Have you always wanted to have custom-made furniture and homewares? Don’t know where to start? Afraid that it will break the bank? Overwhelmed by the sheer options? Custom experts answer all your burning questions about bespoke items.

Besides the highly anticipated Milan Furniture Fair, the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is another design exposition that has gained international recognition as a key industry event showcasing emerging trends.

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

Now that life and work collide at home, in our study, it is up to us to define the boundaries. Here, we look at some of the wisdom and tips from some of the world’s most prominent office furniture brands.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

H&D IN STORE

The kitchen countertop has seen more action than any other surface in our homes. Brands around the world continue to develop next-generation materials to be more durable, sustainable and beautiful.

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

Diageo debuts the first-ever collection curated by master blender Dr Jim Beveridge – and it’s a doozy.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

Amassing a cult following in recent months, these homegrown cafes, eateries and home kitchens are wowing diners with innovative ideas, fresh new flavours and DIY kits that are simply mouthwatering.

Together with your votes and our industry insights, we bring you our 11th Domestic Diva Awards – your essential shopping guide for the best in food pantry items, household must-haves, and home and kitchen appliances.

Check out what’s new in stores this month.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

The ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401) is a svelte-looking 14-inch gaming ultrabook that comes equipped with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1650 Ti and AMD's latest and powerful Ryzen mobile processor. Here are five reasons why it should be your next gaming notebook.

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With health and wellness a focus of many people’s concerns right now, check out these innovative appliances you’ll want to invest in to keep your home a safe haven.

Add versatility to your spatial planning by adopting the traditional Japanese concept of Washitsu.

SOLID WOOD FOR THE WIN

If 2020 had gone as planned, the peak would have headed to Geneva in april to attend Watches & Wonders, the major watch fair formerly known the Salon Internationale de la haute horlogerie, or SIHH

Engage in circular fashion and help reduce your carbon footprint by renting your wardrobe.

While circuit breaker, lockdown and other various movement control restrictions begin to lift, life as we know it will likely not simply revert back to how it was in a blink of an eye.

Dive into The Peak’s furniture guide to creating a home workspace where you can flourish, and constraints are taboo.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

A watch that’s fashionable, practical and athletic?

As The Peak rounds up the latest crop of ladies’ timepieces, we also take a moment to consider what makes female watch fans tick.

Get the most bang out of your buck with these 20 ideas on how to save and grow your wealth for the rest of the year.

In this first-ever youth takeover of Her World, we gave them a canvas to express themselves: a group of street dancers lets us in on their vibrant lifestyle (captured and styled by Lasalle students), young women make themselves heard on issues close to their hearts, and beauty lovers share their insider addresses. This is a glimpse at what makes young people tick.

Here’s our guide to creating one that suits your lifestyle and blends harmoniously with the rest of your home.

A total of 155 new products. More than 180 award categories. A panel of 14 dedicated judges. Weeks of non-stop testing.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

Appreciating a bottle of exquisite Burgundy or rare dram of whisky demands reverence. The only way to drink either one is with proper, quality crystal glassware.

The most recherche of fragrances never fails to leave an enduring, sometimes alluring impression while a self-care regimen and other fixings keep us looking sharp and charged around the clock.

Tempest Kirin.

Find out why co-living spaces offer stylish living while still being good for the earth as well.

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE.

For lighting designers around the world, Euroluce is nothing less than the industry’s equivalent of what the Oscars mean to established actors in Hollywood.

Timeless’ top-selling product, Timeless Tomato

Want healthy, radiant skin in 2020? Make these tried-and-tested award winners your beauty go tos.

The latest and most talked-about collections

Elevate your reunion dinner gathering with a stylish table spread fit for presenting those sumptuous dishes.

Go bold this season and ditch that white tablecloth for something textured and darker-hued instead. Contrast it with colourful tableware for an unforgettable look.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 2080 Super is very, very fast, but if you’re looking to take things up a notch with factory overclocks and custom cooling solutions, there are plenty of cards out there vying for your money.

Unique conversation pieces for the friend who has it all.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

The latest and most talked-about collections

Cheer in your hood.

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

If you’re houseproud and love to entertain, you’ll want the very best for your family and guests.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

Airline food embraces wellness as SIA introduces clean cuisine for premium class passengers.

EVENTS, PROMOTIONS & NEWS

Alexander Wang and Bvlgari have come together to release a capsule collection of the latter’s Serpenti bag with a twist.

Keep updated on new products in beauty, health, home and food here

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There’s no better time or place for yacht makers to unveil their latest creations than at the world’s most prestigious events on water at the Côte d’Azur this autumn. Here, we preview just a few of the head-turners at Cannes Yachting Festival (Sept 10-15) and Monaco Yacht Show (Sept 25-28).

