This casual-chic Italian bistro in Keong Saik Road instantly transports you to the cobblestoned streets of Europe.

Housed in the historic Copenhagen Central Post and Telegraph Head Office building, this much anticipated new hotel is a tribute to both classic and contemporary Danish design.

Have you been building a sizeable designer collection over the years? Here’s how to keep those couture pieces in mint condition for as long as possible.

From the runway to the living room, here are some of the best new furniture designs and accessories from the home collections of your favourite fashion labels.

Every level of this 70-year-old terrace house has a fresh and inviting new identity, thanks to its designer and owner Kelvin Teo. ROSSARA JAMIL takes a tour.

WHAT’S TRENDING & WHAT WE THINK

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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.

UNO Interior turned a four-bedroom walk-up apartment with awkward spaces into this fashionable one-bedroom, open-plan home for a couple working the design industry and their fve cats. ASIH JENIE Finds out more.

A new modern vernacular arises from reinterpreting the principles of the traditional kampung house. LYNN TAN ventures into this green microcosm.

Architect Quck Zhong Yi, a partner at Asolidplan, addresses how the pandemic has disrupted his projects, the challenging process of resumption and what we can learn from it.

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.

No more accidental scalding or an owie from sharp edges while showering. Thanks to hansgrohe’s new Croma E range, showering is fun and safe for everyone, whether you are tall or small.

We sit down with award-winning architect Edmund Ng to learn more about his design style, why family is important and how his travels have inspired his work.

Shu Ong, the founder of DuraBlinds, talks to us about reclaiming balconies – some of the most under-utilised spaces ever – with blinds.

Danish furniture designer and educator Hee Welling talks about his collaboration with Hay, the lifespan of furniture and why Scandinavian design is considered universally appealing.

The communal spirit of 17th-century London coffeehouses meets the theatricality of Japanese Noh theatre in this minimalist dessert studio on Seah Street.

The architecture and interior of this luxury hotel’s fve lodges perfectly frame the country’s majestic landscape.

Add a touch of luxe to your desktop landscape with these small items crafted with leather, silver, pop-of-colour, and a sense of humour.

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

Inject a citrusy freshness of the outdoors.

Fashion and lifestyle brand Ong Shunmugam expands its universe with rattan furniture.

WHERE WORLDS COLLIDE

WHAT’S TRENDING & WHAT WE THINK

With exciting plans for the Greater Southern Waterfront announced by PM Lee Hsien Loong, property punters are heading south in anticipation of prices shooting north.

Sleek, stylish pieces for a home office that will contribute to a job well done.

Setting up your child’s room for optimal learning? Here’s what you need to know.

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.

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

Whether you’re a new homeowner or looking to give your space a new look, the design experts at Anhans Interior Design will help to bring your vision to life.

In this terrace house, luxury is born out of a medley of beautiful views, privacy and materials meant to age gracefully.

Brimming with treasured keepsakes, the eclectic decor of this home tells the story of its owners’ blended tastes, heritage, travels and love for toys. MICHELLE LEE takes a tour.

Brimming with character, creative touches and bold colour choices, this apartment is proof that an open layout can still be cosy. MICHELLE LEE delves into its design strategies.

Cool, muted hues and delicately curved shapes help to create the zen atmosphere of this Balmoral condominium apartment. MELODY BAY does a walk-through.

Built on the bones of a former farmhouse, this home-cum-atelier of a designer couple and their four children is a chic combination of bright colours, industrial aesthetics, and fluid indoor-outdoor connection. ASIH JENIE finds out more.

Fang Low, CEO and co-founder of co-living company Figment, talks about how the post-pandemic situation has transformed how we relate to each other – and opened our eyes to compelling issues we need to address.

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.

What’s German metal sculptor and photographer Rainer Lagemann’s personal philosophy? He shares the best piece of advice he’s ever heard, what inspires him and a couple of life lessons.

Cherin Tan, founder of award-winning interior design firm LAANK, talks about LAAT, her unique upcycling furniture label co-created with PHUNK co-founder Alvin Tan.

Thai fashion designer Bhanu Inkawat on Thai street style, the Asian way of life – and the inspiration behind his brand Greyhound Original’s playful collaboration with Ikea.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW.

