Once upon a time, a “ smart home ” meant clunky gadgets and flashy screens that stuck out like a sore thumb. But not anymore, today’s tech is going undercover, and it's transforming how we live and design our spaces. From voice-controlled curtains to lighting that learns your mood, Singapore homeowners are embracing smart [...]
Minimalism used to mean ultra-clean lines, white-on-white palettes, and maybe even a suspicious lack of throw pillows. Stylish? Yes. But sometimes it feels more like a showroom than a sanctuary. Pretty to look at, but not exactly somewhere you'd curl up with chips and binge Netflix. That’s where warm minimalism comes in. This interior [...]
Interior designers and contractors are both involved in the process of improving the look and feel of a space. However, there are significant differences between the two that make a world of a difference, especially with your home being a safe haven, a reprieve from our hectic lives. In this article, we will discuss [...]
Why shouldn’t where we do our private business still be a public awe-factor? Many either overlook the toilet or simply don’t know how to design it. It certainly doesn’t help either that Singapore bathrooms have similar layouts, colours, and styles, making it difficult to think outside the box. We feel you. And that’s why, [...]
When it comes to interior design, the walls are often overlooked as purely structure. But the truth is that walls serve as the foundation of any room and set the tone for the entire space. Think back. When was the last time you had anything other than paints or wallpapers? Bold wall treatments can turn [...]
In our little red dot, things are safe, secure and… small. HDBs, the pride of our government’s invented public housing scheme, are commonplace in modern Singapore. They provide many benefits, strengthening communities, catering to our growing population and ensuring safe housing for all. However, an inescapable downside is: space can’t be provided for all. [...]
Starting off with a banger, we sure hope no one is lactose intolerance because here comes a cheesy line. “Teamwork makes the dream work”. This applies to most relationships, including one with your Interior Designer. With our homes being someplace we hold close; it can feel daunting finding a designer who you trust with [...]
I believe there is no contest when one says the past 3 years has been eye-opening for all. The coronavirus pandemic had shaken up and changed all that we know of, from social events to our very livelihood. Originally, many of us had been forced to work digitally and eventually, we were reluctant to [...]
In a project, everyone should pull their weight and for the carpenter... in lumber. Jokes aside, a carpenters’ handicraft is truly a work of art that can make or break a place. Little detailing has more effect on us than we would like to admit and I’m sure no one likes to be disappointed [...]
Modern revival of the kitchen? – Best kitchen designs for 2022 Portrayed in innumerable movies, evidenced in crumbling castle ruins. The kitchen had always been hidden in the back of the house, seen only as a place for meals to be prepared, pilling with dirty dishes. It would astound those that lived decades ago [...]