Skin Care

THAT’S THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT.

If you intend to make the kitchen the highlight of your home, then you’ll want to consider investing in one that comes with quality finishes and a sleek design.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

A glittering canvas for artistic and creative expression, the encompassing Bohème watch collection is Montblanc’s answer to women’s horology desires.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

Skin-safe Tattoo Removal.

Black and white kitchens never go out of style. We suss out striking materials that let you reimagine this timeless combination.

A monochromatic scheme isn’t monotonous when you use the various shades of a single colour to create depth and character.

“Our planet is struggling, and never before has it been more obvious that we need to take action to protect our environment Mater believes in working to turn waste plastic into durable and desirable designs for the home,” says Henrik Marstrand, CEO and founder of Mater, a 13-year-old Danish furniture brand that uses sustainable and ethically sourced materials.

Custom keycap sets that will literally make you stop and stare.

A pair of casks that theoretically should have clashed, wound up creating a whisky of exceptional character.

EVENTS, PROMOTIONS & NEWS

Try these two Singapore restaurants serving seasonal produce in creative and delicious ways!

WOVEN WONDERS

The latest and most talked-about collections.

Keep updated on new products in beauty, health, home and food here.

Your guide to luxury travel & wellness.

The web browser is your window to the world, so pick wisely.

These are examples of seasonal produce that is available only during certain months of the year – usually in late spring – and can be found at some suppliers, restaurants and stores in Singapore. Other countries and businesses may have produce with seasons different from the ones shown here.

The 15 here have one thing in common: They are going to be most sought after.

READY, STEADY, SHOP!

Read on for the 10 hottest trends from the most widely anticipated design event of the year!

Vintage kilim rugs that have gone through wear and tear are given a new life in the form of cushion covers, thanks to local Web store Better Piece.

When it comes to the kitchen, the countertop is where all the action happens – that’s why durability is essential.

Not only does the Laundrin fabric softener smell good and make your clothes easy to iron, its anti-crease and anti-static formula softens and reduces the friction against skin, too.

To welcome the Year of the Pig, bespoke luxury Portuguese rug manufacturer Ferreira de Sa designed the limited edition Fortune rug.

SUMMERTIME FUN.

SUMMERTIME FUN.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

Your eyebrows frame your face, and you can shape them to perfection with Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil.

The DFS Masters of Wines and Spirits event is back for its eighth edition.

It seems like it was only yesterday that we were still sending letters and driving manual cars.

A slew of innovative ideas are pushing the envelope of technology, to manufacture and test new products in a bid to improve patient care.

The easiest and most effective way to remove dirt and longwearing makeup from your face is to use micellar water.

A technique that gets smarter over time.

The Nike PG-2 PlayStation Colorway limited edition basketball shoes are the collaborative results between Nike Basketball, Sony PlayStation and NBA star Paul George (PG).

The latest and most talked-about collections

Activity trackers are getting more powerful, and smartwatches are getting healthier.

HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards is back and the 2019 edition means a new round of polls to find the best technology brands of 2018.

These aren’t remote retreats but hotels that have your wellbeing at the heart of its front desk

Eat Right ! FUEL YOUR BODY!

If you’ve got it, flaunt it, and what better way to showcase your collections than on a shelf that says as much about your interesting personality as the items on display.

A new customisable sneaker is more than a sum of its many parts.

JUST FOR YOU.

Korean cosmetics giant Amorepacific has a lofty dream of conquering the world with its brand of K-beauty.

GLASS SKIN

WHAT’S NEW IN STORE

We tested over 600 products from 300 brands to bring you the very best your skin deserves.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

Now that limited editions, capsules and drops have become, well, the norm, what can Tod’s – which is not synonymous with any of them – bring to this already very crowded market?

How do you make a burger that slays all the rest? We ask Chef Adam Penney of Three Buns for his secret tricks

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

It's not just about performance any more, smartphones are reaching peak luxury lifestyle.

NVIDIA’s Turing cards are packed with advanced ray tracing technology. It’ll be awhile before you can take advantage of that though, but in the meantime, these cards are still very, very fast. For every hardcore gamer out there, here are the best GeForce RTX 2080s money can buy.

Here’s the basis of Botaneco Garden’s Organic Chia Seed Oil & Honey range:

Mercedes-Benz’s best-selling model for over a decade has been updated and looks set to keep the tills ringing.

Make each Christmas gift count with useful presents from Brother

What’s Christmas without tables of festive treats? MARY LIM rounds up the best offerings of the season to share with your kin.

Pamper yourself and your loved ones this Christmas season with the GOLDWELL Kerasilk sets

If you're houseproud and love to entertain at home, you'll want the very best for your family and guests!