Nestled in a high-rise designed by UNStudio, this new hotel, inspired by the surrounding landscape of the Chinese city of Hangzhou, features interior spaces created by AB Concept.

Korean chef Mingoo Kang’s latest fine dining destination in Hong Kong is a celebration of communal meals and a contemporary take on 14th century traditional Korean architecture.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

With the consistently low number of Covid-19 infections among the community in Singapore, the government recently eased preventive measures, enabling more employees to return to the workplace from 28 September, 2020.

WHAT’S TRENDING & WHAT WE THINK

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Want to make home-baked treats that look as pretty as they taste - and which you can flaunt on your social media pages? Read on.

What do you need to consider when purchasing your kitchen sink and faucet? We dish on all you need to know.

No more expired groceries and sweating over a hot stove! Today’s smart kitchen appliances let you view the contents in the fridge from your phone, monitor the cooking progress from an app and even prep food based on your unique body composition.

One major design component that impacts the overall look of your kitchen design? The cabinetry. If your kitchen aesthetic gravitates towards ultra-sleek, minimalist looks, here are the ideas to cop for maximum style and function.

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.

The “Made in China” stamp may have had a less than appealing connotation before – but that’s not the case anymore. In these pages, the top 10 trends shaping the country’s soft power of design.

This homeowner sees interior design as a process involving the dressing up of a home. His carefully curated collection of things French and European transports LYNN TAN into the heart of a Parisian maison.

This five-room Choa Chu Kang home to a couple and their four children sports a look that’s not only both contemporary and classically European, but also has plenty of concealed storage space. MELODY BAY scores an invite.

This five-bedroom family home was built on good architectural bones and a great relationship between the owner and the designers. ASIH JENIE find out more.

Interior and furniture designer Geraldine Prieur opens the doors to her recently renovated Parisian apartment to KARINE MONIE for an exclusive interview with Home & Decor.

Interior designer Raymond Lee’s transformation of a Penang shophouse juxtaposes heritage and modernity with sensitivity, flair and refinement.

Interdisciplinary artist Quek Jia Qi shares her journey and lessons from caring for houseplants during the pandemic.

We asked British furniture manufacturer Very Good & Proper’s company director Ed Carpenter to share his childhood, one guilty pleasure and his thoughts on pushing for sustainability as a designer.

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.

African-American portraitist Kehinde Wiley on subverting the power relations embedded in certain art traditions.

Spanish fashion house Loewe has a chic new home in the heart of the affluent Mayfair neighbourhood.

This luxury encampment combines the comfort of modern living with the unforgettable experience of camping in the desert.

Brushed, mirrored or textured, these pieces with a silver accent instantly add a touch luxe to any interior.

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

It may be a while until we can frolic freely on the beach again, so why not bring the beachy vibes indoor?

Local talents join forces to create a furniture brand that exists in the intersection of art, design and sustainability.

HEART OF HOME

In an extraordinary turn of events, Home & Decor travel writer DEVANSHI MODY’s typical assignment to Morocco turned into an extensive three-month quarantine. Find out what happened and what the country has to offer in times of a pandemic.

Like the creatives featured in this issue, the Home and Decor team is a diverse mix of nationalities and cultures – but all of us call Singapore home, and have lived and worked here for many years in the local design scene. Here, we each weigh in on our personal definition of Singapore style.

TRACK & RECORD

We don’t have to look too far to find custom-made sustainable wood furniture in Singapore. Some trees even grow in our gardens.

Marching to their own beat and shaking up the local art and design industry, here are the up-and-coming local creatives to keep your eye on

What exactly encapsulates Singapore style or design? We ask 20 creatives, each an icon in their field, what they think.

How will the global pandemic impact the future of design? This report explores five areas of our lives that may be radically changed from this point forward.

This home was conceived as a backdrop to the homeowner's eclectic style. She tells LYNN TAN how the home has allowed her to realise her teenage dream of becoming an architect or interior designer.

The comparatively modest size of this apartment inspired the designer to delve deeper to create a luxurious yet practical holiday home for the client and his family. LYNN TAN reports.

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.

