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Can a condo be a spa? Bathrooms to soothe body and soul

Even the largest apartments can house cramped facilities inside them. So let us guide you to the most exquisite bathrooms in Singapore...

Continue Reading13 Jan 2017

Lucky home colours for 2017: Part 1

Colours help to brighten our lives and can affect moods and even health. But its power is often overlooked because of our busy schedules. In the first of a two part article, we pick some lucky colours to consider for your home next year.

Continue Reading21 Dec 2016

Feng Shui: 2017 zodiac forecast

As 2016 draws to a close, you’re probably wondering what 2017 has in store for you. Well, if the Chinese horoscope means anything to you...

Continue Reading21 Dec 2016

Your smart home future is here

Residents of the city’s newest condominiums can use state-of-the-art, pre-installed smart home systems to take control of a huge variety of lifestyle benefits at the touch of a screen.

Continue Reading20 Dec 2016

Feng Shui: Crystals — More than just eye candy

We may know crystals as pretty embellishments used in clothing and jewellery, but in the world of feng shui, they are considered powerful objects that can affect one’s energy and environment.

Continue Reading25 Nov 2016

Home for the holidays

Christmas is upon us once again, and if you love Christmas and wish it lasted all year round, or are simply looking to revamp your home’s interior in the spirit of the season, look no further. The right lightsLighting is key to evoking the Christmas atmosphere. A huge year-end celebration...

Continue Reading25 Nov 2016

Cluster Homes: Next level luxury

Looking for new cluster home projects located within hilly surroundings that come with luxuries like private lifts, resort-style residences and more unique features? Read on for our picks!

Continue Reading17 Nov 2016

Household garbage collection fees to be raised

Refuse collection fees for households in Singapore will be raised from 1 January 2017 due to higher operating costs, such as that for manpower, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Monday...

Continue Reading8 Nov 2016

Home renovation platform offers free $50,000 guarantee

Qanvast, a local app- and web-based home renovation platform that links homeowners to interior designers, has launched the Qanvast Guarantee, which covers up to $50,000 in losses...

Continue Reading29 Oct 2016

8 condos with sky gardens, infinity pools and other amazing facilities you’ll love to lounge at

These condominiums boast stunning sky gardens that offer panoramic views, an infinity pool and even a cascading waterfall, plus other stunning facilities to make the idea of a stay-home weekend ever so luxurious.

Continue Reading27 Oct 2016

5 kid-friendly interior design ideas

Here are a few design considerations for a family-friendly interior.

Continue Reading21 Oct 2016

Feng Shui: Expelling evil

In many parts of the world (cultural and religious differences notwithstanding), there are numerous items and symbols that are considered “lucky”, or even to ward off evil spirits. We explore how this works in feng shui.

Continue Reading21 Oct 2016

The Swiss Club: A lush retreat in the heart of the city

For Singapore to truly feel like home, you need a place where you can enjoy good company, delicious food and recreational activities. The Swiss Club is just such a place.

Continue Reading21 Oct 2016

Feng Shui: The long and short of feng shui

Apart from enhancing wealth, feng shui is also supposed to enhance health. Here, we look at how to tap into the latter aspect (with a factor known as “mountain energy”) for your best shot at longevity.

Continue Reading11 Oct 2016

Thomson Nature Park to be ready by 2018

Work on the new Thomson Nature Park will commence early next year and is expected to be completed by end-2018, revealed the National Parks Board (NParks) on Saturday...

Continue Reading10 Oct 2016

Illuminating interiors

Gone are the days when homeowners and even designers saw lighting as a purely functional tool. Today, lighting plays a significant role in setting the overall tone of the home...

Continue Reading10 Oct 2016

Lighting things up

Lighting plays a huge part in determining the ambience and aesthetic appeal of your home. As such, you should be discerning when choosing lighting for your living space.

Continue Reading7 Oct 2016

An expat's guide to setting up their first home in Singapore

Where should expats start when they first move in? Use this handy guide to setting yourself up with the basics.

Continue Reading1 Sept 2016

Renovating your flat for under $30,000

It’s a common belief that if you want your home to look impressive, you must spend big bucks on renovation...

Continue Reading26 Aug 2016

The colours of feng shui

Many think of feng shui as involving furniture arrangement, “lucky” ornaments, and some mystical calculation of wind direction and qi. But in real-life application, it involves much more, especially when colours are the main focus.

Continue Reading26 Aug 2016