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10 Illegal HDB Renovations You May Not Be Aware Of (Beware A $5,000 Fine)

It’s always fun to see how creative HDB homeowners can get with their homes. But while it’s fun to be creative on the various aspects you’d like to have installed in your home, it’s important to know the guidelines to…

OCTOBER 18, 2022 BY ADRIANO

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5 Interesting 4-Room HDB Layout Ideas To Utilise Your Space Better

Despite all the complaints that people may have about HDBs in Singapore, there’s a lot to admire about how different people have customised their homes to suit their lifestyle. It is quite fascinating to see just how creative some homeowners…

OCTOBER 4, 2022 BY ADRIANO

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I Have A 5-Room HDB With Columns That Can’t Be Removed And Are An Eyesore. Are There Any Better Layout Ideas?

Dear StackedHomes, I plan to renovate my 5-room HDB apartment but have no clue how to make the house spacious and functional. It’s a combination of two 3-room to one 5-room apartment. It’s a mirror image and HDB has converted…

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 BY ADRIANO

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I Used To Work In The Interior Industry: Here Are My 6 Insider Tips To Help You Find The Right ID

Did you know in 2021 there were 1,300 complaints against renovation contracts in Singapore? While that may not sound like a very scary number, that number is only increasing as we’ve already had 807 complaints in the first half of…

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 BY ADRIANO

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8 Different 5-Room HDB Layout Ideas To Make The Most Use Of Space

Some people have the impression that HDBs in Singapore is boring. It all looks the same on the outside, and well, how different can the layouts really get? I for one, beg to differ. As someone who has been to…

AUGUST 26, 2022 BY ADRIANO

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9 Amazing Illusion Tricks To Make A Small Space Look Bigger

I recently saw this amazing illusion exhibit online. It’s incredible isn’t it, just how these illusions can play tricks on your mind to make you perceive something totally different. Some people may call it deceptive, but if done in the…

AUGUST 16, 2022 BY ADRIANO

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The Secret To A Successful Renovation Process: 6 Ways To Better Manage Expectations With Your ID

Every few months, there seems to be at least one negative story about Interior Designers (IDs) or contractors. It’s unfortunate that the relationship between IDs, contractors, and homeowners tends to be quite adversarial – sometimes it seems like homeowners have…

AUGUST 3, 2022 BY RYAN J

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How To Prevent Renovation Nightmares: 9 Key Details To Look Out For In A Renovation Contract

Renovations can be one of the most stressful parts of home ownership. No doubt you’ve heard many horror stories over the years: home buyers blindsided by unexpected costs, terrible workmanship and delays, and – in worst-case scenarios – the contractor…

JULY 24, 2022 BY RYAN J

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5 Stunningly Beautiful Boutique Hotels To Steal Design Inspiration From For Your Home

Have you ever been so enamoured with a hotel, that you were tempted to just stay inside all day instead of exploring the city? Well, I certainly have. And more often than not, it’s not your typical 5-star hotel chain…

MAY 25, 2022 BY ADRIANO

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7 Highly Impractical Condo Design Features That We’d Be Happy To See The End Of

When it comes to condo design features, novelty can sometimes get in the way of practicality. There are features that have appeal just on the basis of being new or unusual. Give it a few years, however, and you might…

MAY 23, 2022 BY RYAN J

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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 costs, to supply chain issues, it’s a torrid time for everyone involved in a renovation project. It’s made an already…

MAY 9, 2022 BY ADRIANO

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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 families waiting on the contractor, there may be a strong temptation to try and live with ongoing renovations – that…

MARCH 30, 2022 BY RYAN J

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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. I read, “Few people would name their favourite color as gray or beige, yet our homes are often cloaked in…

MARCH 9, 2022 BY DAN

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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 sell), some are truly quite the oddball. If you’ve been shopping around in the resale market too, you might have…

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 BY ADRIANO

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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 probably the number one guilty pleasure of many Singaporeans today – paying over the top for coffee in an aesthetic…

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 BY STACKED

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Love That Apple Store Look? Here Are 6 Takeaways To Incorporate Apple’s Elements In Your Home

Apple is now the first company ever to reach a $3 trillion market cap. And if you’ve been following them closely, that’s a 5,800% gain since the debut of the iPhone. To those struggling to make sense of the numbers,…

JANUARY 6, 2022 BY STACKED

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9 Cost-Cutting Ways To Keep Renovation Costs Lower For Resale Homes In 2021

In the current Covid-19 environment, buyers are opting for resale units in a bid to be able to move into their homes more quickly. While this removes the risk of construction delays, there’s still the issue of renovations. The same…

DECEMBER 14, 2021 BY RYAN J

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5 Best Natural Stones Suited For Singapore, According To Experts (Pros And Cons)

Have you ever been to someone’s home, only to find that the space just doesn’t feel as luxurious in person?  The way the drawers close, the way the floor feels as you walk across it barefooted. Even the kitchen countertops…

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 BY STACKED

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