This family home is a light-filled apartment that utilises colour, spatial flow and texture to convey a decidedly calm space with pops of personality. MICHELLE LEE takes a tour.

A site once fraught with challenges has been transformed into a tropical home designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the materials used and reflect the environmentally-conscious lifestyle of the homeowners, as LYNN TAN discovers.

Mark Wee, DesignSingapore Council’s executive director, talks about the pandemic as a merciless teacher, the new normal and how the future belongs to those who think creatively, adapt nimbly and learn fast.

The multi-disciplinary artist and set designer sheds light on the progress of the local arts and design scene, and lets us in on her daily habits.

Noticing a gap in Singapore’s cleaning industry, paramedic Johnson Zhuo founded Dream Sparkle to offer homeowners a professional way to keep their homes clean.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

In Copenhagen, one of the world’s best restaurants reopened after a year-long hiatus as a rustic-yet-chic urban farm designed by architecture firm Big and interior designer David Thulstrup.

Experience a slice of Hawaiian heaven in this island paradise.

From the soft and subtle pastel hues to the eye-popping shades of lemon, sunflower and sunny-side-up, the colour yellow never fails to add an uplifting dash of positivity and optimism to any space.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

Ask any Singaporean what our national identity is, and he or she would be quick to list out several attributes that bring us together as citizens of this tiny island state.

Designed by Shanghai-based architecture firm X+Living, this project is much more than a hotel for animal lovers and families with young children.

WHAT’S TRENDING & WHAT WE THINK

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

BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITY

Being able to grow our own produce right at home is an enticing idea, but how feasible is it? Urban farmer Darren Tan shares his insights.

Living in a compact home can be chic and functional. All you need are clever design ideas to make the most of your space.

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

There is no such thing as too much storage. Here are 10 clever ways to squeeze extra storage from homes with small footprints.

Soothing hues and minimalist elements in this condominium apartment are an ode to the modernist principles of Japanese interior design. MICHELLE LEE takes a look.

Downsizing is always challenging, especially when it comes to storage. LYNN TAN finds out how Joey Khu not only made room for this couple and their dog, but also the homeowner’s extensive toy collection.

By thinking out of the box and exploring unconventional design solutions, the designer managed to make this small apartment work for a family of five. LYNN TAN finds out how

Beyond mere aesthetics, budget and functionality are also key to the design of this home. The architect-homeowner shares with LYNN TAN that at the end of the day, it is not just about creating a home that looks good, but also one that he can live in.

This gem of a penthouse apartment, which marries the contemporary and the traditional, is tucked away in an old building in Kensington. MELODY BAY finds out more.

A stunning apartment in Moscow draws on the family’s love of travel for inspiration. MIRANDA TAY finds out more.

There is no doubt that the Big Apple is one of the world’s artistic capitals and for this reason, The European Fine Art Fair, or TEFAF, takes place in the city twice a year, first in Spring and then in Fall

Hansgrohe’s latest range of kitchen sinks offers sleek style and practical functionality for homeowners with uncompromising taste.

Keat ong shares the key resons for sIDs rolling out an initiative to provide accreditation for local interior designers.

What sparks WOHA Architects associate, designer, artist and sky gardener Jonathan Choe’s imagination? He shares nuggets of his personal beliefs, guilty pleasures and what drives him on.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

British interior designer Kelly Hoppen gives tribute to Mauritius’s tropical style throughout the spaces of this luxury hotel.

Located in Xi’an, China, this 1,150-square-metre project offers movie enthusiasts an immersive experience where the boundaries between reality and fantasy disappears.

Discerning homeowners and designers can look forward to a wide range of internationally-renowned bespoke brands to browse from.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

Singapore may be just a tiny speck on the world map, but it is perhaps because of its petite stature, which has allowed the republic to quickly grow into a developed nation 55 years after its independence.

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.

WHAT’S TRENDING & WHAT WE THINK

Cop these brilliant design ideas that bridge the gap between style and versatile function.

Set your productivity stage with these chair and task light picks.

Procrastination - it gets to the best of us. If you often struggle with managing your tasks, here’s how you can beat the thief of time.

Keen to style up your work area in the house? Here are ways to set up a home office for every budget.