If the presentation of new kitchen designs at Eurocucina – the world’s most famous kitchen fair – is anything to go by, domestic cooking areas are certainly moving towards a darker palette, with ambient lighting and slimmer profiles. Here’s a look at the latest kitchen systems by some of the world’s most outstanding kitchen producers, and we predict four trends that will dominate the kitchen arena in 2019.

CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Base helps your makeup last throughout the day, offers SPF 27 PA++ UV protection and leaves your skin super soft.

No animals are harmed in the production of these juicy meat-tasting burgers.

Entry-level phones used to be drab plastic affairs with limited features and barely usable cameras. All of that has changed in recent years. Budget phones today offer much of the same experience as flagship devices, including bezel-less designs and multiple cameras. But which phone gives the most bang for buck?

Two major timepiece retailers here have opened their digital doors.

The vinyl revival is here to stay.

Matcha Love for This High Tea.

EVENTS, PROMOTIONS & NEWS

When it comes to children’s rooms, it’s only natural to want to provide a space conducive to their well-being. Here are some bedroom design ideas for their growing-up years.

A girl can never have too many bags, and if you’re looking to add another one to your collection, consider getting the D&C PU leather sling bag in pink.

Does your child want to go trick-or-treating as a superhero, a monster, or a character from his favourite cartoon or movie? Keep this list of costume and accessory stores handy. By SASHA GONZALES

Music has a powerful impact on your brain and mental health. Recent studies prove it can help to…

This executive saloon is larger, more spacious and more refined than before.

Ready to save some money? JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN rounds up the top baby equipment rental places to hit for everything, from breast pumps to carriers, toys and even winter wear.

No matter your preferred style, it’s hard to deny the appeal of fresh, natural-looking skin that you won’t be embarrassed to head out or take a selfie with (see reformed new mum Kylie Jenner).

There’s no better time for vegetarians than now, with a new wave of innovative restaurateurs and chefs out to seduce both converts and cynics alike with novel dishes in which greens truly shine. And many delicious veggie friendly options are popping up at regular joints. It’s truly the best of both worlds.

EVENTS, PROMOTIONS & NEWS

Brandt zoneless horizone tech technology boasts a true zoneless induction cooking surface, being able to accommodate all shapes and sizes of cookware - from rectangle pans to oval dishes.

Watch asian shows or Hollywood blockbusters using Singtel's over-the-top video streaming service- Singtel Cast

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

GEAR FOR GEARHEADS

EVENTS, PROMOTIONS & NEWS

To celebrate National Day, we asked chefs to give their signature twist on their favourite Singaporean dish.

Focus on recuperating during your confinement period instead of slaving over the stove. MIA CHENYZE susses out popular confinement food delivery services to consider.

FED UP WITH SLOW WI-FI?

From indulgent services that treat your hair concerns, to the latest high-tech gadgets for a couture blow-out, these experts guarantee you hair that will turn heads.

This is your last chance to taste these Islay vintages.

Ready, steady, shop!

No home is complete without showcasing your favourite souvenirs and decor accessories. Dressing your sideboards, side tables and display shelves with knick-knacks you love adds character to your living spaces.

NOT HAVING ENOUGH SPACE IS A COMMON ISSUE FACED BY MANY HOMEOWNERS. HERE ARE SOME INNOVATIVE IDEAS ON HOW TO ENSURE THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE ROOM FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY AND ALL THE THINGS YOU NEED.

PRETTY NECES SARY With homeowners becoming more in tune with design trends, even the appliances they buy have to be pretty. These include ceiling fans, which have a bad reputation for being an unsightly, albeit necessary, home appliance.

Here are 10 ways to give your home a fresh new look, without having to tear down the walls.

Reconstructive surgery, astronauts and Middle Eastern royalty. This is the story of how they all came together for Dr Yannis Alexandrides’ 111Skin.

EVENTS, PROMOTIONS & NEWS

OUR FAVOURITES FROM UNIQLO’S LATEST LINE OF MOTIF-LADEN ACTIVEWEAR.

Too shy to express themselves?

SHOPPING IDEA S FOR QUICK FIXES WHEN SPRUCING UP Y OUR SPACE.

Artisanal products by small-batch producers from France are exclusively available for the first time at the new So France at Duo Galleria.

Parisian candle-making institution now has a retail presence in town.

The city is filled with plenty of hot spots for design lovers to discover, but these 10 Insta-worthy boutique hotels will make you opt to stay in, instead.

The third-generation Mercedes CLS is armed with a sharper design, cooler features and a sportier character, in a bid to re-assert its position as the pre-eminent four-door coupe.

How would “forever four-year-old” Abbie Cadabby interpret Ed Sheeran’s famous song, Shape of You?

If you bought a CPU in the last few years, you’re likely affected.

