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.

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.

Got half an hour? Then dinner’s sorted.

Midway between a cake, a tart and a slice, these slab cakes are the perfect way to sweeten a crowd.

Change up your everyday stir-fry dishes with unexpected ingredients to enrich flavours and enhance textures

Christmas is a special time when family and friends come together to laugh, love and feast. Make your festive celebrations extra special with these amazing recipes

High risk, zero error, mental and physical pressure… meet five women challenging their mettle to keep us safe from harm.

Firm up every inch of your body with these do-anywhere suspension training exercises.

Stair workouts blow away just about everything for calorie burn and boosting cardio fitness. Step one: Use the science on these pages to get next-level results.

Other than tense muscles, dehydration and sleeplessness, air travel can affect our bodies in many other ways – here’s what you need to know.

A contemporary tropical dwelling, the Secret Garden House embodies down-to-earth luxury set amid verdant greenery and tranquillity.

The Indonesian island is seeing a surge in beach club developments, but can it maintain its momentum to become the Ibiza of South-east Asia?

Who knew that rags and a step stool could take your home workouts to a whole new level?

Stay strong with healthy, vibrant taste sensations that will help you restore and reenergise.

You'll feel the burn during this interval training workout - but it's worth all the pain

Want to take your Lunar New Year feasting up a level this year?

Instead of drawing focus to numbers on the scale, shimmy yourself to the mirror, study your frame and have a go at these targeted exercises to achieve your dream physique.

Everyone on the Shape team worked her butt off (literally) to bring you this prized list.

Feel the burn in your legs, bum and tum with these strength-training exercises.

Feel the burn in your legs, bum and tum with these strength-training exercises.

Goh Guoxin thinks a good sci-fi image combines several factors such as an out-of-this world concept, high tech elements and a color scheme; in particular, a notable neon effect contributes to the overall atmosphere. One popular sci-fi trope is the portal between worlds. In this advanced Adobe Photoshop tutorial, he shows us how to create our very own portal image.

Stuck for time but still want to serve up a mouth-watering meal?

Try our easy three-in-one fruit mix, studded with festive dried cranberries and rich with brandy, to create a traditional Christmas cake, pudding and cute mince pies

Power up your circuits with these dynamic combinations that will tone you up from head to toe. And with plenty of swift jabs and mighty knee-ups, you’ll get a major boost in mobility too.

Whether you’re craving a rich feed or watching your waistline, there are delish choices to suit your mood .

Embrace the burn with these eight core-intensive moves that will firm up your tummy and bring you one step closer to a killer six-pack.

This apartment establishes a clear distinction between the indoors and outdoors, while still bringing them together in a unified style. Lynn Tan finds out more from the design team.

MAKE YOUR AB MUSCLES POP WITH THESE CORE EXERCISES. STANDARD CRUNCHES WON’T CUT IT.

Whether you’re new or a pro, these poses are perfect for a little bit of self- care. All you need is a yoga mat, workout clothes and a positive mindset. Namaste!

It’s the nutritious snack we can’t get enough of. Here are 10 new hummus flavours to try

Get a total-body workout and feel the adrenaline rush with every punch you make and every breath you take at an aqua boxing class.

The slanted edges and sharp corners that define the dramatic facade of this house were an architectural risk that has paid off handsomely.

It’s a seemingly humble ingredient but the fresh flavours of tomatoes play a key role in quintessential Italian cooking. Try these refreshing recipes for an easy, laid-back meal

Bridgestone exhausted every technical possibility to create the new Turanza T005A and demonstrated the positive results at its Ayutthaya proving ground.

Bridgestone exhausted every technical possibility to create the new Turanza T005A and demonstrated the positive results at its Ayutthaya proving ground.

Driving Mazda cars in the soft, white stuff was a blast that left this “winter dancer” wanting more.

No matter where you are, you can squeeze in this kick-butt high-intensity workout. All you need is a set of stairs.

How easy is achieving the perfect cuppa with these home coffee machines? We channeled our inner baristas to find out

Cover girl Denise Keller shares how she feels younger and happier than ever in her mid-30s – thanks to yoga, a healthy diet and living mindfully.

ESTELLE LOW shares her favourite basic yet very effective no-equipment exercises.

When it’s too hot or too wet outside, these indoor spaces provide hours of educational play for your little ones.

IF YOU’RE READING THIS, CONGRATULATIONS. YOU ARE HALFWAY TO A LARGER, FIRMER CHEST.

Two secret flavour-boosting ingredients are exciting chefs these days: coffee and tea. The perks? A robustness and complexity that makes your dishes daring and delicious. Plus, the brews’ antioxidants are mega-healthy. Here, inspired recipes that will shake up – and wake up – your palate.

Paneer is a fresh Indian cheese with a mild taste and a similar texture to haloumi. It is high in protein, making it a great addition to a vegetarian diet. For variation, add some leftover cooked chicken or lamb to the pizzas.

Whole grains are one of the healthiest and best-tasting foods around. These six hearty dinners – soup, salad, even burgers – are proof positive.

Packed with vitamins and minerals, these dishes don’t just deliver fresh creative flavour – they also provide power-through fuel.

The other day, a friend and I engaged in that well-worn topic of property in Singapore – or, more specifically, our ideal dwellings.

During the eating and drinking season, there’s a lot of happy indulging on a grand scale. Then there’s that moment when your cravings reverse. Instead of thinking about digging into buttery mashed potatoes, you long for something fresh and restorative – something that will detox you back to feeling energised.

Your toddler’s strong-willed character is wearing you out. But it’s important that you stand your ground, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.