settled into his three-storey landed house in eastern Singapore, a home designed to mirror the calm and balance he found during past holidays in Bali.
In a recent news report, the 353 sq m (3,800 sq ft) property features earthy and creamy tones, an open layout and tranquil spaces, and feels more like a private retreat than a showpiece residence.
The 44-year-old ‘Singapore Idol’ winner lives in the house with his wife and manager, Sheena Akbal, his mother and a helper.
While the move marks a significant milestone, Taufik is quick to stress that the property, purchased in late 2024, is not meant to be a lifelong address.
“I can live in a big house now, but I don’t mind downgrading to a small flat in the future,” he said.
“I want to retire at 50. I don’t need a lot.”
That pragmatic outlook is rooted in his early experiences.
Before fame and financial stability, Taufik lived in a rented flat and spent years sharing a home with his two older brothers.
“That’s how I started,” he said, adding: “We made do.”
Those formative years, he added, taught him to appreciate necessities rather than excess.
Each step up the property ladder felt meaningful at the time.
Buying his first flat was a major achievement, followed by a condominium unit and, eventually, the landed home he occupies today.
“I’ve seen different stages,” he explained.
“So I know that all this can change.”
The perspective keeps him grounded, even as his surroundings grow more luxurious.
Taufik describes the current home as an emotional purchase, but one that remains within his means.
More than a personal indulgence, the decision was driven by family considerations.
“This house is really for my family,” he shared.
“I wanted my mother to be comfortable. That was very important to me.”
Designed by his own interior design firm, Ivory Cove, the Bali-inspired concept draws from years of travel that helped him slow down and reset.
“Every time I go there, I feel grounded. I wanted the house to have that feeling of peaceful, not rushed.”
The spacious property can accommodate at least 17 people overnight and has hosted gatherings of up to 40, reinforcing its role as a hub for extended family.
That same realism shapes how Taufik approaches his career today.
While music once defined his identity, it is no longer his top priority.
“I’m fully aware of how things work,” he said.
“That’s why singing is last on my list.” Instead, he is focused on sustaining his businesses, including his interior design company and restaurant brand Chix Hot Chicken.
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