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.

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.

Savvy collectors are gravitating towards lesser-known gemstones with a rarity that makes them investment-worthy.

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With dials made from precious stones originating from space or the earth, these pretty timepieces attract even the attention of our most exotic feathered friends.

Invest in self-care this month as our beauty experts suss out the best wellness and beauty treatments for The Weekly’s annual Spa Awards

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

Lush and luxe escapades for a soul-reviving, peace-inducing overhaul.

David Price’s family home is a culmination of nearly 30 years of experience in designing dream residences for an international clientele across the south of France.

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

If you’re after a trip that’s steeped in history, culture and heritage, check into these hotels for the complete experience

Alessandro Michele’s magical beasts are real and they live in Gucci’s Hortus Deliciarum.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

The most audacious jewels from Gucci’s High Jewellery debut are worn with daring and panache by the most fabulous femmes.

Pampering where exceptional design is a priority Writer Lorelle Williams

Treat yourself to indulgence and pampering after a day spent in Vietnam’s most liveable city.

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

Fascinated with all the hype surrounding healing crystals? Here’s everything you need to know if you’re keen to get started on this ancient ritual.

Chanel-Pharrell—a collection that deftly melds the ethos of the classic French House with Pharrell’s unique brand of swag—has finally been unveiled. Whether standing in front of the camera or speaking about his friendship with the late Karl Lagerfeld, every moment is filled with what makes Pharrell, well, Pharrell.

Showcasing over 3,000 carats of certified rubies, Van Cleef & Arpel’s Treasure of Rubies is a disciplined study of beauty. Charmaine Ho reports from the launch in Bangkok.

Determined to veer off the tourist trail in Peru, intrepid traveller Karen Tee takes the road less travelled in the Sacred Valley to get to Machu Picchu.

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

This 13,000sqf store has a wide variety of stone finishes.

Having built a career out of supplying natural stone slabs to architects and designers here, homeowner Francis Tay decided to turn his love for the material into the highlight of his new home. Isabelle Tow drops in to find out more from the man himself.

Being good at googling stuff doesn’t make you an expert. That’s why we’ve got three people who are experts in their fields to teach us how to do specific things better.

On the East Coast of the United States, this seemingly traditional home is surrounded by nature, but features glamorous interiors that reflect the owners’ chic style. KARINE MONIE finds out more from its designer.

In London, two things are almost certain – grey skies and incessant rain. But just a two-hour drive away is the Cotswolds, a rural area of England bathed in sunlight and carpeted in green and gold. One writer hits the country road.

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.

A beautiful balance is achieved between architecture and nature in this abode that celebrates tropical living.

If you can’t fall asleep without counting sheep, here’s one trick that seems worth a shot: writing a to-do list. Researchers at Baylor University in Texas conducted a study that was published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. The experiment had 57 healthy participants between 19 and 30 spend the night at a sleep lab. All were given a five-minute writing assignment before hitting the sack. Half were asked to write about the things they needed to do over the next few days (to-do list), while the others were asked to write about the things they’d completed over the past few days (completed list). Results showed that those who wrote to-do lists fell asleep by an average of nine minutes faster than those who wrote completed lists. Researchers think the act of offloading one’s mind through writing probably helps to ease bedtime worry, so go ahead and pen down tomorrow’s tasks before hitting the sack!

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Jewel-box colours and subtle patterns inspired by Hispanic-Moroccan influences breathe new life into an old farmhouse in the south of France.

Even the most seasoned traveller seeking a hot new travel destination, or elusive ancient land, will be spellbound by magical Bhutan, possibly the ‘last Shangri-La on earth’ that lives up to its newfound hype

If you are a fan of hot stone treatments, you will love the new Pink Himalayan Salt Stone Massage at Conrad Macao’s Bodhi Spa.

Fresh off the success of La La Land, Emma Stone is poised to take over Hollywood… again.

Homeowners may be familiar with Cosentino as an internationally established brand offering premium and innovative stone surfacing materials, but few are aware of its origins or the man behind it. Home & Decor travels to Spain to find out more about the inspirational success behind the family-owned company and its humble beginnings.

Kenneth Goh jets off to Tokyo to marvel at Cartier’s new Magicien collection of high jewellery pieces.He speaks to Jacqueline Karachi - Langane, Creative Director at Cartier, about how legends are made, one sparkle at a time.

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