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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Understated and classy interiors set the backdrop for this home with its collection of iconic designer furniture. DOMENICA TAN finds out more about its design strategies.

This couple wanted their home to mirror their artistic sensibilities. Jacqueline Tan walks through their gallery-inspired home.

Like a marriage, designing a home requires a collaborative effort for the best results. Lynn Tan gets pointers on how the interior design here was guided by the owners’ personalities.

Design Intervention principal Nikki Hunt’s apartment in the posh district of Knightsbridge, London, pays homage to the property’s grand architecture, while fostering a sense of fun befitting a holiday home.

This modest-sized flat in Tiong Bahru was reconfigured to fit a baby grand piano. JACQUELINE TAN finds out how the owners kept their home spacious, and infused it with modern and retro elements for character.

This home in Taipei exemplifies how simple, abstract forms can come together to create harmony and function under one roof.

An abundance of bay windows can be too much of a good thing.

National rower Oz Titus Hong devotes the same passion and precision to the design of his bachelor pad as he does to his sport. LYNN TAN discovers what floats his boat.

ELIZA HAMIZAH visits this renovated family home which exudes a chic yet sensible Japanese-inspired design.

So the new year is here, and you’re looking to add a statement to your living room. How does a large 4K TV sound? Here are three of the very best 4K TVs you can buy today.

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

ELIZA HAMIZAH peeks into the contemporary chic home of Grafunkt co-founder Jefery Kurniadidjaja, who believes renovation and furniture carry equal weightage in importance.

LYNN TAN visits a home that embodies Nihon influences without being stereotypically Japanese.

With the right design approach, a downtown home can be transformed into a relaxing retreat in the heart of the city. Lynn Tan finds out how.

Dark colours resonate with these homeowners who gravitate towards a cosy, intimate ambience. DOMENICA TAN finds out how this three-room HDB flat was transformed into a gorgeous one-bedroom apartment.

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

Accent colours, varied textures and interesting details are just the right ingredients for a sleek home design. LYNN TAN talks to the homeowner to find out more.

Despite its petite size, this HDB home shines with its atypical layout and customised soft furnishings. ELIZA HAMIZAH finds out how it was achieved.

Home, for stylist Evon Chng and her husband Joseph Ho, is a contemporary home designed to offer sleek aesthetics with smart practicality. DOMENICA TAN finds out how they achieved the look they wanted.

Smart, sleek retouches paved the way for a breezy resort vibe in this multi-storey townhouse. JACQUELINE TAN talks to interior designer Terence Neo on how his team created this beautiful family home.

This home can be considered an interior designer's vision of the little black dress for a residential space. ELIZA HAMIZAH speaks to the homeowner-slash-I.D. behind this modern monochrome abode.

HARD TRUTHS FROMA TREND GURU.

A modern take on the classical style gives this home a refreshing and elegant look that’s far from overbearing. DOMENICA TAN finds out more.

Teresa Sapey’s home is a designer masterpiece bathed in light and bold strokes of white. LYNN TAN discovers what makes this work of art so unforgettable.

Wealth, for this bachelor, is enjoying the luxury of space to be surrounded by verdant greenery and the things he loves. DOMENICA TAN uncovers how he styles his abode.

An architectural design language was applied in this home to address both aesthetic and practical considerations.

Interior designer Kelvin Teo redefines the industrial look with warm wood accents and a contemporary style in this spacious apartment home.

Wood accents marry industrial elements for a posh yet practical effect.

Anouska Tamony’s home is an exotic blend of East and West that draws upon her Eurasian heritage, childhood influences and sojourns around the world.

An earthy palette and a well-planned layout transformed this home into a bright, airy space with refined interiors.

Award-winning local design studio Wynk Collaborative transforms this petite apartment into a cosy home filled with warmth, style and practical design solutions.

Children learn best by playing. Some parents here take this philosophy to heart, creating child-led spaces in their homes that allow their little ones to explore and become independent on their own terms.

A small interior is no hindrance to incorporating a smart, stylish design, as seen in this bachelor pad.

Despite the size of the home, its design embraces everything the homeowners love and want.

THIS STANDOUT BUNGALOW IN THE HEART OF SUBURBAN SIGLAP IS CAPTURING EYEBALLS FOR ITS INTRIGUING SCULPTURAL DESIGN.

Founded in 1991, Collective Designs is known to deliver comfortable, personalised spaces. The design firm focuses on creating homes that are functional, stylish and elegant.

A clever reorientation of spaces turned this apartment into a home with an art gallery vibe.

At 82, no project is too small and no design is too difficult. The team takes pride in conceptualising innovative ideas tailored to homeownersʼ requirements, while maintaining the highest standards in design, quality and service.

A clever design and smart choice of materials helped to make this small apartment appear more spacious than it actually is.

A variety of different textures and surfacing materials meet to create eye-catching details, while accentuating the beauty of the home’s high ceilings.

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Scandinavian simplicity lends warmth and character to this apartment.

The homeowners of this condominium apartment wanted ample storage space to conceal clutter in the stylish interiors of their home.

This cosy home shows us a great way to mix and match colours and prints.

What started as a request for an easy-to-clean home became an ultra-chic picture of industrial minimalism.

The design of this airy home, with its many storied furniture pieces, was inspired by a colonial and vintage Indian style.

Despite the small footprint of her flat, this designer managed to create a bright, spacious abode with a few creative customisations.

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

The homeowners swopped their living room with their master bedroom space — throwing conventionality out of the window.

Sleek wall features also serve as storage spaces in this roomy apartment.

Established in 2001, OSC by Norman Yeo is a niche interior architecture practice with a forte in sophisticated and luxe interiors. The firm is helmed by celebrated interior designer Norman Yeo and his diverse team of designers. They aim to deliver first-class, stylish interior spaces to clients – which include celebrities

This boutique interior design company, established in 1991, has become synonymous with a simple and elegant aesthetic. It maintains a strong focus on quality workmanship and design integrity, while keeping in tune with their clients’ vision. Today, its repertoire includes project management, design and build, as well as commercial projects.

Metaphor Studio considers design to be a part of cultural expression, and sees it as a way to re-evaluate the contemporary built environment. Founded in 1998 by two architectural graduates who worked out of a home office, the studio has since established itself with a portfolio of residential and hospitality projects.

M3 Studio believes in bringing life and meaning to interior spaces through the unconventional use of visual form and structure. It seeks to break the monotony of regular shapes in interiors, and provide clients with a unique twist in design concepts while still upholding design integrity and functionality. Through this process, the firm hopes to further expand its influence and vision in interior design.

Creative customisation and a plethora of patterns give this home its playful character.

This interior designer’s home features several looks in various rooms, all unified by colour.

Q: I love the way carpets and rugs soften a space, but I’m not sure how to use one in my living room. Does the carpet go under the furniture or stop at the edge? And is there a general guide to how big a carpet should be in relation to the room size?

This decade-old home looks brand new after a Scandinavian-style makeover.

This space for one is elegantly composed, featuring dark shades balanced out with wood elements and the colour white.

This tiny space was carefully designed to fit the homeowner’s lifestyle and personality – and still have plenty of room left!

With a penchant for Mid-Century Modern furniture, as well as colour, this couple put their passion on show when they designed their own home.