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January 10, 2023
These latest Samsung offerings do a whole lot more than just clean your dishes.
Leave the tedious task of dishwashing to Samsung, whose newly launched Freestanding Dishwashers ensure a hygienic, convenient and efficient clean every time.
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November 11, 2022
This service for new homeowners isn't just a convenient way to purchase home appliances, it also saves you money.
Shopping for appliances for your new home is fun, but when you’re pressed for time and have to buy several products at once, it helps to have everything you’re looking for, under one roof. Gain City has taken its one-stop shopping experience to the next level with its Group Buy programme. With Group Buy, you not only have access to a variety of quality home appliances, you can purchase them at low prices, too. If you’re a new homeowner, here are five reasons to sign up for Gain City’s Group Buy service today.
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November 02, 2022
Get started on your own gaming room. Here's what you need.
So you’ve been clamouring to have a sanctuary of your own to set up your perfect gaming station. We’ve got some tips to help you fit out your space.
Gaming Chair
A comfortable gaming chair is a must. Since players spend long hours on it, a good quality chair is one with a backrest that provides good lumbar support for the back. Other comfort features include armrests and a foot rest.
October 24, 2022If you don’t have much space to work with or don’t want to buy a projector, a large-screen TV is your most practical choice to getting the biggest images. For an excellent theatre-like effect, choose a TV with a 65-inch (or bigger) display panel and make sure it supports 4K resolution (whatever you’re watching will just look sharper and appear more detailed). Do also look out for a TV with HDR, or High Dynamic Range, which most of today’s TVs already have. HDR makes compatible content look richer in colour and more realistic, vastly improving the viewing experience. There are three HDR content standards, namely, Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG. Check out these TVs to help you build a home theatre system your family will love.October 10, 2022Looking your best is easy when you have a little help.Whether you want a buttery-smooth shave, super-clean skin or a salon-worthy blowout, these products get the job done.
October 06, 2022Gifting Ideas: Show some love to your favourite people this season.The best buys for all your favourite people, including yourself, of course. Go on and splurge this coming new year!
Home appliances and lifestyle products make great gifts, so treat your nearest and dearest to these items, which have a range of unique features and innovations to help make their lives easier.July 18, 2022Clear the air
With the latest air conditioners from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, you can cool your home while MHI’s Allergen Clear Filter inactivates SARS-CoV-2 particles.
Your air-conditioning system cools your home, but did you know that it can also filter out harmful allergens and viruses?
The latest air-conditioners from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) feature the Allergen Clear Filter, designed to improve air quality. The filter captures a range of germs, allergens and viruses associated with serious health complications. This technology suppresses harmful particles, thanks to the use of an enzyme-urea compound.
TECHNOLOGY THAT PROTECTS
July 04, 2022Breathe easy with Acer
Air circulators and purifiers protect your home.
Acer’s 2-in-1 Smart Air Circulator and Purifier combines the best of both worlds, by integrating “Smart” and “Freshness” into the perfect technology for any home. The 2-in-1 Smart Air Circulator and Purifier comes with a HEPA Plus+ Filter that protects your home from 99.9% viruses and bacteria. It also fills the air with a high concentration of negative ions to eliminate pesky dust and PM1.0 particles.
The 2-in-1 Smart Air Circulator and Purifier, when combined with the Acerpure Life app, give you helpful insight into your indoor air quality and offers you the ease of control over your air circulator’s functions even when you are not at home.June 15, 2022Bring 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-
June 15, 2022Because we love our furkids…
Pets offer comfort and companionship, and they deserve the best in care too.
TEXT Erina Noor
Keep them safe
Spending long hours at the office but worried about your pet? With the Pan/ Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera from TP Link, you can care for your pet at any time of the day. This ultra-high definition security camera offers live view and even two-way audio. That way, you can hear your furbabies, and soothe them during thunderstorms if you’re not home.
Pets eat healthy too!
Store-bought pet food typically contains additives that could upset your furkids’ stomac
June 15, 2022Bringing the outdoors in
No garden? No problem. Feel like you’re out in nature with these tips.
Spending time in nature is good for your emotional well-being and a great way to destress. If you can’t be outside, however, or if you don’t have a garden, try these easy decorating ideas to transform your living space into a peaceful, outdoor-like oasis.
Fill your home with flowers and plants
Turn your space into a green sanctuary with potted plants and fresh flowers. Studies show that when plants release their moisture into the air, it can help bring the temperature of the room down. So place them by windows and doors, in corners, and on tables and dressers. Plants like succulents, the snake plant, the Chinese money plant, orchids, monstera and ferns are low-maintenance and thrive indoors. Potted herbs on your kitchen counter are aJune 15, 2022Never lock yourself out again.
