How A Couple Transformed Their Tampines BTO Into A Cosy Cafe-Like Home With $40k

Recently, there’s been an interesting shift with cafes adopting a more homely vibe, inspiring a parallel trend in home design. More and more people are now keen on giving their homes a ‘cafe-like’ feel and look. Reflecting this trend, we...

9 Must-Know Tips To Design A Pet-Friendly Home In Singapore

As of 2022, Singapore’s total fertility rate was at a historic low of 1.05 average live births for each woman in her reproductive years. We’re a rapidly ageing population, and empty-nesters (married couples whose children have left) face two choices:...

Inside A $65k Ubi BTO Transformation: How This Couple Created Their Raw Yet Playful Home

Sometimes it’s not about the sheer square footage of your unit, but how you design around it. Case in point, this flat we found in Ubi, which combined good space planning (with a touch of Feng Shui considerations to boot),...

How A Singaporean Architect Transformed An Old 1990s Apartment Into A Modern Haven

Freehold condos are a favourite among Singaporeans; but just because the lease doesn’t run out, that doesn’t mean old renovations won’t. Darryl from Lightwell Architects was tasked with restoring an ageing two-bedder, dating back to the 1990s. The result is...

7 Key Details To Watch Out For When Working With Your Interior Designer

When it comes to new homes, the design and construction of the home is one of the main areas where people lose their cool, or get disappointed. There’s a real “asymmetry of information” issue here, as the world of contractors,...

A Young Architect Couple's 40-Year-Old HDB Maisonette Transformation: How They Created A "House In The Sky"

Overlooking the calm Kallang River in Potong Pasir is an old maisonette that’s nearly 4 decades old with a story to tell. Sitting at the top of a four-story block, this home offers great views of the river and the...

From A 30-Year-Old HDB To A Raw Eclectic Home: How A Couple Designed Their Home For $70k

B and C (@bedoksouthhouse) found their dream flat in Bedok South, and it wasn’t just the inside that caught their eye. The road leading to their block is shaded by tall trees, creating a cosy feel every time they come...

We Had A Strict $60k Reno Budget: How We Rebuilt Our 22-Year-Old Condo Into A Mid-Century Modern Home

For many, the idea of renovating an older condominium can be especially daunting, raising concerns about outdated architecture, potential repairs, and the complexities of modernising an older space. However, for one couple, these challenges were not deterrents but rather a...

Inside A $60k Bidadari BTO Makeover: How This Couple Created Their Japandi Home

Starting a renovation for your BTO flat in Singapore? The process can be as exciting as it is complex. We interviewed a couple who recently transformed their new BTO flat in Bidadari into a space they proudly call home. From...