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Avoid Renovation Delays In 2022: 7 Common Reasons Why It Happens

There’s no doubt about it – this is officially the worst time to be renovating your home.  From rising material…

9 May 2022 by Adriano | 11 min read

An Introvert Renovates: How To Furnish An Introvert’s Home (Part 3)

The walls, floors and ceilings are done. All the fixtures and carpentry are in place. Now comes the fun bit…

9 May 2022 by Dan | 8 min read

An Introvert Renovates: How To Design An Introvert’s Home (Part 2)

I think I’ve been preparing for this my whole life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been interested…

2 May 2022 by Dan | 6 min read

An Introvert Renovates: 3 Key Steps To Prepare For Before Renovating (Part 1)

When one journey ends, another begins, so says every motivational poster with a picture of an endless highway. In late…

25 Apr 2022 by Dan | 8 min read

Inside An Incredible $15K Renovation Of A Bidadari 3-Room BTO: How This Couple Did It On Their Own

For most adventurous homeowners, bypassing the interior designer and designing their own home is as far as they would ever…

22 Apr 2022 by Stacked | 13 min read

A $48,000 HDB Renovation Breakdown: A Couple In Their 30s Shares Their Renovation Journey

This story is part of our new reno series, which details renovated houses in Singapore and a breakdown of their…

13 Apr 2022 by Stacked | 17 min read

The Crafty Ways IKEA Gets You To Buy More Stuff: Here’s Why Singaporeans Are Addicted

Did you know that IKEA is currently the most valuable furniture brand in the world?  (It’s valued at over $21…

6 Apr 2022 by Adriano | 13 min read

Living On-site While Renovating? Here Are 6 Points That Will Help

Renovation delays are common due to Covid, and more buyers are unwilling to extend the date of vacant possession. For…

30 Mar 2022 by Ryan J | 8 min read

Inside A Genuinely Authentic HDB Home With An Eclectic Mix Of Pre-Loved Furniture

Whatever your views are on older HDBs in Singapore, there’s always been a certain charm about them. Whether it is…

21 Mar 2022 by Stacked | 9 min read

Stop Blaming Just The IDs: Here’s The Less-Talked About Side Of The Renovation Industry

I last wrote about the inside track on the construction industry in Singapore.  But as I ended off – it…

13 Mar 2022 by Adriano | 15 min read

A Black & White Lover’s Guide To Choosing Colours For Your Home

Picture this: I’m reclining on my sofa in my recently-renovated living room. I’m reading Joyful by designer Ingrid Fetell Lee….

9 Mar 2022 by Dan | 10 min read

4 Awkward Layout Challenges In Singapore Apartments And Stylish Solutions To Solve Them

While most new launches that you’ll see today have pretty regularly shaped and efficient layouts (these are naturally easier to…

23 Feb 2022 by Adriano | 11 min read

An Inside Look Into The “Shady” Renovation/ID Industry In Singapore: Here’s How It Really Works

We recently wrote about a horrible renovation story in Singapore, and it was clear it struck a chord with many…

20 Feb 2022 by Adriano | 14 min read

6 Aesthetic Cafe Features To Steal To Elevate Your Home Dining Experience

Who doesn’t like to enjoy a nice cup of coffee, while relaxing beneath a canopy of foliage and flora? It’s…

16 Feb 2022 by Stacked | 8 min read

A Singapore Couple’s 9-Month Renovation Nightmare And What You Can Learn From It

With Covid-19 raging, most homeowners reasonably expect the occasional hiccup or miscommunication, when it comes to renovations. Engage the wrong…

4 Feb 2022 by Ryan J | 14 min read

Avoid A Renovation Nightmare: 6 Screening Tips To Filter Out Terrible Designers And Contractors

Renovations are stressful enough with Covid-19; the last thing you need is a fly-by-night contractor or one that will worsen…

26 Jan 2022 by Ryan J | 9 min read

5 Best Spots To Find Vintage Furniture In Singapore For Unique, One-In-A-Kind Pieces

One of the unintended effects of the pandemic was just how much time people spent at home. So it’s no…

24 Jan 2022 by Stacked | 11 min read

Living In A Contemporary Mid-Century Black-And-White Bungalow In Singapore

Just like shophouse living, living in a black-and-white colonial bungalow is totally unlike any other forms of dwellings in Singapore….

17 Jan 2022 by Stacked | 9 min read