Designing a children’s room is not always a straightforward task because kids grow up so quickly. You could spend a fortune on creating the perfect room for your little one but will this stand the test of time? Forget cheesy fads and typical kid’s decor; opt for a more versatile design scheme instead....

Despite this home’s sunny seaside location, designer Elizabeth Acland of boutique design firm E & A Interiors faced a contradictory conundrum when planning the renovation. “The challenge [was] to lighten up the previously very dark...

Anyone who spends some time working at home knows how nice it would be to have a dedicated area for work, or even a hobby space. However, if you can’t devote an entire room for a home office, there are ways to fit in a workspace into other rooms in your house. It can be set up in a spare corner, a few...

Have you ever received a gift so beautifully wrapped that you didn’t open it right away, but let it sit unopened so you could admire it a little longer? There is something heart-warming about receiving a gift that has been wrapped creatively with extra loving care. For me, the time taken to wrap a gift...

I’m often given very little time and budget to make over bathrooms in my styling projects. Most of us cannot afford to invest the hours, money, and hassle in doing a full bathroom renovation, which leaves soft furnishings to do the heavy lifting when giving your bathroom a pick-me-up. I also find that...

When it comes to hanging artwork, the bathroom isn’t always the first place we think of, but putting up a favourite piece or two can elevate the space from the merely functional to the truly delightful.
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On October 27, the Interior Design Confederation Singapore (IDCS) recognised excellence in the industry by awarding 118 design projects from the region and locally with the Interior Design Excellence Awards (I-DEA)...

For some it’s their favourite albums on vinyl, for others Hummel figurines. Then there are the shoe collectors. We take a lot of flak from those who believe in owning only the shoes they need, and we are busting out of our limited wardrobe space to boot. Whether you’re a Carrie Bradshaw stiletto collector,...

White or grey walls and streamlined furniture provide the perfect backdrop for bold Yuletide décor. So if your style is more modern than traditional, check out these ideas for creating a Christmas decoration scheme to fit your taste.

Like any newly married couple, the owners of this four-room HDB flat wanted a fresh, homely start. Their design brief was pretty straightforward: “a sense of spaciousness and plenty of natural light”, says interior designer Lee Pei Zhen of The...

When planning a new kitchen, there are a million and one things to consider and this can be daunting. Details can be changed or adapted once the basics are defined without too much drama, but getting the basics right from the beginning is crucial. A work triangle linking the sink, stove and fridge is...

Furniture layout, especially when it comes to living areas, can make or break the way a room functions and the way we feel in it. Regardless of your style and taste, this advice for how to arrange or rearrange your living room will help to create an inviting gathering space for everyday use.

The term “home office” is kind of misleading. It suggests that the room is all about being an extension of a day at the office. Though that can be a part of what happens in them, home offices also are a place to do so much more. This is where people manage finances, organise family paperwork, keep track...

From keeping books you haven’t read (and probably never will) to hanging on to the mountains of art and school papers your child brings home, it’s often the little decisions we make about what to keep (and where it goes) that have the biggest impact on how much clutter we accumulate. But by examining...

For several summers, Manhattan resident Nicole Mesard and her husband, Michael, rented beach houses in Quogue, New York, along the southern shore of Long Island. The couple loved the family-centric feeling and low-key ambience of the village. And they appreciated that it is only a 1½-hour...

Looking for one-of-a-kind presents for people who already has everything (your boss, for example)? Check out Unwrapped, a Christmas Pop-up Store by Miaja Design Group, from Dec 9 to Jan 14. The pressie options are arty and...

All-white rooms offer a clean backdrop for some clever play with accents. As the weather warms up, consider punctuating cool, crisp interiors with accessories in bold, striking colours that will energise your home. While white floors and walls are not the most overly practical choice, they...

A chance invitation to an art opening at sculptor Carin Wilson’s Studio Pasifika barn near Mangawhai, north of Auckland, set in train the design of a couple’s own country house. Megan and Ron Redel, who run design and furniture company Bob...

It’s a tough decision: to have upper cabinets or not? There are several advantages to going with uppers, but there’s also a lot to say about open shelves or nixing both entirely. To help you decide on what’s right for your kitchen, here’s a guide to the three most popular approaches and other options...

Scandinavian interiors are beautifully minimal, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be warm and festive, too. Follow these ideas to inject some Nordic style into your Christmas decorations.

Long before Ikea became a household name, Sweden, Denmark and Norway were celebrated for their home decor prowess. Pared-back simplicity, understated elegance, and light, bright interiors define Scandinavian style, and it continues to capture our hearts all...

Taking advantage of its proximity to Milan, this abode can provide a weekend escape for the whole family of its owners, and maybe some friends as well, in both summer and winter. Inspired by the desire for such a lifestyle, the restructuring of an old agricultural building resulted...

Has your outdoor Christmas lighting ever come close to shutting down the grid? (We know you’re out there, Griswold family!) Maybe December is when you get your craft on and show Martha Stewart how it’s done? Or does tinsel give you an instant headache?
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Lester Goh, the architect-owner of this three-bedroom unit, set out to overcome the typical yet all-important concern faced by new homeowners like him and his family: budget and space constraints. “The layout of this unit was rather...

Advent calendars are a Christmas staple in many households, but as the store-bought variety can often leave much to be desired, why not create your own? Easily adaptable to your preferred colour schemes, these projects will bring a splendidly personal element to your Christmas decor.

“Come to ours this year!” Yes, you’ve said it. Now your house will be the scene for all the feasting, merriment and frenzied activity that having Christmas (or New Year’s Eve) at your place entails. But fear not – there are still several weeks until the chaos peaks, so don’t get caught with just days...