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From the United States, Mexico and France to Australia and China, these spaces have everything to please the eye and boost creativity.

The 17th edition of the London Design Festival was, once again, a celebration of talent from the UK – which has one of the biggest creative economies in the world – and beyond with over 400 different events, exhibitions and installations.

Florence Ng, founder and creative director of Synergraphic Design, which specialises in glass art and design, reveals the intricacies of working with this beautiful, fragile and versatile material.

A new home represents the opportunity to start things on a clean slate, so this family took a leap of faith with a crisp, elegant look they’d never attempted before, says ISABELLE TOW.

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Every year, we shine a light on 18 distinguished and powerful women in the Great Women Of Our Time Awards.

ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THERE ARE 217,200 SINGAPOREANS LIVING ABROAD.

The century-old mythical Hotel Lutetia in Paris reopens after four years of renovations with a design that propels it into the 21st century.

Living on your own comes with many joys and challenges. Here are 30 nifty appliances that make flying solo a breeze.

Soneva founder says hospitality operators need to think of the environmental and social impact of their work beyond Covid-19.

In just a few months, the pandemic has changed how we work and play. Collectors tell The Peak about how the ways they appreciate watches have been transformed in a time of tumult.

Moooi partners a new designer to create a unique lamp that will light up your home and life.

New ways in which fine watches are looking to make an impression in the dark.

Prefall’s key looks + a photographer husband and model wife = a fun dress-up sesh.

The homeowners and interior designer may have focused their efforts and budget on key spaces within the four levels of a strata terrace home, but the overall result is harmonious and cohesive, as Lynn Tan discovers.

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NO TRADITIONAL FASHION SHOOTS ALLOWED? NO PROBLEM.

REIMAGINING THE OFF-SCREEN MOMENTS ON A MOVIE SET, THE CINEMATIC NEW YORK-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER NAT IRLIN SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE UNDERSTATED GLAMOUR OF PRE-FALL'S 'SOS-INFLECTED TRENCH COATS, SHEATH DRESSES AND SKIRT SUITS.

WITH SUSTAINABILITY NOW PART OF THE MAINSTREAM CONVERSATION, MAKEUP AND SKINCARE BRANDS HAVE INCREASINGLY BEEN SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON THEIR OPERATIONAL PROCESSES THAT WERE ONCE HIDDEN AT “THE BACK END”.

Selecting vino for dinner will never be the same again as sommeliers push boundaries on what a wine list should be.

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

Social distancing may be the new normal, but staying in doesn’t have to be a claustrophobic nightmare. The Her World team has put together a selection of things to try while being indoors, because we’re here to support you #HerWorldWithYou.

From powerful runway shows to red-carpet movie glitz, Nicolas Ghesquière’s Louis Vuitton collections have always celebrated expressive individuality. And at the recent awards season, he upped the ante, taking things to the next level.

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

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.

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.

K11 Musea in Hong Kong presents dazzling new possibilities for the future of retail.

Jewel Changi Airport is taking dining to a whole new level at an enchanting lush oasis.

A dark palette with metallic accents forms the futuristic ambience of this apartment. ISABELLE TOW takes a look.

An affordable and hearty culinary spread that’s big on taste and flavours, for that indulgent – yet healthy – outing.

SINGAPORE'S MOST NOTABLE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS OF 2019 AND THEIR OUTSTANDING PROJECTS.

Tired of the traditional red and green festive decor? Be inspired by our round-up of different styles to give your home a fresh new look this season.

Flexipreneur, artist, fitness enthusiast, movie buff... The modern woman’s lifestyle calls for creating time and space for passions and personal expression.

The new Dell XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 are even more versa le than ever

As one of Singapore’s leading watch retailers marks 40 years in the business, its head considers the transformations in the timepiece trade.

A work of art ages, but a skilled conservator will be able to peel away layers of grime and restore – for a while anyway – its original beauty.

In New York City’s Flower District, this new hotel accommodates a series of striking spaces designed by Yabu Pushelberg and Rockwell Group.

Pampering where exceptional design is a priority Writer Lorelle Williams

Looking to change things up around the house? Here are 15 speedy ways to inject colour and style to refresh your home

The Continental TechShow 2019 was a showcase of the future of the connected, electric car.

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Peru, not long ago aswarm with backpackers, has lately become a glamorous getaway boasting hotels whose design features complement the destination’s dramatic natural environs and reflect its complex heritage.

Love reading a book by the window but dislike the heat and glare from the sun? SSG® VariShield by Singapore Safety Glass is a smart glass that effortlessly tints in response to the sun’s heat.

“Sustainability, purpose and aesthetics drive each project.”

Love reading a book by the window but dislike the heat and glare from the sun? SSG® VariShield by Singapore Safety Glass is a smart glass that effortlessly tints in response to the sun’s heat.

