When thinking about window treatments, we often think blinds and curtains are the be-all and end-all. But they sometimes just don’t cut it. Whether you are looking to add a quirky touch to your interiors or you are tired of the same old, same old, these alternative window treatments will get your home from blah to next-level chic. Let the curtains rise and the spectacle begin! 1. Wood Screen Design: DS 2000 Interior & Design This wood screen features a slated design, functioning as an extension of the living room feature wall. Made sliding, it can be moved back and forth across the win ..read more

Beyond monitoring our utilities bills, we don’t think a lot about the quality of water in our homes. After all, Singapore is known for its safe and drinkable tap water. But as we grow accustomed to this high standard, there is a demand for more convenient and instant access to a higher quality of water. This is likewise sought after by the discerning coffee aficionado, which many Singaporeans have become. As water hardness can affect the taste of coffee, a high quality of water is needed to brew that perfect cup of joe. That’s where the German-headquartered company, Viessmann, comes in. Germa ..read more

Design: Versaform The entryway to your abode is the first place that welcomes your guests when they arrive, and the last area to bid them farewell when they leave. Hence, the entryway should not be an afterthought during the renovation planning process. When done up properly, the entryway goes beyond a simple welcome area and leaves an indelible impression for your guests even after they have left your house. Without further ado, here are 6 renovation tips for you to make an impressive splash with your unique entryway! #1. Offer a settee to effuse warmth and comfort Design: LOME Interi ..read more

Windows are an important source of light in the home, so it is very important to maintain the cleanliness of the glass window. There are many ways to wash windows including detergents, tools like squeegees and even robotic window cleaner. In fact, cleaning windows can be very simple, and no specific detergent is needed. Let us share the 4 important steps and skills of window cleaning. Interior: Design Zage The aluminium windows must be cleaned thoroughly, and the following four parts are indispensable: Plastic edge Window frame Window Hinge Glass 1. Plastic edge cleaning Mouldy glass stri ..read more

Having less conventional built-ins can make your home stand out from the crowd. But there won’t be much of a point if it’s only going to be taking up extra floor estate without adding real value to your space. In this article, we compiled together a few less conventional built-ins seen in Singapore homes with the extra criterion of practicality. These will definitely have you rethinking your conventional carpentry work. 1. A multipurpose kitchen island A kitchen island that moves? That’s what this built-in essentially is. Its mobility means it can be manoeuvred to where it’s needed the most ..read more

Some say drinking warm water can improve wellbeing and many use a thermos bottle to carry warm water around. However, thermos bottles get dirty easily and if it is not cleaned regularly, researchers found that it may contain more bacteria than toilet plates! Let us teach you how to clean unused and used thermos bottles! Image: Pixabay Unused thermos bottles cleaning method Whether which bottle brand you are choosing, you may be very concerned about the smell of the new thermos bottle. You may be afraid of the chemical residues and would like to clean them before using them. The first time yo ..read more

Design: PRODUCE Vacation is synonymous with a relaxing, luxurious hotel stay. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic still raging on, an overseas vacation getaway might be still out of reach for most of us. Feeling stranded? Fret not! Here are 10 simple home renovation tips, to help you get started on achieving the coveted hotel vibe for a comfortable getaway, right in the comfort of your home! #1. No visual clutter to usher a sense of calm and order Image from: Luke Arthur Wells Since there is always a place for everything in a hotel, there is minimal clutter since unnecessary things are kep ..read more

With the rise of telecommuting, having a home office is becoming more of a necessity. Don’t have an extra room to spare? Convert a part of your bedroom into a workspace. Visually, you’ll want to make sure things don’t look too disjointed. Also pay attention to function—a home office and bedroom combo needs to be both conducive for working and relaxing. We have several ideas: 1. Go with a Murphy A Murphy bed (fold-up bed) is always a good idea for a multipurpose bedroom. You get to fold it up when bedtime’s over so there’s no distraction during working hours. Love that the desk’s on wheels, al ..read more

Design: The Merry Men Interiors It is the year-end rainy season again when the monsoon season provides Singapore some sought after relief from the hot tropical heat. Nevertheless, although Covid-19 news still dominates the front pages, we should not forget that dengue still poses a serious threat to Singapore and dengue cases are expected to rise at year-end as Aedes mosquito population increases this year. Furthermore, the wet and damp weather sets the perfect condition for mosquitoes to breed and more people than ever are working from home. Therefore, we have far greater exposure to the d ..read more

Most of us don’t consider home insurance necessary, thinking that the fire insurance we bought with HDB or the insurance we had to get when we took a loan with the bank is adequate. But as we will see, those don’t cover everything. SCDF reported that the number of fire-related incidents caused by unattended cooking and electrical fires increased in residential homes last year, up from the year before. Just this month, four people, which included two children, were taken to hospital when a PMD fire broke out in a Sembawang flat. A PMD fire broke out in a Sembawang flat at the end of Nov 2021 ..read more