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In the mood for romance

Besides the usual flowers and candlelight dinner for Valentine's Day, why not try some of these DIY tips and tricks to spice up your bedroom, and make it an occasion to remember?

Continue Reading12 Feb 2016

New accreditation for renovation businesses

Singapore's contractor industry is one of the top 10 industries that receives the most number of complaints, according to a recent statement from Case...

Continue Reading11 Feb 2016

5 tips to help you organize and declutter your closet

It's time to Spring Clean! Keeping our closets organized and decluttered can be quite a chore. Here are five tips to get you started!

Continue Reading7 Feb 2016

All boxed up

De-cluttering can be so difficult when all the items taking up space hold so many precious memories. However, hold on to too many of them and you’ll quickly run out of space for day to day items....

Continue Reading29 Jan 2016

Tough times ahead for self-storage industry

Seasonal demand and rise of Ecommerce storers to help boost growth in challenging 2016...

Continue Reading26 Jan 2016

Colours of Fortune

If you’re thinking of giving your living space a fresh look for the year of the monkey but are short on ideas, why not adorn your home with your lucky colours? Start 2016 on an auspicious note by consulting Nippon Paint Colour Advisor Grand Master Hillary Phang’s guide to shades that will not...

Continue Reading15 Jan 2016

6 resolutions for homeowners in 2016

Here are some New Year's resolutions we made as homeowners, to make sure that we are really living and enjoying the homes that we work so hard to pay for.

Continue Reading5 Jan 2016

5 lessons we learnt about renovations this year

As we end the year and look back, we may wish we did not do some of the things we did. We'd like to share some of the lessons we learnt about renovations, so that at the end of next year, you'd be in better shape than us! Regret 1: Taking on a renovation package because it seemed like a good...

Continue Reading14 Dec 2015

Trio clinch Singapore’s top design award

Condominium project among the winners of the 10th President's Design Awards...

Continue Reading14 Dec 2015

S’pore group makes carbon pledge at Paris climate summit

The Singapore Green Building Council will also renovate and certify more building spaces to make them eco-friendly...

Continue Reading4 Dec 2015

Make your home a travel destination

The holiday season is upon us, and many of us are going overseas. But if you’ve ever wanted the look and feel of an exotic destination in your own home, you can find some inspiration on these pages.   European elegance Interior Designer: One Stop Concept Location: Luxury residence,...

Continue Reading27 Nov 2015

7 small spaces to call home

These seven spaces are even smaller than what we're used to, yet big enough to make design dreams a reality.

Continue Reading23 Nov 2015

6 high-end looks for under $60,000

A more expensive home probably enjoys a better location and amenities, but costlier renovation does not necessarily mean better interior design. With a good interi

Continue Reading13 Nov 2015

Fresh coat of paint for Botanic Gardens buildings

Two historic buildings at the Singapore Botanic Gardens will receive a fresh coat of paint...

Continue Reading9 Nov 2015

Five common renovation myths

Should you avoid interior designers who charge a design fee? Do beautifully renovated homes really have higher property value? What are facts or just common misconceptions? We examine 5  common renovation myths to determine how much truth each one has.   1. Interior designer deals...

Continue Reading8 Nov 2015

Modern living

Modern homes need equally modern furniture; something that can add to the look of the interior concept without overpowering the design. These modern furniture pieces, which are sleek, chic, functional and comfortable, will do exactly that. By Michelle Yee   1. Extensive Table from...

Continue Reading23 Oct 2015

Coney Island Park opens to the public

The park could become more popular than other natural places such as Pulau Ubin...

Continue Reading12 Oct 2015

Beautify your home office: 4 ways to level up your productivity

Try out these simple ideas to make your private workspaces more comfortable. There is a reason why productivity experts advocate an organised home office; such places would be optimised for minimal wasted motion so that every movement has a purpose. To take productivity up another notch,...

Continue Reading9 Oct 2015

Setting up a home business: Part 1– HDB

What you need to know to run a business from home...

Continue Reading9 Oct 2015

Six quick tips for working at home

Some tips on how to achieve balance in your life when working from home...

Continue Reading9 Oct 2015