Through his photographs, hiroshi sugimoto, one of Japan’s most important contemporary artists, obscures and alters reality, blurring the boundaries between truth and illusion.

“Clients are involved in the design process from the beginning.”

An overhaul can be more beneficial than buying a new flat altogether.

Love reading a book by the window but dislike the heat and glare from the sun? SSG® VariShield by Singapore Safety Glass is a smart glass that effortlessly tints in response to the sun’s heat.

Love reading a book by the window but dislike the heat and glare from the sun? SSG® VariShield by Singapore Safety Glass is a smart glass that effortlessly tints in response to the sun’s heat.

A place of unimaginable beauty, Chateau La Coste in the south of France is where art, architecture and wine converge and are in harmony with nature.

We’re used to recycling kitchen waste – great job on properly disposing of that milk carton – but when it comes to beauty product packaging, things aren’t as straightforward.

Forget the traditional ways of defining success. Here’s how to reevaluate your career trajectory and set goals that won’t burn you out.

Conceived in the 18th century, the ryokan represents an exclusive form of rural hospitality based on treating guests as family.

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EVERYONE EXPECTED RICCARDO TISCI’S DEBUT FOR THE BRITISH HERITAGE LABEL TO BE A HYPED-OUT, CELEBRITY– CHARGED AFFAIR – AND THEN IT WAS ANYTHING BUT.

As living spaces in urbanised areas become ever more restricted, homeowners are looking for clever ways to make a small home feel a little larger.

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Quick and easy ways to get your home clean and organised for the Lunar New Year.

From the busy metropolis of Bangkok to the deep green of the Malaysian jungle, these stays will refresh the soul.

Wine in the alcohol world is the sartorial equivalent of the LBD (little black dress) – a timeless staple for all occasions – it is trend-proof and never lets you down.

Now entering its 131st year, Lalique has earned a reputation as one of the world’s great crystalware manufacturers, with its mastery of traditional techniques and understanding of light, transparency and colour that result in the creation of precious works of art.

The flagship smartphone market is one of the most competitive consumer spaces out there. It’s the place where manufacturers get to showcase their greatest research and development, and most luxurious designs. These are the best phones of the year.

Some silver-screen remakes from the era are great (cue A Star Is Born); others not so (see – or should it be not see – Carrie).

Last month at its annual developer conference, Samsung unveiled a remarkable device: a smartphone with a folding display that opens like a book.

The new sleek and modern KITCHENminis® appliances by WMF will be the pride of your kitchen

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.

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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.

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You do not need to fall down a rabbit hole to have an adventure in this home, as LYNN TAN discovers.

A combination of art and function – that’s the best way to describe the intricate products that glass artist Nathalie Ziegler Pasqua creates.

WHOEVER SETS RULES TO ACCESSORISING DOESN’T KNOW HOW TO LIVE THE GOOD LIFE. FEMALE COLLABORATES WITH CHANEL TO PLAY DRESS UP, FEATURING THE FRENCH LUXURY LABEL’S ’80S SOPHISTICATION-MADE-MODERN FALL/WINTER 2018 COLLECTION.

Cold and hard materials, such as metal and concrete, were used to create a warm and welcoming family home. LYNN TAN finds out more about this transformation helmed by an award-winning design team.

Now that we are well into the 21st century, it’s time to look beyond old staples, such as the Eames lounger and Hans Wegner’s Wishbone chair, and uncover fresh favourites for the modern home.

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.

With signs of recovery everywhere, following a dismal economic slowdown, brands are – understandably – playing it safe when it comes to launches.

FUEL YOUR MOTOGP PASSION WITH THESE THREE RACY, LIMITED-EDITION TISSOT TIMEPIECES.

Chanel’s latest Métiers d’Art collection, Paris-Hamburg, takes inspiration from the port town of Karl Lagerfeld’s birth—with plenty of cool sailor accoutrements, to boot.

ELIZA HAMIZAH visits this home in Bugis, where the owners' jet-setting lifestyle and the designer's knack for spatial and lighting design resulted in a luxurious interior.

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.

The Fuji Xerox DocuCentre SC2022 is an A3 color multifunction printer for the modern office.

HAVING BEEN IMMERSED IN THE WORLD OF CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR ALL HIS LIFE, BOBBY CHENG PERSONIFIES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BORN AND BRED IN THE REALM OF DESIGN.

The 27-year-old founder and glass master of Wave Murano Glass shares insights on building a glass empire and why he loves the material.

Vice-president of product and marketing at Kinestral Technologies, manufacturer of smart-tinting glass Halio.

Gaming laptops reviews: Alienware 15, Acer Predator Triton 700 to Gigabyte Aero 15x, Asus ROG Zepghyrus GX501

Adobe Dimension CC makes it easy for graphic designers to create highquality, photorealistic still images that include virtual 3D objects. Albert shows us how to use it to easily build product shots and scene visualizations.

