Tight on kitchen space? Learn how to make every inch count.
The kitchen has long been known as the heart of the home, but when you’re cooking in a cosy 3-room HDB or 2-bedder condo, it can feel more like a sardine tin than a culinary haven. The good news? Size doesn’t have to stand in the way of functionality. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or someone who re-heats more than they cook, these tips will help you create a kitchen that inspires more homecooked meals and fewer takeouts.
From decluttering to ideas for maximising cabinet capacity, here’s how to organise like a pro.
Almost all of us have found ourselves with way more stuff than we need and hardly any space to put it. When your home is overrun by too many things, it can look cluttered and messy. And clutter isn’t just bad for your physical and emotional health; it can be a fire hazard, too.
The key to keeping clutter at bay is to store your possessions the right way with these space-saving and organising tips.
Visual tricks and expert tips to give a small home a bigger, more open appearance and feel.
As apartments get smaller, maximising every square metre of space that you have becomes all the more important, especially if your home was never big enough to start with.
Thankfully, there are many clever ways to make a small apartment look and feel bigger, with lighting, accessories, paint, storage solutions, and smart furniture placement.
We asked Rachel Eng, Design Lead from interior design firm, The Minimalist Society, to share her best advice for making your space feel bigger.
Kitchen islands and counters have become a fixture in many homes. Here’s what to know about selecting and installing them.
On top of providing a focal point, a kitchen island creates a natural flow in the space, making it easier to move around in. It can also help separate your cooking and cleaning areas and give you extra counter space and storage. Counters also help elevate the look of a kitchen, and provide an excellent surface for preparing food and storing kitchenware and appliances.
The Year of the Dragon is all about enhancing good fortune and abundance in all aspects of your life. Here’s how you can bring these positive energies into your home, using basic feng shui principles.
The Year of the Dragon is an auspicious milestone on the Chinese zodiac, and one that is said to bring prosperity and good fortune.
Tips to make it more marketable without spending a lot on renovations.
Are you thinking about selling your home? With property prices hitting new highs recently, it’s logical to want to market your home at the highest price possible. But can you enhance its value without spending a lot of money on renovations?
Yes, says Jack Sheo, Senior Associate Division Director with PropNex Realty. While there is no one look or style that’s guaranteed to clinch the sale for you, there are definitely things you can do to make your home more aesthetically pleasing and appear more valuable to potential buyers. Here, Jack tells us what most people who are shopping for a new home like to see, and shares some easy and inexpensive ideas for giving your residence a fresh new look and feel.