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TOTAL TURNAROUND

From a cluttered workers' dormitory to a chic abode for a young couple, this walk-up shophouse apartment underwent a 360-degree transformation. LYNN TAN checks it out.

OUT OF THE BOX

Clever storage solutions, low-maintenance materials and a softer approach to beam placement turn this home with odd angles into a laid-back sanctuary for a family with young children. ASIH JENIE finds out more from its owner-designer.

WHERE EARTH MEETS WATER

When homeowner and designer adopt a collaborative approach, the result speaks for itself. LYNN TAN susses out this interior that truly reflects the homeowner’s personality and style.

SOUNDS GOOD

Wee Cher Young, assistant marketing manager of Audio-Technica S.E.A, explains why analogue music remains a timeless format among audiophiles and how the company’s players help to elevate your audio experience.

GIVE IT A REST

A guide to knowing when it’s time to change your mattress and the best options on the market.

"Do You Need The Receipt?"

"Do you need the receipt?" so the cashiers asked today.

Going to Plan

Singapore-based tech company Luucid has launched Lotus VR, a specially designed application that allows consumers to create their dream properties instantly.

A Trio of Openings

Livspace, South-east Asia's largest omnichannel home interior and renovation platform, has launched three new experience centres in Singapore.

Stalwart Supporter

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) returned after a three-year hiatus last December.

MARBLE MARVELS

The brainchild of multidisciplinary design firm NN Studio's founder Nikita Stephanie and stone supplier company KStone's managing director Yihui Tan, Marmo is a furniture and homeware brand that creates its collection entirely from marble waste and offcuts.

PURIFYING HEADPHONES

Last year, Dyson caused quite a buzz when it announced its Dyson Zone headphones, high-fidelity, active noise-cancelling headphones with an integrated air purification system.

THE MEAL MAKER

No space? No problem.

STATEMENT VESSELS

These sculptural vases serve as an object of art both on their own and as functional vessels for your floral arrangements. Here are some of our favourites.

STYLISH SHUTTERS

Is there a more romantic architectural element that speaks of tropical climate than shutters?

BATHTIME BLISS

Taking their design cues from high-end home furnishings, Kohler's new Anthem collection presents mechanical and digital valve controls with a minimalist, sophisticated, and warmly tactile vibe.

AFFORDABLE MASSAGE

Massage is one of the must-have pamperings when you make a trip to our neighbours in Southeast Asia because it costs rather dearly in Singapore, now the most expensive city in the world.

GLOW UP

Air-conditioning is necessary for our tropical heat, but it is also very drying, so a Hey Dewey humidifier is a lifesaver for our comfort and skin.

SOUNDS GOOD

Audiophiles and design aficionados will covet Beyerdynamic's 2nd generation Xelento wireless in-ear headphones, which unite the renowned German manufacturer's expertise, highest acoustic requirements, and hand craftsmanship.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: LIU KUO-SUNG

Chinese artist Liu Kuo-Sung started experimenting with ink in the 1950s.

EPIC ELEGANCE

Cosying up in style doesn't get more luxurious than with the Hermes Avalon Epopee blanket and cushion.

RUSTIC FANTASTIC

Patterned cement tiles lend a nostalgic touch to your space, making it feel more familiar and cosy while adding an extra layer of visual interest.

EASTERN OPULENCE

Founded in 1829, Le Manach was renowned throughout 19th and 20th century France for its sumptuous silk inspired by ethnic and traditional motifs around the world.

LIVING THE BEST FAMILY LIFE

KARINE MONIE spoke with Anna Still and Marguerite Johnson, co-founders of Still Johnson Interiors, about how they created the perfect home for American actor and model Alice Callahan Thompson, her husband and their three children.

PRINTS CHARMING

The twin founders of lifestyle brand Binary Style share some tips on incorporating exuberant prints into your home and how to make them last.

LET THE LIGHT IN

Top tips from industry experts to find your best light.

JOURNEY EAST

One of Tan Boon Liat Building's stalwart and most beloved furniture stores gets a cool and refreshing makeover.

FRENCH CONNECTION

This Parisian apartment piles on the plush fabrics and textures set against a brilliant white palette. JACQUELINE TAN finds out more.

TIMELESS WITH A TWIST

Strategically-placed graphic elements and clever carpentry lend a unique touch to this predominantly black and white HDB BTO flat in Punggol. ASIH JENIE finds out more.

A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

An open-minded and a lively exchange of ideas between the homeowners and the interior designer led to many pleasant design outcomes in this walk-up apartment. LYNN TAN uncovers them.

POETIC STATELINESS

Metallic surfaces and dark finishes meet pops of colours and playful shapes in this bachelor pad in the Jalan Besar area. ASIH JENIE takes a tour.