Actor Desmond Ng’s new home is infused with a style that resonates with his personality.
Getai singer, television host and up-andcoming actor Desmond Ng is best known for his successes in the professional sphere, especially given his recent Best Actor Nomination at the Star Awards this year. However, beyond his public persona hides a composed, calm, and deeply introspective soul eager to recharge in a serene space that he can call his own.
Home, to him, is a refuge from life’s cacophony; a chamber that preserves the authenticity that has followed him even before his foray into the public eye. In fact, his apartment is the best personification of his desire for intimacy, with a minimalistic open concept that fuses a beautifully urban aesthetic with brilliantly practical nuances.
It’s easy to lose yourself in this refreshing, living space made cosier with home products from Gain City.
With the pandemic came more acquisitions, as those of us working from home found we needed more stuff to work more efficiently. On the flip side, keeping your space free of distractions is key to a calmer, more organised life. Here’s how to do it.
A clean and organised home not only looks good; being in it can help you feel less
When it comes to choosing an interior style there’s always a lot to consider, from how much money you’re willing to spend to the colours and materials to go with. Planning the space and deciding on a look or theme are good places to start. From there, it’s about adding your personal touches, finding ways to stretch your budget, and taking the chance to try something bold (or not). We asked Jason Pan, Senior Creative Lead at local interior design firm Design Identity (www.designidentity.com.sg), for tips to help bring an interior project to life.
Home decorating is just
Bring the farm home
Grow and harvest your own veggies and herbs at home with this eco-friendly indoor “farm”.
TEXT Michelle Wong

Singapore is heavily reliant on the world for its food needs. In fact, more than 90 per cent of our food is imported. But, what if something were to happen to our food supply? What the Covid pandemic has shown is that we can’t afford to take food security for granted.
Singapore aims to meet 30 per cent of its nutritional needs through locally produced food by 2030, and the Indoor Smart Eco Farm, now retailed at Gain City, was created to help with this goal. Measuring 1.7m in height, 77cm in length and 44cm in width, this mini-
3 Inspiring K-POP Celebrity Homes
Take a leaf from the homes of these Korean pop superstars the next time you’re redecorating.
Looking for inspiration to tackle the challenge of decorating your home? Look no further than these K-pop celebrity homes. Their stunning cribs are not only functional, they also reflect each celeb’s individualism and creativity
BigBang’s G-Dragon
Much like his personality, G-Dragon’s penthouse is flamboyantly colourful from head to toe. Unique art pieces give the penthouse its lively character and can be found in every corner. Even its curtains are emblazoned with minimalistic line art.
We love his innovative design aesthetic: Cue the