Say goodbye to fumbling for keys, replacing locksets and the frustration of being locked out of your home or office. These digital locks will give you peace of mind and make your life easier.Futuristic focus
Samsung Push Pull Digital Lock SHP-DP728-Gold WIf you like keeping abreast of the latest tech trends, this
June 07, 20223 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
May 31, 20222022 Fengshui Tips For Homeowners
Those looking to scale up their business get promoted or change jobs should pay extra attention to their main door and study. If your main door or study lies in the southeast or east sector, benefactor stars could give your business and career an extra boost, especially if you are born in the year of the Snake or Rabbit. Your main door and study should be kept bright and airy so as to ensure opportunities can reach you unhindered.
Our living room is usually where the main energy of our home circulates and plays an important role in the harmony and wealth of our household. If your living room lies in the south or the northwest of your home, then your wealth index is strong in the year 2022, especially for those under the Rooster, Pig or Horse zodiac year. Keep your living room tidy and welcoming. If you feel restless and agitated, check the sector your living
May 26, 2022Tips for choosing the perfect appliance
1 Fan
Standing fans are great for cooling rooms and small spaces, while ceiling fans ventilate a bigger area. When buying a ceiling fan, first check that it has a Safety Mark. Also check that it’s energy efficient, that it’s quiet (if this is an important consideration), and that its blades are long and wide enough to cool the space it’s in. Follow the HDB guidelines for ceiling fans: For instance, the fan must be at least 2.4m from the floor and weigh no more than 35kg.
May 18, 2022Simple Pleasures
The apartment’s modernist interior is a stylish symphony that reflects its owner’s passion for sports and music. City Living finds out how UFM 100.3 DJ Wei Long weaves elements of his character into his home.
We love the contemporary vibe of your home. How does your design style mirror your personality?
Wei Long: I would consider my house to be modern yet minimalistic. I wanted to keep to the apartment’s original colour of white, so I decided to make my home’s design simple with black and white, with the occasional splash of dark green, as you can see from my bedroom and plants. I feel that my home reflects who I am: A simple guy who enjoys the simple pleasures in life.
May 12, 2022Article was featured on 7 May, 2022. homeanddecor.com.sg
5 Reasons New Homeowners Will Love Gain City’s Group Buy Programme
Snag unbeatable deals when you purchase your appliances with Gain City’s Group Buy programme, which lets you take advantage of bulk discounts.
Buying new furnishings and appliances can be a daunting and expensive process, especially if you’re a new homeowner furnishing your new apartment from scratch. Luckily, you can enjoy great discounts with Gain City’s Group Buy programme on all your household appliances, from refrigerators to washing machines to televisions and more.
How does it work?
Simply register your interest by signing up via the link below. You’ll be prompted to key in details like your preferred outlet and estate name. Afterwards, you’ll be invited to participate in the next a
May 11, 2022Standing Tall With LG StanbyME
This fully adjustable screen is perfect for work and play – it’s wireless so you can use it anywhere, plus it supports a range of streaming devices, apps and accessories.
Make the sleek new LG StanbyME (Model: 27ART10AKPL.ATC) your go-to screen for work and play. With features that include expanded connectivity with Airplay, NFC, HDMI and USB support, you can use it for your favourite video games, host a work presentation, watch movies and more.
You can take this standing screen anywhere by conveniently rolling it to wherever you need it. It also rotates up to 180º, swivels 130º and tilts 50º, and offers a 20cm height adjustment option for comfortable and effortless viewing. Another great feature is the wireless design. Charge the screen once and trust that the battery will last for up to three hours – that’s enough for
May 09, 2022Full steam ahead with Bertazzoni
These steam ovens add
Italian flair to any kitchen.
Add a splash of colour with Bertazzoni’s latest range of modern steam ovens. Houseproud homeowners can say goodbye to boring, homogenous kitchens with one of these beauties in their kitchen. Exclusively distributed by Capital Marketing (S) Pte Ltd, Bertazzoni pride themselves on combining industrial production methods and engineering skills with elegant Italian design flair. For more than 135 years, Bertazzoni cooking appliances have been helping people bring the best in home-cooked food to the family table. With the Modern Series’ new built-in range, Bertazzoni’s designers have combined glass and precious metals along
May 04, 2022A warm shower after a long day is an easily affordable luxury with the right water heater. All it takes is deciding what works best for your home.
Instant heaters are suitable for compact spaces and are highly energy efficient. The 707 Kingston packs a punch with its Inverter DC Booster Pump, which, as its name suggests, helps boost low water pressure. What’s also great about this heater is its safety system, thoughtfully constructed with smart features for your piece of mind. These include an Earth Leakage Sensing Device, which shuts off the power supply upon detecting c