Stylish living begins with attention to detail. Add some sparkle to your home with these shimmering trinkets that spark charm and conviviality.

Not one to shirk a difficult challenge, London-based, GhanaianBritish architect David Adjaye is redefining the meaning of social architecture through changing the city’s landscape. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle gets up-close with the man of the moment.

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The annual AD Interieurs exhibition recently unveiled its latest showcase in Paris, comprising a series of rooms designed by 10 iconic interior designers. Home & Decor travels to France for a first-hand visit.

This little red dot just got a lot brighter, with home-grown architectural firm WOHA named Designer of the Year Asia at the recent biannual edition of the Maison & Objet home fair in Paris. It seized the occasion to debut its new design brand, WOHAbeing, on the international design circuit.

Not sure how to get started on renovating your bathroom, or how much it’ll cost? Here’s a handy checklist to run through before embarking on your redesign.

It’s time to gather your family and friends to celebrate a year well spent. But instead of the conventional red-and-green theme that’s too often seen in December, put a refreshing spin to your festive decorating by using this season’s trendiest hues of onyx green and millenial pink, along with a bold tropical look.

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.

With an abiding commitment to produce exceptional timepieces for ladies, and an illustrious history that spans 178 years, it’s no wonder Patek Philippe remains the timepiece of choice for discerning women across the globe.

Keep your windows safe, secure and squeaky clean.

They’re easy to drink, beginner-friendly, and showcase Mother Nature at her finest. No wonder they’re the star attraction at these restaurants and bars.

We answer your renovation and decorating questions with help from industry experts. E-mail questions to maghomedecor@sph.com.sg.

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.

Picking the best kitchen tools and appliances is tricky, so let our awardwinning picks from this year’s Domestic Diva Awards help you decide!

How will stemware look in the future? Riedel’s CEO weighs in.

This Speyside distillery has travelled all the way to Spain to borrow the noses and palates of its finest chefs and sommelier.

Hate cleaning windows? HO PEI YING puts this innovative robot to work to see if it would do a good job of her windows and glass doors.

Set the scene for a cosy family gathering with neutral tones and plenty of texture.

THE LOOK: Silk tulle dress, $50,890, metal and resin sautoir necklace with crystals, glass pearls and beads, $8,540, metal bracelet with glass pearls, $2,680, Chanel. Skateboard, stylist’s own

Embrace black with all the opulent trappings – intricate lace, rich brocade and sparkling embellishments – but stir in some dark, glamorous yet eccentric attitude.

Choice materials, such as some very large floor tiles, went into creating the posh and contemporary look of this apartment.

It’s no longer just an ancient herb that’s used in your granny’s herbal brews. Ginseng’s such a modern-day hit it’s being served in cocktails and ice-cream.

These smartphones from ZTE fuse design and performance with natural ergonomics.

PHILIPPE BRIAND DISCUSSES USE OF GLASS IN SAILING YACHT DESIGN.

GINZA LION BEER HALL GINZA LION PLATTER ($75) + SAPPORO PREMIUM BEER ($12) Not for the faint of heart, this platter features a generous serving of roast beef, honey-barbecued pork ribs, grilled salmon and loads of sausages. A light and crisp beer goes well with this meat-heavy dish.

Build your new home with the environment in mind. Every element counts in maintaining a greener lifestyle, and renovating your place is a good time to start afresh!

Time leaves its mark on everything, creating proud battle scars rich in visual and sensory stimulation. When we see the wondrous watercolour mottling of rusted metal, and the eroded indentations on stone, we recall the touch of cool metal on skin, and the sandpaper-like tactility of rough stone.

Even as the global economic forecast remains downbeat, furniture and product producers and designers gathered at the 55th edition of the Salone del Mobile in Milan in April to celebrate innovative design.

THESE EASY-TO-FOLLOW RECIPES BY SOME OF SINGAPORE’S LEADING BARTENDERS MEAN YOU NOW HAVE ANOTHER WAY TO ENJOY YOUR FAVOURITE BREW.

Here’s what you didn’t know about this awe-inspiring, eco-friendly supercar.

Current mediums of storage all suffer from decay. Books rot, photographs fade, and even hard drives can become corrupt within the decade. But that may soon change.

Q: For more storage, I want to build my cabinets all the way up to the ceiling. Is there a way to access them more easily?

Q: I love the look of marble bathrooms in hotels, but how can I maintain a marble bathroom if the material is porous?

Bye, boring basics. ELISA CHIA rounds up the trendiest feeding bottles and asks the doc for shopping tips.

The high-end smartphone category is one of the most competitive consumer markets out there. It’s the place manufacturers showcase their latest and greatest developments, plus the most luxurious designs. We’ve rounded up five flagships to find out which is truly the best of the best.

Keep the fun flowing and your energy levels up with some easy-to-DIY coffee concoctions. We’re raising our glasses to these.