SquareRooms Issue 181 Mid-Year 2020

For many of us, one of the highlights of travelling is the hotel stay. It’s so nice to step into a tastefully decorated, pristine room and sink into a plush bed at the end of each day. Unfortunately, with restrictions still in place in many parts of the world, we won’t be going anywhere soon. On the upside, with all the time we’ve been spending indoors, now is a good opportunity to think about how you may want to spruce up your home. We’ve got ideas galore on recreating hotel bedrooms and bathrooms in your own space (p. 30), and the best part is you can stay as long as you want! This almost feels like a full-circle moment as hotels have been trying to mimic the comforts of home. Speaking of comfort, you’ll want to check out our third annual Comfort Awards (p. 44) where we share the best bedding essentials that have come up on our radar. With the unexpected stresses that come with working from home, the increased parental duties and housework, goodness knows we could all use more restful sleep. In this issue, we’re also very pleased to include idealhomes, our annual guide bursting with timeless home inspo, tips for smart living, productivity, organisation and more. Can’t wait to get started on your reno plans? On the SquareRooms website (squarerooms.com.sg) , we’ve listed several savvy interior design firms that have been offering online consultations since the start of this pandemic. Our site is also packed with plenty more design solutions and ideas so do hop online to check them out. Stay happy and well! Our warmest wishes, The SquareRooms team E D I T O R ’ S N O T E Do you miss going on holidays?