May 2021 BTO Telok Blangah Beacon Unit Analysis
We took an afternoon to visit the site for Telok Blangah Beacon, the BTO that was launched back in May 2021. See our site photos and our analysis of the best units to pick if you decide to select a...
View ArticleMay 2021 BTO Geylang’s MacPherson Weave Unit Analysis
We visited the site for MacPherson Weave, one of the BTOs launched in May 2021, on a rainy afternoon and found the area to be bustling. Besides being located at a busy junction, it was also surrounded...
View ArticleMay 2021 BTO Garden Bloom @ Tengah Unit Analysis
The May 2021 sales exercise saw another BTO launched in Tengah. Garden Bloom @ Tengah sits within the Garden district, one of the five districts in this new town. We checked out the site and nearby...
View Article7 Tile Tricks to Make Your Small Home Look Less Cramped
Tiles are some of the best interior design materials out there. Most of them are plenty affordable and they come in a wide array of designs that would fit in with any style. If your home is short on...
View Article8 Ways to Refresh Your Kitchen Instantly Without Renovating
The kitchen is the heart of the home, where tasty meals are prepared and new recipes are invented. Charging up the kitchen’s dated interior design may not necessary be a prohibitively expensive affair....
View ArticleSintered Stone vs Quartz: Which Kitchen Countertop is Best?
I recently visited a couple of kitchen countertop material suppliers to find out the differences between sintered stone and quartz. While many of you already know what quartz is, sintered stone is a...
View ArticleWhat’s Trending: Wall Niches
If you’ve looked at the local home interiors scene of late, you’ll have noticed that a lot of spaces are employing wall niches. These are recessed shelves and alcoves that are often used as a décor...
View ArticleWhat to Know about Condos with High Ceilings
Usually seen in condominiums, high ceilings are prized in Singapore and tend to be associated with luxury and prestige. How do you know if the condo unit you are buying has a high ceiling? Check the...
View Article5 Modern Ryokan Homes in Singapore
In pre-Covid times, Singaporeans were one of the most avid travellers in the region. It therefore comes as no surprise that many of our homes are usually inspired by the places we have been and seen....
View Article16 Unique Storage Solutions that Aren’t Your Typical Built-ins
Looking to take the road less travelled in your home renovation? Forget typical built-ins, and look to these unique storage solutions instead. 1. A structural wall that conceals a storeroom If your...
View ArticleRenovating Your First Condominium Property? Here’s What You Need to Know
Design: I Interior Renovating a Condominium is different since the process is more complicated than a typical HDB renovation. Therefore, it is inevitable that a greater degree of planning and legwork...
View Article11 Cosy Dining Nooks that Won’t Make You Miss a Full Dining Set
Who needs a full-fledged dining set when you have these quaint and cosy dining nooks? These ideas work well with smaller households, in families that don’t do a lot of eating in, or if you just don’t...
View ArticleWhy I Regret Not Getting a Full Smart Home System (Review)
The exponential growth of the smart home industry has transformed it into a multi-billion dollar business since the early 2000s, and more so with the current stay-home restrictions. Smart home systems...
View Article7 Cosiest Singapore Homes in Neutral Colours
Who doesn’t want a cosy home? And there’s no easier way to get the warm fuzzies than with soothing, neutral colours. Think light wood tones, warm white shades and natural materials like linen and...
View ArticleAug 2021 BTO Analysis: Queen’s Arc
One of the seven BTOs launched for Aug 2021, Queen’s Arc at Queenstown may not be located next to an MRT station, but it is surrounded by a slew of F&B options and is within a short walking...
View ArticleAug 2021 BTO Analysis: Towner Residences at Kallang Whampoa
With just 316 units, Towner Residences at Kallang/Whampoa is the smallest BTO development launched in Aug 2021. Sandwiched between two schools and an expressway, this BTO may not be all that conducive...
View ArticleAug 2021 BTO Analysis: Toh Guan Grove at Jurong East
Located along Toh Guan Road, this Jurong East BTO launched in August 2021 is situated near an upcoming MRT station along the future Jurong-Region Line. We visited the site for Toh Guan Grove to check...
View Article5 Incredibly Creative Walk-up Apartments in Singapore You Wouldn’t Mind...
Walk-up apartments are a pretty special type of property in Singapore. So named because they are apartments in short buildings without any lifts, they are usually located in quaint old neighbourhoods...
View ArticleAug 2021 BTO Unit Analysis: Tampines GreenJade and Tampines GreenQuartz
Sitting at the edge of Bedok Reservoir, Tampines GreenJade and Tampines GreenQuartz are nestled amidst a cluster of other BTOs. We compare these two Tampines BTOs that were launched in Aug 2021, and...
View ArticleA Guide to the British Colonial Interior Design Style
One of the few still celebrated legacies that the British Empire left behind during the era of colonisation in Asia was this hodgepodge of an interior design style. Done right, the British colonial...
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