PERFECTLY IMPERFECT

A major makeover for an almost 50-year-old flat gives this couple a slice of the Big Apple in Singapore. LYNN TAN Sinks her teeth into the juicy design details.

WHAT IS LTV AND SHOULD YOU REALLY MAXIMISE THE LTV USAGE FOR YOUR HOME LOAN?

Getting as much help as possible with your home loan via borrowing may sound like a brilliant idea with how much properties cost in Singapore - but does it really work out to your advantage at the end of the day? Read on to find out how you can best make use of the Loan-to-Value (LTV) limit to avoid getting the short end of the stick.

BETTER WOOD FLOORING

Love the feel of wood flooring but worried about the maintenance? Michele Cauzzo explains why engineered wood boards may be the perfect solution.

THE BOISTEROUS GARDENER

Artfully wild tropical gardens, plush daybeds and ornate bed frames in lobbies and bars, and rescued elephants as resort attractions - these now-popular hospitality experiences were started by one boisterous American gardener who has gone native in South-east Asia. ASIH JENIE talks to Bill Bensley about his oeuvre, his biggest fear, and his most memorable recollections.

CULT IN SG

The well-loved Aussie retailer of hip furniture and lifestyle brands cements its presence here with its first physical showroom outside of Australia.

SUNDAY BEDDING

This popular online homegrown bedding brand makes its official entrance into the local retail scene with its first physical flagship located on the second floor of the revamped Raffles City Shopping Centre.

SUPER STORAGE IDEAS

Use furniture and accessories with smart storage to free up more space in your home.

GOOD AS NEW

20 easy and budget-friendly ways to refresh your home this new year.

BOLDER SHADES

Bolder, brighter, bountiful - new neutral shades taken from nature prevail for 2023's colour trends, and so does a family of delicious reds fit for all occasions.

A Guide To Choosing And Using Faux Plants In Your Home

A guide to choosing and using faux plants in your home that put the “art” in artificial and get you (almost) all the benefits of the real ones.

Tips For Choosing Your House Plants

Tips for choosing your house plants and where to find like-minded plant lovers.

Authenticity And Luxury Meet

Authenticity and luxury meet in this Vietnam resort designed by Blink Design Group.

Monochrome Elegance

This maisonette in Hougang delivers drama with colonial-styled elements, a monochrome palette, and a beautiful open terrace. Melody Bay finds out more.

Down To Earth

These local and regional brands focus on sustainability and wellness by using innovative new and old materials and reducing harmful waste and our carbon footprint.

Maison Made & Make

The local furniture retailer’s new 4,000 sq ft showroom houses newcomer brands HC28 and HC28 Cosmo, with lighting by Bomma and Italamp.

Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape

The resort's new concept offers a holistic communion with nature via its no walls, no doors villas at the green, secluded heights of Bali's Ubud.

From Humble Beginnings To A Leading Name In High Jewellery

Critically-acclaimed Chinese artist and master jeweller Wallace Chan will never restrict his creative freedom, easily shifting from art to jewellery or from crystal to steel, as long as he’s able to create. He speaks to Y-JEAN MUN-DELSALLE about how he went from humble beginnings to a leading name in high jewellery and crafting towering titanium sculptures.

The Return Of Singapore Design Week

Singapore Design Week 2022 brings a distinct design festival experience that will showcase the best of design from Singapore and beyond, and focus on its importance in shaping the present and future.

SIA ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AWARDS 2022

The jury speaks about their sentiments over this year’s entries and why the projects won. Award recipients share design insights and how they feel about winning.

The Ultimate Guide For Home Shopping In Singapore

We bring you the lowdown on the neighbourhoods, the trails and the standout shops to get the best home products and shopping experience.

Living The Dream

Supermama founder Edwin Low talks about exhibiting internationally through the pandemic, showcasing the diversity of local talents and finding magic in the everyday.

The Smart Home Starter Guide

Homeowner and smart home enthusiast Alex Teo shares key learning points and factors to consider when linking up your home appliances through the net using a smart home system.

MADLY BRAND EXPERIENCE CENTRE

The bespoke jeweller’s boutique at Ann Siang Road invites visitors to experience the journey of a jewel from start to finish.

THE ULTIMATE HOSPITALITY

This penthouse apartment combines expertly layered textures, premium finishes, smooth spatial flow and custom furniture to create a glamorous home to live and entertain in. ASIH JENIE takes a tour.

FIAMMA

Designed by Andre Fu, Capella Singapore's latest dining concept by famed chef Mauro Colagreco offers refined Italian fare in a rustic setting that embodies relaxed luxury.

DELUXE WANDERLUST

With borders closed due to the pandemic, this couple decided to transform their home to satisfy their wanderlust. LYNN TAN takes a trip across multiple continents, all under one roof.

FLOW STATE

Form follows function in this unconventional home, with a minimalist-chic open concept that's breathed new life into a decades-old three-room HDB flat, MELODY BAY takes a look.

THOUGHTFUL CREATIVITY

One is Italian and the other is French. Together, Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel founded their namesake architectural and design firm in 2000. They have been busy building the city of today and tomorrow, intent on improving the quality of life and creating a more sustainable and fairer society. They speak to writer Y-JEAN MUN-DELSALLE about their refreshing vision of timeless, deliberate and responsible design.

B.P. DE SILVA FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE

Designed by A Common Thread, the new flagship store at Dempsey welcomes clients into an interior that balances stately elegance and warm invitation.

OBJEKTS

This Seattle space blurs the lines between work, entertainment, creativity and socialisation.