Maximise your small space with colour, lighting and mirrors to create a visually large, more inviting home.
In Singapore, where HDB flats and compact condo units are the norm, maximising space is both an art and a necessity. Fortunately, clever design techniques can create the illusion of a larger home without breaking the bank. By playing with colour schemes, lighting, and mirrors, you can transform even the smallest apartment into an airy and inviting haven. Here's how to do it.
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.