Home & Decor

Having dedicated my career to the media industry, I am thankful to not be desk-bound. However, I can certainly understand the frustrations faced by those who feel trapped in their office cubicles, especially when they are worried about the family mem

Fancy stepping into a service centre that feels like a home? Bosch recently unveiled Singapore’s first experiential home-inspired customer care centre. Named Unser Haus, which means “our house” in German, the 1,350 sq ft space has been designed to lo

Many of us have the same problem. With smaller homes, and even smaller kitchens, limited counter space hampers the food preparation and cooking process. Designed for discerning homeowners who want to do more in their space-shy kitchen, and who want i

The newly opened Fritz Hansen Lounge is both sophisticated and playful – a reflection of Fritz Hansen and its long-time collaborator and designer of this showroom, Jaime Hayon, who is known for his feel-good and colourful designs. Comprising several

Located 150km northwest of Tokyo, in the mountain resort city of Karuizawa, Shishi-Iwa House opened its doors in February. Developed by HDHP GK, a social enterprise sponsored by HDH Capital Management, the 10-room boutique hotel is a dream place to r

Launched in Amsterdam in 2008, Citizen M is the brainchild of avid collector Rattan Chadha, and was created for modern travellers. Since its founding, it has become a worldwide brand, known for providing a stylish and affordable experience that is te

The small Italian town of Gagliano del Capo, in the Puglia region, hides a unique property that dates back 158 years. For five generations, Palazzo Daniele has belonged to the Daniele family. The current owners, art philanthropist Francesco Petrucci

Located in a late 19th century building on Avenida da Liberdade in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon is the showroom and atelier of Cristina Jorge de Carvalho. Founded in 2000, Atelier Cristina Jorge de Carvalho - Arquitetura e Design de Interiores ha

Take one look at Japanese artist Takanori Aiba’s tiny kingdom sculptures, where entire miniature communities are built around bonsai trees, and you’ll feel like Gulliver stepping foot on the imaginary land of Lilliput. The Japanese art of bonsai is

With a style that boasts an amalgamation of Scandinavian and Japanese design concepts, Danish flower artist Nicolai Bergmann has become a household name in Japan – and is sought after worldwide, too. He names the large-scale exhibition at Dazaifu Ten

The design week included Salone del Mobile, Rho Fiera Milano’s furniture fair and Fuorisalone, events that were scattered around the city’s design districts. This year, attendees immersed themselves in the excitement of witnessing the launch of new c

Located in West Hollywood, Sierra Towers is the tallest residential building in Los Angeles. Designed by renowned Beverly Hills architect Jack Charney, the condominium is also one of the most expensive real estate in LA, and for good reason. It is po

After having lived in this Palm Gardens apartment for a few years, homeowner Angie Sim decided it was time for an overhaul. It cost $150,000, excluding furnishings. And she has never felt more “at home”, being pleased with the result. “I like the ope

Go heavy on wood and what comes to mind is a dim interior with perhaps an overbearing feel, or one with a country-house atmosphere. But this 30-year-old two-storey terrace house’s stunning transformation proves otherwise. From the owner’s retro and v

Businessman Timothy Tay and his wife, Samantha Chew, the general manager of a voluntary welfare organisation, wanted a cosy tropical house filled with personal touches. They entrusted the project to Muzi Design Architects and Sujonohun. For Molina Hu

Before you begin, think about whether it is better to purchase your crops as seeds or transplants. Buying seeds allows you to select from a wider range of plants and is easier on the pocket. On the other hand, transplants are easy, immediate and good

As the ways we work and live continue to adapt and change in response to the environment and technology, traditional notions are challenged and new opportunities appear, says Matt Gibson, founder of Australian studio Matt Gibson Architecture + Design

Daniel Wong, associate group director at Propnex Realty, strongly advocates the position that property investment should not be a gamble. “Many think that how much you make from a property investment is at the point of sale, but what many are not awa

One of the reasons travellers are attracted to Peru is that it has a complex heritage. Both history enthusiasts and contemporary design lovers never fail to be enchanted by its past which can be seen in the edifices that have withstood the test of ti

Do you notice a strange smell when you turn on the air conditioner? Does it take longer for it to cool the room? Is there dust build-up in the wind outlet? If you’ve detected these factors, it might be time to service your air-conditioning unit. This