This couple realised their vision of a modern Victorian home that is cosy and unique, and which incorporates smart home features. Lynn Tan finds out how.

Years of accumulated design references were lovingly woven into this couple’s first home. They let Isabelle Tow in on the elements that make their cosy abode

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.

It’s always a compliment to designers when a homeowner re-engages their services and requests that her new home looks just like the previous one. Lynn Tan finds out how the designer went about creating a similar feel while turning constraints into unique features.

Hidden behind the aging facade of this over two-decade-old block of flats is an apartment that tells the story of its owner through the interesting, sometimes even quirky, collection of furniture, furnishings and art. Lynn Tan unfolds the story.

At Floral designer Dylan Tripp’s home in Rome, houseplants are allowed to grow unmanicured, the furniture is a delighful mix of designer pieces, fine antiques and handmade mementos, and anywhere you stand, you have a connection to the garden. Asih jenie finds out more.

Founder of cardboard carpentry company Paper Carpenter Adrian Chua gets candid about his personal style, childhood musings and a perilous situation that shaped his view on life.

Design luminary Patricia Urquiola talks about the need for designers to be mindful of how their works affect and are affected by the environment.

Yvonne Tan, Dyson’s Digital Motor Engineering Manager, Singapore, talks about what it means to become a modern-day inventor.

Pernette Perriand-Barsac talks about preserving her mother Charlotte Perriand’s legacy with perfume.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

In addition to sophisticated design and idyllic surroundings, this family-friendly hotel offers a variety of activities for both adults and children.

Colourful and interactive, this Spanish shop designed by Masquespacio is surprising in every corner.

Designed by Charles Zana, this hotel reflects the boho chic spirit of the legendary small village of Saint-Tropez, located on the French Riviera.

This new luxury hotel in Qufu, China, is a study in cultural elegance .

Steeped in heritage and history, luxury jeweller Chaumet’s newly reopened store at the iconic Place Vendome in Paris bridges the present with the jeweller’s storied past.

Natural materials, vibrant colours, lush textures and the irresistible charm of perfectly imperfect handmade elements all come together in these African-inspired pieces.

SOLID WOOD FOR THE WIN

DESIGN NEWS, PLACE STOVISIT, THINGS TO BUY

Many homeowners have had to work from home during the recent Circuit Breaker period, and while this sounds like a good move for those who prefer to operate remotely from the comfort of their living room or study, a fair amount of working executives encountered difficulty adjusting to the new routine.

What size to buy? New or resale? Most importantly, what’s your exit plan when you invest in a property? Three experienced property agents shares tips and more.

All it takes to conceal your household shelter is a bit of creativity.

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

Check out what these homeowners and their interior designers did to turn standard BTO layouts into one-of-a-kind spaces.

This eclectic home is the result of three friends coming together to create something wholesome and cosy. ELIZA HAMIZAH finds out how the homeowners’ hobbies are incorporated into the design.

A cohesive colour palette helps tie the look of various styles throughout the home together. DOMENICA TAN finds out how these homeowners designed and styled the interiors of their new abode.

More than the heart of the entertainment industry, the city of Los Angeles is also a hot spot for design lovers to check out the latest in interior styles and architecture.

The fusion of two concepts differentiates this home from other run-of-the-mill, industrial-themed interiors. LYNN TAN finds out how this was achieved.

ELIZA HAMIZAH chats with the homeowners of this laidback home, which has been personalised with travel photos and ceramicware.

This Texas property is the weekend and holiday getaway of Sara Story and her family. KARINE MONIE chats with the interior designer about why she built this home to escape the hustle and bustle of New York City.

Claire Warren recounts her journey towards establishing a retail space dedicated to stylish homeowners in Singapore.

The creative director of Shanghai Tang and daughter of founder David Tang offers a glimpse into her daily life, design style and a cause worth fighting for.

Shermaine Ong, principal designer of MOW Interior Design, offers first-time homeowners advice on making their place stand out.

Paris-based interior architect Tristan Auer embodies the elegance of high-end French design like an ambassador of the French art of living throughout the world.

Vogue’s inaugural restaurant in Southeast Asia launches in the capital of Malaysia.

