Chandeliers aren’t just for swinging or fancy hotels. Find out how to choose a chandelier for your HDB. Chandeliers brings to mind an impression of royalty, grandeur and opulence. Though sleeker and slimmer versions have evolved, there’s still an air of antiquity surrounding chandeliers. So when you’re going for an antique look for your home, you’re likely thinking of …
Ok, let’s face it…the Winnie the Pooh border probably wasn’t meant to last until graduation. And apparently not even up to Secondary one. If you’ve finally come to terms that it’s time to redecorate, read on to find out quick, cheap and easy ways to solve growing pains. The two biggest obstacles to redecorating a …
Thinking of buying a leather sofa for your home? Here are some things you should note before investing your time and money if you choose a leather sofa. The Ethics of (Non)Leather First thing to note is ethics. The biggest concerns homeowners may have when they choose to buy a leather sofa are environmental degradation …
New HDB regulations on cement screed mandate the use of pre-packed screed for floor replacement or new floor finishes in the kitchen, bathroom and dry areas. Previous materials, sand and water, can no longer be used starting 1 June 2015. What does this mean for Singaporean homeowners? Completed product looks similar, but will it feel the …
You’re a master of crab walking and have excellent build in the calves because you tiptoe around your furniture. A lot. Undoubtedly, you need all the furniture your albeit tiny bedroom demands, compromising free space in your room. There’s nothing much you can do to maximise space in an HDB bedroom. Or so you think. …
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From its beginnings in the 13th century Morocco, ceramic mural tiles have been a staple in American design and decor. Although ceramic tile making was a craft that’s familiar to the Egyptian, Chinese, and Babylonian ancients, the methods of its creation that we employ today stem directly from early Moroccan artisans of ceramic mural tiles. While it’s …
Are you fretting over how your child’s room should look like? The number of decor ideas for a baby room are practically limitless. In fact, decorating the kid’s room has more to do with narrowing down your options than coming up with them in the first place! A proven method of decorating is to begin …
Our answer may be surprising. “When livening up your space, always use bright, cheerful colours, and always make an impact!” Said no thoughtful interior consultant. Ever. There we have it. That’s the worse colour scheme advice we’ve ever heard. Especially if the homeowner happens to be a quiet private person in real life, the gregarious …
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Can’t afford a holiday villa in Tuscany? Here’s how you can recreate la vita dolce in Singapore. Tuscan décor is all about relaxation and entertainment. Big on living life to the full, the Tuscan interior is decorated with signs of life. Tuscany is best known for its ravishing landscapes, rich culture, sprawling vineyards and …
In Singapore, how do you enjoy privacy, the view and natural lighting with your choice of window treatments? Read to find out. If you live in a Singapore HDB, chances are your windows face, Another block (hey neighbour!), or A road, or A busy area such as a playground, carpark, market, or The common corridor, …
