Handwoven Magic

Weave a Middle Eastern rug into your living space for an instant luxe touch.

byElizabeth Liew Oct 2016

Weave a Middle Eastern rug into your living space for an instant luxe touch

A Persian or Isfahan handknotted carpet can turn any modern interior into a luxurious space. Keep it fab not drab with these handy care tips: Transform your A/C Save on energy bills without sacrificing comfort with the momit Cool device that turns your existing air-conditioner into a smart system. Simply stick the device on your A/C unit and you can control it right from your smartphone via an app as it automatically “learns” and adapts to your daily living habits!

1. LEAVE DIRT AT THE DOOR Make sure family members and guests wipe their feet after removing their shoes at the main door, so that dirt doesn’t accumulate on your precious carpet!

2. BLOT, NOT RUB Trying to remove a stain by rubbing it can cause it to set permanently. Instead, use a kitchen towel or roll, blotting from the outside in, to soak up any spills, or dab with a warm water-soaked sponge.

3. ROTATION DUTY Every six months, carefully rotate your carpet to prevent areas with heavy foot traffic from wearing down.

Main photo: Living4Media

Isfahan carpet, $580 (UP $1,080).

Persian carpet, $1,180 (UP $2,150).

At $21.95 (UP $23.95), till October 31, from leading supermarkets.

#CleaningHack

Wrap one wet or dry electrostatic sheet around the new Scotch-Brite Easy Sweeper Plus+ for an easier and more satisfying clean. An improved mop plate traps two times more dirt and dust while a flexible head reaches difficult corners with ease.

TICK TOCK

Three time pieces to jazz up your home

Watch Me clock, $77, from Kuhl Home.

Refine wall clock, $70, from BoConcept.

Cuckoo X clock, $239, from Naiise.

SMART WAYS TO COOL DOWN

Protect your windows

Does your home feel too warm or too bright? Unfiltered sunlight can cause skin damage and faded furnishings. Layer on 3M’s Prestige Window Films designed to reject infrared heat by up to 97 per cent and block UV rays with SPF values of over 1,000, for a cooler and safer home.

Quote “SWW” and get 25 per cent off! Promotion ends September 30, 2016.

Visit www.3Mwindowfilm.sg for more information.

Transform your A/C

Save on energy bills without sacrificing comfort with the momit Cool device that turns your existing air-conditioner into a smart system. Simply stick the device on your A/C unit and you can control it right from your smartphone via an app as it automatically “learns” and adapts to your daily living habits!

Visit www.momit.com for more information.