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10 Ideas To Help You Realise The Bedroom Of Your Dreams
As a place of rest and relaxation, your bedroom deserves more than just the basics. These dreamy bedroom styles will set you in the right direction. Modern Moroccan Tiles usually present a hard and cold-looking appearance but in the context of this bedroom, it works beautifully as a striking focal
Here's Why Every Stylish Kitchen Needs This Minimalist Sink That Boasts Robust Functionality
A love for hosting and home entertaining makes open-concept kitchens a highly sought-after option for design-savvy homeowners – who doesn’t love a bright and open space where guests and hosts can mingle as the food is being prepared? To match the stylish home, Franke has developed a game-changing series of
Splurge Vs. Save: What To Invest In For Your Bathroom Reno
Before you take the plunge to either upgrade or overhaul your bathroom, figure out your numbers by taking note of what you should be prudent with and what’s worth the splurge. Materials Splurge: Countertop In one of the most frequently visited rooms at home, the countertop bears the brunt of relentless
What You Need To Know About The Open Electricity Market Before Making The Switch
In April 2018, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) piloted the Open Electricity Market (OEM) for business accounts and households in Jurong. The OEM began as an effort to introduce competitive pricing and innovation for the benefit of consumers by liberalising the retail power market. Consumers can now have the retailer
5 Good Reasons To Choose Engineered Quartz For Your Kitchen Countertops
When deciding which material to choose for your kitchen countertops, practicality is probably high on top of your wish list. This part of the kitchen receives the most use (and perhaps even abuse) from everyday habits, after all, and thus it is important to choose a highly durable material. One
Connected Appliances To Save You Time And Effort In The Kitchen
Convenience is a huge part of why homeowners choose to purchase connected appliances, and things are no different for the kitchen. With a smart refrigerator, you can now look at the contents inside without having to open the door, which also helps you to save on the energy required to

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Find Out How This 5-Room HDB Flat Got Its New Hotel-Inspired Look
The trend of transforming run-of-the-mill public housing into classy upscale units appears to be catching and it is prominent in this seemingly ordinary BTO flat unit. With the renovation undertaken by Mesh Werk Studio, the home was transformed into a picture of modern luxury. “The homeowners specified for a hotel-inspired
Take A Tour Of This Tasteful Contemporary-Chic Family Home In Bishan
Bay windows are something many homeowners love to hate. After all, these sometimes unasked-for fixtures seem to only take up precious floor area and offer little else in return. However, with a little creativity, bay windows can actually turn from restricting features of a home into beautiful space-enhancers. Case in
Here's A Rare Peek Into A Jumbo HDB Home Decked Out In Luxurious Fittings
Before build-to-order flats were the new normal in Singapore, blocks of HDB units were actually built before they were sold. As a result, there was a massive oversupply of flats during the 1980s, which were mostly concentrated within the Woodlands estate. The Housing and Development Board responded to the oversupply
A Modern Family Home That Strikes The Perfect Balance Between Style And Substance
Great style doesn’t always equate to great design sensibility but the designers from Richfield Integrated have struck an impressive balance between both. This brand new condominium unit is a prime example of their prowess in melding form with function. The design team engaged a precise and thoughtful approach to the
A Tropical-Themed Condominium Inspired By Architect Le Corbusier's Home In Paris
Living in a tropical climate has its perks. Temperatures stay relatively constant and sunlight is abundant all year round. The new homeowners of this resale apartment embraced this and wanted their home to reflect the urban tropical environment of Singapore. They engaged designer Allan Wang from AWA Design Office to
An Apartment Designed To Encourage Its Inhabitants To Slow Down And Relax
Extending a relaxed homecoming to its occupants, this brand new condominium unit is designed to melt away all stresses of hectic city life. The renovation was helmed by the Goy Architects design team, which comprises Goy Zhenru, Dessy Anggadewi and Kulap Loetman who worked hand-in-hand with the contractors from Towner

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What You Need To Know About This Year's New BTO Launches
If you are eager to get a BTO flat in 2018, you can rest easy knowing that around 17,000 flats will be launched this year. This is comparable to the number of BTO flats that were launched in 2017, despite the seemingly downward trend over the past few years. Whether
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4 House-Hunting Tips Everyone Should Know
Hunting for a new home may appear to be a straightforward affair. We tell you about the pitfalls to watch out for. You check the classifieds, put in a quick search online, then suss out feasible options with the right price. The truth is, finding the right abode is rarely
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5 Things To Note When You Visit A Showflat
Just like shopping for a new car, a common pre-purchase ritual that most prospective homeowners go through is to visit a property showroom. Yet, simply making the trip down to one and viewing it seldom yields all the information necessary for making a purchasing decision. The reason behind this is
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All Ready To Purchase Your First Flat? Here Are 5 Factors To Consider Beforehand
Whether you're one half of a newly married couple or a single looking for their own pad, buying your first flat is probably the biggest, and most intimidating, purchase you'll make in your lifetime. But before committing to such an investment, here are some factors to consider first. Consider what
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4 Ways To Avoid Costly Mistakes Often Made By First-Time Home Buyers
Surfing Pinterest for inspiration or browsing through stacks of interior decor magazines can be really fun when you’re thinking of getting your home first. It’s easy to visualise your dream home, but to afford it is an entirely different matter. For many, owning their own house is a life-changing event.
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Singles Tell Us 6 Tips They Learnt As First Time Homeowners
It’s a rite of passage to think about or at least dream of owning your own property, especially when you’re single and reaching 35 – the age when you will be able to purchase a HDB flat under the Single Singapore Citizen Scheme. Let's hear straight from the horse’s mouth
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5 Things You Should Do Before Engaging An Interior Designer
Whatever reasons you might have for renovating your home, it's always beneficial to engage an interior designer, as their experience and creativity are invaluable in helping you design a home that's unique to you and your loved ones. But before you hire an interior designer, there are some things you
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8 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Embark On A Major Home Renovation Project
Planning to renovate your home? Before embarking on the journey, make sure you have all your ducks in a row by asking yourself the following questions to ensure a smoother renovation process and results that are more likely to meet your vision. Which room or rooms do I want to
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Read These Expert Styling Tips Before Deciding On Your Home's Design Theme
Much like your sartorial preferences, the style of your personal living space reveals a lot about you. However, trying to pin down an interior look that you love and can continue to do so even after decades down the road can be daunting – especially when new trends and evolving
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6 Clever Ways To Save On Your Renovation
Financing a renovation can be tricky. Before you get started, read this first to find how you can hack your reno budget without sacrificing style or function. Flooring should be, above all, practical The good news here is that there are many flooring options for many different types of budgets.
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7 Common Lighting Mistakes To Avoid When Renovating Your Home
Interior lighting is not just a part of decor, it is also a functional piece of furnishing as well. Ignoring certain rules can lead to an excessive consumption of electricity or creating unwanted dark spaces, or even both. As such, when you're choosing which fixtures to install in your home,
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How To Clean Your Home After A Major Renovation
After what feels like forever, your renovation is finally over. Time to sit back and enjoy your new space? Not so fast. Your interior designers may have cleaned your apartment after the renovation but it might only just be on the surface, and soon you'll find yourself noticing specks of dust
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