The founders of design studio Roman and Williams in New York City have opened a cabinet of curiosities dedicated to sharing their passion for design, food and flowers.

Created for children and their parents, this whimsical Beijing space comprises a sophisticated restaurant and play areas.

Australian luxury furniture brand James Said’s new flagship store with a wine bar sits in a historic property restored by Sydney-based interior designer Greg Natale.

Where the best bathware, sanitaryware and kitchenware come together.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

THE DEATH OF DIY?

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

Breathing new life into aged furniture is one of the best ways to create eco-friendly interiors.

Small efforts go a long way — here are 30 things you can do at home to help save the environment.

This home design utilises every inch of space in a modestly-sized but beautifully styled two-roomer apartment. LYNN TAN talks to the designer to find out how it was all achieved.

An Oriental twist to this apartment’s modern design sets this home apart, as ISABELLE TOW discovers.

One of the greatest living french painters, Bernard frize believes in a kind of autonomous artwork in which the brush almost paints by itself and his hand is practically absent, as he has invented a new language for painting that’s all about non-choice and nonexpression.

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE.

Eliza HamizaH finds out how this designer managed to pull off a ryokan-like home in Singapore.

With a collection of Star Wars figurines, plants, and vases, storage is key for this cosy apartment. Eliza HamizaH finds out more.

Driven by their love for the environment, this couple wanted their home design to be as sustainable as possible, resulting in material choices that could stand the test of time. Domenica Tan and meloDy Bay learn about the unique design of this home.

This former show unit presented such a cleverly designed space, that it is now home to a young couple, who appreciates its understated and luxurious look. Lynn Tan reports.

Multi-hyphenate Kelley Cheng reflects on the launch of her solo exhibition tracing her 20-year journey in design.

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.

Desmond Chew of Three-D Conceptwerke shares his perspective on green living and sustainable design.

Smart seems to be the new buzzword, from homes to gadgets and appliances.

Nestled in a mid-century building, this design hotel draws inspiration from the Korean culture of its surrounding neighbourhood and the City of Los Angeles.

Decorated by acclaimed interior designer Jonathan Adler, this eccentric oasis reflects a Hollywood vibe in the middle of the desert.

In Suzhou, China, the team at X Living designed a fun space where parents and children have access to sport and entertainment in a fairy-tale atmosphere.

This resort with a unique glamping concept has been drawing tourists from all over the world to its collection of trailers, tents and cabins located close to one of the most beautiful natural parks in the United States.

Large-format tile gallery.

Arete Culture continues to build on its reputation as an interior expert with a new residential design arm.

Leap into the new year with a heady dose of this lush colour in all its soothing, warm and comforting goodness.

Aside from being environmentally-friendly, Gush paints also feature air-purifying, antimould and bacteria properties.

At a time when homeowners are jumping on the trend of sustainable consumerism, and in a marketplace filled with products claiming to be eco-friendly, it is heartening to see a company like soma standing out from the marketing hyperbole to offer products that are genuinely made from environmentally-friendly materials and backed by a vision to reduce pollution.

The earth is heating up, and that is a fact.

Designed to meet the owners’ aesthetic preferences and their pets’ needs, DOMENICA TAN learns more about how this modern industrial apartment was conceptualised.

A chance encounter during one of the homeowner’s regular jaunts to check out conservation shophouses in various parts of Singapore led to the acquisition of this corner unit.

Acclaimed Argentinean artist Julio Le Parc has spent the past 60 years dreaming up experiences exploring form, colour, light, movement and visual effects that engage all the senses.

South Africa is leading the discourse on art and design on the African continent.

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

Colour experts recommend these reassuring shades of green and blue to ease us in and set the tone for 2020.

Customisable furniture offers homeowners the freedom to express themselves regardless of the layout or size of their home.

With Chinese New Year just a few weeks away from Christmas, switching from one seasonal look to another is as easy as making small changes to your existing decor.

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

This contemporary home was designed to reflect the homeowner’s city lifestyle. ELIZA HAMIZAH finds out more.

Taking full advantage of the vertical expanse of this apartment, the designer managed to create more floor and storage space.

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.

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.