WITH MORE PARTICIPATING WATCH BRANDS(35), MORE VISITORS THAN EVER (20,000) AND NEW DIGITAL INITIATIVES, THE SALON INTERNATIONAL DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE (SIHH) ANNUAL WATCH FAIR IS MOVING TOWARDS ACHIEVING THAT TRICKY EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN EXCLUSIVITY AND HOLDING ITS OWN IN A NOISY DIGITAL-DOMINATED WORLD. HERE, OUR REPORT FROM GENEVA, FEATURING THE FAIR’S BEST BOOTHS, CELEBRITY SPOTTINGS, WATCH-CHIEF QUOTES, AND OF COURSE, WATCHES AND HOROLOGICAL INNOVATIONS.

THESE FOUNDATIONS WON’T SLIDE OR MELT OFF DESPITE THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY.

Now that you’ve got that stunning backsplash and cutting-edge oven installed, it’s time to furnish your kitchen with the prettiest and niftiest kitchenware. Here are 30 iconic items you’ll want to own.

Say goodbye to love handles with these high-technology wearables.

The Trame tile collection by Italian brand Lea Ceramiche comprises three sophisticated materials that are suitable for almost any home – Plaster, Matter and Canvas.

It’s billed as Singapore’s biggest carnival, and it doesn’t disappoint. The Prudential Marina Bay Carnival occupies a space larger than three football fields, and features 22 rides and attractions, as well as 29 game booths.

Choosing the right preschool from almost 1,400 child care centres in Singapore can be a daunting process. SASHA GONZALES asks the experts how you can fi nd the best fit for your little one.

From crackling pork belly panggang to chilli crab turkey and chendol log cakes, FELICIA WONG and STEPHANIE YEO round up the local festive treats your family will love this holiday season.

EVENTS, PROMOTIONS & NEWS

Style Meets Passion at This Luxe Hotel in Italy

This year’s best skincare, makeup and body products for the ultimate in top-to-toe pampering. By Joyce Cheo.

Fashion, fun and everything new for your little one

LUXE NEWS • ON TIME • ON THE ROAD • FOOD & WINE • IN STYLE • HIGH LIFE

DRESS YOUR SMILE WITH A SWEET WASH OF COLOUR.

If Junior is a fan of Lego, you won’t want to miss the upcoming The Lego Ninjago Movie.

CONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.

Remember the days of colourful, handwoven friendship bands?

Essentials.

Perfect brows can be so hard to get right. Luckily, Benefit has come to the rescue with these easy-to-use brow products.

In this weather, you need your makeup to last – which is why you’ll love CANMAKE’s Summer Tinted Series.

So go on an adventure with some of the best sex toys on the market right now.

Give your hands some well-deserved pampering with Jurlique’s limited edition Rose Hand Cream Handpicked 2017.

Find out what makes these beauty products champions and how to get the most out of them.

These inbuilt systems and loose furniture products are all about stylish storage! Perfect for open-concept kitchens that blend form and function, they provide specialised solutions for the modern lifestyle.

5 FURNITURE TRENDS FROM THE MILAN FURNITURE FAIR

We round up five stylish microwave ovens that will make meal prep a fuss-free affair.

Let a statement-making feature wall be the focal point of your home.

Art and design showcases around the world worth checking out.

FROM INDONESIA TO THAIL AND AND MYANMAR, ENJOY EXPLORING SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL SCENERY IN SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST STUNNING CHARTER YACHTS.

Achieve an all-natural atmosphere with the Treverktrend tile collection by Marazzi.

Fresh out of Salone del Mobile in Milan, the Anglepoise Mini metallic collection is a sophisticated range that will add an effortlessly chic atmosphere to your office and living room.

TRY A MENSTRUAL CUP. IT’S REUSABLE, AND MORE FUSS-FREE THAN YOU’D THINK THIS AND OTHER WAYS YOU CAN DO YOUR PART TO CUT YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT THIS EARTH DAY AND BEYOND

Bathrooms offer more than just a space for daily cleansing. Be inspired to create a personal zone where you can rest and relax, with these trending bathroom looks.

Cleansing not only removes makeup, impurities and dead skin cells, but also helps prep the skin for skincare.

The audio jack is disappearing. The iPhone 7 was the first to do it, and rumours abound that Android phones are going to follow suit. Embrace the wireless future with one of these top Bluetooth offerings.

With temperatures set to rise during the hot and dry season in Singapore, keeping cool is a prime concern. Fret not, here are 50 tips to help you combat the heat while keeping your living spaces comfortable and stylish.

The new Megane is more upmarket than ever, and comes with a long list of features that include a digital instrument cluster, snazzy infotainment unit and a branded hi-fi system.