Besides being passionate about music, violin virtuoso Joanne Yeoh, 35, is equally passionate about finding the right home built by a reliable developer.

"I don't live in a huge house, but it is definitely a place I call home," said Yeoh of her home in Subang Jaya.

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Yeoh lives with her mum and her sister in the double-storey house. "I have been living here since 1980. When my parents bought it, it was about RM53,000 (S$21,698.20), today it is worth approximately RM600,000. Property prices keep increasing, just like violins!" quipped Yeoh.

"The ground floor comprises living-and-dining space, two music rooms, a library and a kitchen at the back. The first floor consists of a master bedroom and two bedrooms," pointed out Yeoh.

With a built-up area of 22ft by 80ft, it is indeed a spacious house for a family of three. When asked about the interior, Yeoh said she preferred a simple look, with a colour scheme such as white and brown that would exude a warm atmosphere.

The vivacious violinist's passion for the violin is evident in her home. Dining tables in other homes are usually covered with tablecloths but posters of violins adorn Yeoh's table.

Meanwhile, many sentimental photographs are hung on the walls.

Like many other houses in Subang Jaya, renovations were inevitable.

"We refurbished in stages. The cost of renovating the entire house was approximately RM100,000, which included extending to the porch to become my music room. And I also extended the kitchen. I've also included a partition in the kitchen to separate it from my other music room," said Yeoh.

"My mum has put a lot of effort into this home. All the decorations and furniture were selected by her. I helped out too, of course," added Yeoh, with a grin.