Tag: interior design

In one of the most unexpected, stunning property transactions to happen during the Covid-19 outbreak, a 40-year-old Ang Mo Kio HDB jumbo flat managed to fetch a price of $1,030,000—becoming the first ever flat in the town to break the million dollar price barrier. Located in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, the 1,916 square foot…

Ladies, we all need our own space; and if you’re getting your first home (or even just renting it), you want something that suites you. Here’s what you need to consider: Must-haves for your Bachelorette Pad Variety in Lighting Large Beds Walk-in Closet Vanity Station Big Mirrors Work-out Spot Well-equipped Kitchen 1. Variety in Lighting…

What type of flooring is good for your home? Here are the common choices, with the usual pros and cons: When designing a home, choosing the right flooring is important, as it will bring the whole theme of the room together. An inappropriate type of flooring can spoil the aesthetics of the room, and even…

The new month of April calls for some spring cleaning. And as you get rid of the old, consider these five new features you might want to add to your kitchen. Release your inner MasterChef with these new kitchen features: 1. Breakfast Counter As more HDB Buy-To-Order (BTO) flats follow an open-concept design, breakfast counters are…

If you’ve ever stepped into an Executive Maisonette, commonly known as EM, your eyes would probably have widened at the sheer size and spaciousness of these very unique HDB apartments. EMs are HDB flats that span two storeys, with a floor area of up to 2,615 square feet (sq ft). The bedrooms are usually found…

Interior design is different from any form of artistry. When Rembrandt painted the Night Watch, he didn’t have a client looking over his shoulder going “maybe make the chicken more prominent, my son thinks that will be funny. And draw more moustaches on the men.” Interior designers deal with that all the time – their…

Imagine taking a walk in a forest — birds chirping atop lush green trees accompanying the scent of morning dew on grass. We all sense that spending time outdoors in nature is good for us, but there are actual scientific studies that prove nature benefits both our health and happiness, reliving stress, restoring mental energy,…

In Singapore, space is a privilege, and moving into a smaller apartment can be a challenge. Many new homeowners and tenants have previously lived in a larger environment and find it a difficult transition after choosing a smaller unit, thinking it’ll just be a matter of “throwing away what you don’t need”. But the truth…

Even to the casual property observer, it’s clear that condos in Singapore are shrinking in terms of floor area per unit. But appears that Singaporeans are learning how to make do with less real estate. Be it for long-term stay or renting, these tiny condos in Singapore are proof that even shoebox apartments — under…

If you’ve recently collected the keys to your BTO or resale flat, the next step is to find an interior designer to help you transform your space. The bad news? Looking for an interior designer is often a tedious, time-consuming process. The good news? There are ways to streamline this process, and make your search…