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A New Day
It all began in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when Sho Shibuya began to paint contemplative gradient colour fields representing the morning sky over the front page news of The New York Times as a remedy against anxiety-filled days a
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Way Of Being
Homeowners Ellie and Jonah would say that their home did not have a design theme. “It’s a combination of what we like and how we would love living in this space,” says Ellie. Ellie and Jonah, a senior executive and a system engineer, recalled that th
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Home & Decor
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Young Lim (younglim@sph.com.sg) DIGITAL EDITOR Tan Guan Lin (guanlint@sph.com.sg) WRITER Teo Jing Yuan (jynteo@sph.com.sg) SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Nonie Chen (noniec@sph.com.sg) ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Kristy Quah (krisquah@sph.com.sg) CHI
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All In The Details
As a couple, interior designer Rashi Tulshyan and her husband, Rahul Daswani, a civil servant, enjoy entertaining and spending time with their family and friends. So, when searching for a new home, they wanted one with distinct living and dining spac
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Marimekko Lifestyle Concept Store
Widely loved for its bright prints and bold designs, Marimekko has been evading the calls of local homeowners to set up shop here until recently when the doors to its first Singapore flagship officially opened at the basement of ION Orchard. Develope
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A Sense Of Grandeur
In the lively South of Broad historic district in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, in the United States, sits a neoclassical building originally designed by architect David B. Hyer in 1922, opening one year later as a vocational school. Since the
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In Good Company
Holiday parties can be incredibly enjoyable affairs when you’re a guest, but hosts very often get the short end of the stick. And while some may enjoy puttering about the kitchen to prepare a feast for the masses, less seasoned home cooks may find th
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Are You A Prospective Homebuyer?
The Master Plan (MP) is the ‘statutory land use plan which guides Singapore’s development in the medium term over the next 10 to 15 years.’ In straightforward language, the URA Master Plan serves as a clear, transparent roadmap outlining the future d
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8 Top Shops For Party And Festive Decor
WHY VISIT Party City is a one-stop shop for all party supplies. They offer a wide range of decorations for different themes and occasions, making it easy to find everything you need in one place. 277 Orchard Road, #B2-30 Orchardgateway, Singapore 238
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Secrets To A Last-minute, Guest-ready Home: 15 Expert Hacks For The Busy Homeowner
If you have fresh flowers or an indoor plant, place it in a central location like the dining table or coffee table. It adds a natural, refreshing element to your decor. Utilise decorative baskets or storage ottomans to hide away any clutter. These ca
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Revamping The Holiday Cheer
As the yuletide season approaches, homes across the island begin to radiate with festive warmth, inviting the spirit of Christmas. This year, why not step away from the quintessential reds and greens, and explore a spectrum of unconventional theme id
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A Bold Configuration
It’s not every day that one can find a ground-floor apartment unit that comes with its own reserved open-air parking spot right next to its elevated porch. When husband and wife Louis and Serene found this unit in one of the private condominiums in P
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Come On In
Celebrity couple Robert and Cortney Novogratz have made a name for themselves designing and developing properties in Manhattan, Los Angeles and further afield. Working under their eponymously named studio The Novogratz, their stunning projects have b
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Throwing Your First Festive Year-end Party: A New Homeowner’s Guide
Organising your first gathering in a new abode can be a memorable and challenging task. As you settle into your new apartment home, it’s time to celebrate and share your joy with friends and loved ones. Hosting a festive year-end party is the perfect
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Set Up A Party Playlist
Here’s a mix of classic hits, current chart-toppers, and feel-good tunes to keep your guests entertained and the energy high: A modern pop hit with an infectious beat. A disco favorite that never fails to fill the dance floor. A funky, fresh song wit
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Great Buys
On the occasion of Castlery’s 10th anniversary, Singapore’s homegrown furniture brand goes bright with a collection that reimagines its best sellers in lively materials and colour palettes. An exclusive collection of fewer than 100 pieces per item wo
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Geberit Flagship Showroom
In the pursuit of wellness and self-care, having a comforting private retreat fitted with spa-like amenities and high-quality fixtures is more than just a splurge, as bathrooms are seen as a personal sanctuary for the discerning homeowners. When it c
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Peak Performance
They say that the best things in life are worth waiting for, and the five years it took to transform this house in Ukay Heights is definitely a test of patience. However, if the results are anything to go by, it is an aphorism which rings true. Despi
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Something Old, Something New
The homeowners are a couple in their 40s who work in finance. They purchased the home sometime in 2019, but shelved renovation plans due to the pandemic. This gave the couple, their elderly parents and three children-a 15-year-old daughter and two bo
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Room For Change
One of the first things they did was to strip away the old woodgrain flooring and replace them with tiles for the home. The couple picked tiles for their durability and longevity, opting for light wood-looking tiles. The dark wood console and ceramic
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Time To Gather
As the holiday season approaches, I find myself reflecting on the joy and excitement of celebrating Christmas in a new home. The feeling of stepping into a space that is uniquely yours, filled with the warmth and love of the holiday season, is truly
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Full Moon Courtyard House
Mathematician, physicist, inventor and designer, Aza Raskin once said, “Design is the beauty of turning constraints into advantages.” And this was exactly what registered architect Lim Ai Tiong from Lim Ai Tiong (LATO) Architects/Design did with this
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Natural Habitat In The Sky
As nature lovers, it comes as no surprise that Joel and Hazel, who work in the digital marketing and business servicing industry respectively were drawn to this apartment with views of East Coast Park and the sea. A total revamp was in order as the u
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Elevated Dining
Food always tastes better when they are eaten at the comfort of your own home and in the company of your loved ones. The significance of a spacious family dining table goes beyond just a space to have everyday meals, as a dining table serves as an im
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Hand In Hand
The homeowners are a couple from Hong Kong who purchased the apartment some years back. They have been renting it out and only moved in in January 2023 after a three-month renovation. As the property is almost two decades old, some of the fittings an
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Joyful Presence
Bright, bold and cosy, this flat in Queenstown epitomises YanKai and Rachael, who love art and colours. Interestingly, the couple, both civil servants, had almost gone down the minimalist road with another designer. Not long after, they realised that
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Keeping It Real
Jas removed all the dated finishes and refreshed the home with new kitchen and bathroom tiles and vinyl flooring for the rest of the home. The larger kitchen suits the couple, who both enjoy cooking. The design team extended the kitchen and enclosed
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