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.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

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.

How often do you notice a “Made in SG” tag on your clothes? Not often, we reckon. Producing here poses its own challenges, such as higher costs, yet some homegrown labels are pushing on. Here’s why, and how they’re moving forward in these times.

As staying home becomes the new going out, we’re filling our wardrobes with these key new styles.

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

ONE’S THE YOUNG DANISH DESIGNER CHARMING INDUSTRY INSIDER TYPES WITH HER PRETTY, ARTISANALLY MADE DRESSES THAT FUSE THE CHILD-LIKE WITH THE CONCEPTUAL.

Dior’s Resort collection celebrates the craftsmanship and beauty of Africa.

Two distinct camps defined the fall/winter 2019 runways: Pessimism and optimism, marching down as either militant survivors or bohemian daydreamers, each expressing the fashion world’s fight-or-flight responses to political turmoil.

An Italian fibre company leads attempts to repurpose derelict fishing nets.

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These are the designers and labels whose work will set the agenda and trends in the years to come, so stay woke.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

If you need an extra push to start working out to beat the scales, let these chic active wear motivate you to move more often.

Slim and tuck all the right places with these shapewear options.

Before being a vegetarian was trendy, before being kind to animals was the thing to do, before climate change became a contentious issue, and before fashion had to clean up its act in every way, Stella McCartney was committed to fashion sustainability.

EVERLANE HAS MADE A COMMITMENT TO USE NO VIRGIN PLASTIC IN ITS ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN BY 2021.

Emulating the success of its eponymous Armani Jacket, the Italian house adopts the same concept for its newest foundation: long-lasting appeal, flawless coverage and comfortable wear.

The last of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac is also the fifth most intelligent in the world.

Latest store openings by a local furniture retailer and the Australian DIY brand.

Need a little motivation to kickstart your fitness goals?

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

Whether you’re just about to embark on your first sewing project, or you’re a pro at working needle and thread, Brother’s got your back

Serene and warm, Alizee Brion’s beachfront home offers a glimpse into her personal world. KArie Monie finds out more.

Just like your shoes, leggings and bra, your choice of underwear affects the quality and comfort of your workout. Our Shape Fit Girls (SFG) point out their favourites.

Busting your activewear already? These belly-friendly pieces will expand with you as the months go by, so you can flex and stretch comfortably.

HOW TO REFRESH FAMILIAR LOOKS AND UPDATE YOUR STYLE STANDBYS – PLUS, FOUR NEW TRENDS TO TRY FOR FALL/ WINTER 2018.

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.

Enhance your sanctuary without compromising on privacy, with the right window covering options.

Crush your fitness goals in style with the perfect outfit from Skechers.

From breakfast cereals to wines to handbags, our lives have become a deluge of choices which we have to make decisions on all the time – and it’s tiring. What if things could be simplified? Like having a retailer sell only one thing that it does well, so that we have the pleasure of making a satisfying choice. Meet the four budding e-tailers who have done just that.

Doing the laundry doesn’t have to be a pain. Here are some pointers to help make your laundry time fuss-free and efficient.

Spanning 4,200sqf and two storeys, this showroom offers more than just ordinary blinds and curtains

With at least 69 straps and 51 faces to play with, Knot gives you more than 3,000 configurations for a timepiece that’s truly yours.

Ifeoma Ubby, founder of label Oliveankara, brings the West African fabric to Singapore.

New to South-east Asia, the Gurian family boasts of a heritage in Italian furniture-making, with over six decades of experience. Enzo Gurian, president of Gurian, Lof’s Interior and Divanidea, offers a rare glimpse of what it’s like to be helming the family brands, and what his furniture preferences are.

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.

Alicia Tsi, 29 (pictured opposite), designer of the local online label, is on a mission to make clothes as they should be made – in an environmentally friendly and socially conscious way.

Chaise longues for every home.

Every month since September 2016, we have been curating ideas and experiences for this column that aim to do three things: encourage you to take the less-travelled path (literally and figuratively); inspire you to do better by yourself and others; and live a little more – even a little smarter. For our last issue of 2017, we’ve added a fourth thing: ideas and experiences that also make darn good gifts.

The ultimate list of everything you need to buy before your child arrives

Whether you’re a beginner or a marathoner, every runner needs these essentials.

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

It goes from casual to formal, is good for bad hair days, and at last count, Instagram had 82,546 #turbanstyle photos. Three local women, inspired by the Erykah Badu-meets-Alicia Keys-meets-African-vibe movement, show BRYAN GOH how Asians can rockit, too.

CEO OF FRETTE, A 156-YEAR-OLD LUXURY ITALIAN BED-LINEN L ABEL

Sheets that improve the quality of your time in bed – however you like to spend it.

A Good Eye, Watch This, Relax Anywhere, A Beautiful Mind....

Whether you’re hitting the road or treadmill, there’s a perfect Skechers outfit for you.

The items in this home might have all come from different times and places, but they all have a story to tell.

Sometimes, it’s just easier to have your infant in a car rier than in a stroller when you’re on the go. RACHEL TOH and reader Joyce Tan try these carriers with eight-month-old Raphael.

Q: We installed slate tiles in our bathroom 20 years ago. Recently ,small bits and “thin slices ” have fallen off. Why is this happening ,and what can we do to keep the tiles from wearing down?

The ceo of paola lenti, an italian furnishings company, and sister of creative director paola lenti.

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

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