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Open kitchens have their pitfalls, but smart design tricks can help you keep them functional, stylish, and safe. 

If you’ve recently moved into a new BTO or a compact condo, chances are you’ve inherited an open-concept kitchen. Whether you love the seamless flow or secretly long for a way to contain the chaos, one thing’s for sure—there are ways to make it work without sacrificing style, functionality, or your sanity. Here’s how to strike the perfect balance.

Discover the latest smart kitchen tools, from Air Fryers to steam ovens, that bring big functionality to small kitchens without compromising on style. 

For those who call compact kitchens home, every inch matters. But a small kitchen doesn’t mean sacrificing culinary creativity. Smart kitchen gadgets are transforming tiny spaces into full-fledged culinary hubs, proving that size doesn’t limit possibilities.

This home is designed to be just as welcoming for guests as it is cosy and comforting for its owner.

For banker Angie, home is both a sanctuary and a space for connection. Living alone in her four-room HDB flat, she chose this location to stay close to her parents—near enough to care for them while still enjoying her own space. Her apartment features a modern French aesthetic with Peranakan touches, a departure from the stark minimalism of her previous Scandinavian-inspired home. Since she doesn’t need three bedrooms, she transformed them into an airy living and dining area—perfect for hosting friends almost every other weekend. With this reconfiguration and thoughtful appliance upgrades, the self-proclaimed homebody enjoys her space more than ever.

Meet the man behind Marymount Bakehouse, a café that opened in Farrer Park last October. 

Remember the sourdough craze during the pandemic? While most home bakers hung up their aprons once the world returned to normal, Ian Ferdinand Chong kept the dream alive. What started as a home-based hustle to fund his working holiday has now risen (pun intended) into Marymount Bakehouse—an unpretentious spot dishing out hearty sourdough mains alongside pastries. The food’s already got fans raving, but today, we’re diving into the real story—how its chef-owner’s love for baking

Struggling to sleep well? Here are five simple design tips - From calming colours to ditching tech - That can transform your bedroom into a restful retreat. 

Getting a good night’s sleep starts with the right environment. While lifestyle habits and stress levels play a role, the design of your bedroom can significantly impact how well you rest. From choosing calming colours to keeping tech out of the room, here’s how to create a bedroom that helps you drift off into dreamland.

GAIN CITY'S CHEFS UNVEIL THEIR GO-TO RECIPES TO DELIGHT YOUR FOLKS ON MOTHER'S AND FATHER'S DAY.

Mother’s and Father’s Day call for a special meal, whether you’re gathering at home or dining out. To celebrate the occasion, Executive Chef Jeffrey Chua of Gain City and Sous Chef Ken Ng from Lucky Cuisine share two signature dishes— available at their restaurants if you want to sit back and enjoy, or easy to prepare at home if you’d like to add a personal touch.

Tips to save resources, minimise waste and reduce your carbon footprint at home. 

Our daily actions are more significant than we think when it comes to keeping our planet liveable for the generations after us. With climate change the biggest Read more »

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.

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Meet the next-generation Ninja® SmartLid™ 11-in-1 Multi-Cooker

Say goodbye to cluttered countertops and endless kitchen gadgets. The Ninja® SmartLid™ 11-in-1 Multi-Cooker is the only kitchen appliance you need. Simply toggle the SmartLid Slider among 11 modes, including Pressure Cook, Combi-Steam, and Air Fry. By simplifying the transition from air-frying to baking to slow cooking and more, the device makes it possible to cook all types of Singaporean multi-ethnic cuisines more healthily at home.

Excite your loved ones this Christmas and Chinese New Year with these absolutely banging recipes!  

Nothing says an exuberant celebration better than a lavish spread to enliven the mood. This is especially so at Christmas and Chinese New Year, when food becomes the centrepiece that draws everyone to the table. As the universal love language, food doesn’t just fill the belly; it also feeds the soul.

UFM 100.3 Radio DJ Andrew Zhan is on a quest to conserve his apartment’s storied past.

When faced with a canvas as compact as Andrew Zhan’s bachelor pad, one must draw from an infinite supply of creativity to make up for a space that is just so finite. And that’s exactly what he did to turn his small living space in central Singapore into a sophisticated sanctuary, expanding on the area’s rich history to harmonise contemporary accents with timeless artefacts.

High-tech devices that target common issues, like wrinkles, age spots and excess hair. TLC for your skin

If you want to address common skin concerns but don’t want to undergo uncomfortable or invasive treatments, these devices from JOVS can help.

It's easier than you think to give her a spa experience in the comfort of her home. 

Mum deserves to put her feet up once in a while and relax in a serene space, and you can’t go wrong with treating her to a massage or facial at her favourite spa.

But think about it: What if Mum could recreate the spa experience in the comfort of her own home? That way, she can pamper herself as and when she needs a little pick-me-up.

Here’s how.