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.

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.

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

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

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

Homegrown jewellery brand State Property is breaking into the international market via Hollywood. Founders Lin Ruiyin and Afzal Imram share the secret to their success and how their “wearable art” ended up on the red carpet.

Mae Tan brings BAZAAR into her family home, where gloss and glamour are underpinned by real emotional resonance.

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.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

McLaren reckons it’s met all the requirements necessary with the new McLaren GT.

Appetite, chef Ivan Brehm’s latest concept, aims to bring food, art and music together.

The pandemic hit the reset button on an industry associated with trends and a taste for the novel. Four players in different areas of fashion and luxury retail share how their work has changed in this new world and their thoughts on the future.

A perfume based on astronauts’ accounts of the scent of outer space exceeds Kickstarter goals.

H&D IN STORE

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

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

ON THE BRAVE

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

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.

BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women this year features individuals and teams who took a long, hard look at the needs of our communities and stepped up to the challenge.

ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THERE ARE 217,200 SINGAPOREANS LIVING ABROAD.

What happens when food and fashion collide? Michelle Tchea explores the crossroads.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gucci transforms Seoul’s Daelim Museum for an exciting exhibition, “No Space, Just a Place. Eterotopia”, inspired by fantastic mythologies. Curator Myriam Ben Salah takes BAZAAR behind the scenes and reveals her vision about the potentialities of art in social and ethical progress.

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.

One of high horology’s oldest names builds a modern architectural marvel to tell the story of 200 years of watchmaking in Switzerland’s Vallee de Joux.

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.

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.

SOLID WOOD FOR THE WIN

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.

Four superstar designers in their own right reveal their secrets to creativity and design.

Visionary architects are redefining urbanism by merging infrastructure with public spaces.

Three CEOs shed light on how the industrial, healthcare, and retail and office real estate sectors have been impacted by the pandemic – and how their companies are moving forward.

TWELVE CREATIVES – INCLUDING SOME OF FEMALE’S CLOSEST COLLABORATORS – GIVE US THEIR PERSPECTIVE THROUGH NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED WORKS THAT REFLECT THEIR FRAME OF MIND MID-CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Got a relationship problem? Jason Godfrey, our resident guy expert, is here to help.

While circuit breaker, lockdown and other various movement control restrictions begin to lift, life as we know it will likely not simply revert back to how it was in a blink of an eye.

Dive into The Peak’s furniture guide to creating a home workspace where you can flourish, and constraints are taboo.

CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH

Hollywood A-listers and the everywoman are increasingly turning to doctor-backed skincare brands to achieve complexion perfection. But are they all they are hyped up to be? Arissa Ha explores

FOR ALL OF FASHION’S FINERY AND GLAMOUR, MENTAL HEALTH ISN’T SOMETHING THAT IT’S NAILED GOING BY THE LUMINARIES IT HAS CLAIMED (THIS YEAR MARKS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALEXANDER MCQUEEN’S TRAGIC SUICIDE).

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

THE GALAXY S20 ULTRA IS A PHONE WITH A LOT OF BIG NUMBERS ATTACHED TO IT. BUT WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN FOR EVERYONE?

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.

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.

Through a steady infusion of investments and developments, Andermatt is finally coming into its own as a winter wonderland. And now it’s also gearing up to be the classical music hub of the Alps.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

Enduring, stylish, and endlessly collectible, Mid-century Modern design has established itself as a movement that’s here to stay.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

These innovative openings in New York City encourage visitors to rethink art and design.

K11 Musea in Hong Kong presents dazzling new possibilities for the future of retail.

Design is about more than just how it looks, says the firm behind the region’s buzziest interiors.

Adidas’ latest designer co-creations show that creative collaborations aren’t losing steam anytime soon.

Derrick Yap never imagined that he would join the family business and, once he did, couldn’t have envisioned how a company making ball bearings could evolve into one leading the way in fancy tech and robots. But none of these were happy accidents. Yap embraced the grind and fought for the change we’re about to see in the world.

These libraries have much more to offer than the books they house – they’re architectural wonders in their own right.

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.

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

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.

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

New HDB flats come with sleeker, more modern interior fittings.

Tammy Tang started as a hobbyist and later broke into the upper echelons of the esports industry.

To comic book devotees and movie buffs, Ron Tan has the best job in the world. As executive chairman and group CEO of Cityneon, he gets to call the shots when building theme park sets and exhibitions filled with superheroes, robots and dinosaurs. But getting there required true grit.

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.

Playful touches within this spacious apartment stimulate the imagination. ISABELLE TOW takes you on a personal tour.

Despite its odd layout, this homeowner managed to incorporate all his family’s needs and achieve a luxurious look, too. ELIZA HAMIZAH finds out how.

Feeling all anxious over Christmas lunch? Use this guide for a stress-less, fuss-free feast!

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

Flagship smartphone makers have it tough.

Flexipreneur, artist, fitness enthusiast, movie buff... The modern woman’s lifestyle calls for creating time and space for passions and personal expression.

Who says women only go for pink and pastels when it comes to interior styles. Be inspired by these bachelorette pads that are anything but predictable.

Ingenious spatial planning and methods of concealment resulted in this sanctuary of a home, writes Isabelle Tow.

The look of this bachelorette apartment is the result of a close collaboration between an interior designer and a feng shui master. Lynn Tan picks up a few tips on how to incorporate feng shui requirements into a home’s design without compromising on style.

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.

Product launches, exhibitions, conferences, workshops and showroom openings: After only six years, Danish festival 3 Days of Design has become a not-to-be-missed rendezvous for everyone interested in the Scandinavian creative scene.

Siren Design Group Singapore’s Penny Sloane pioneers workplace design in South-east Asia and beyond by creating thoughtful, engaging, fun spaces that blur the lines between work and play.

Regarded as one of Singapore’s leading contemporary artists, Suzann Victor talks about her work and being a woman artist.

Communal areas designed for interaction and exclusive networking sessions are the reasons why co-living is now a viable option for singaporean millennials who want to mingle.

New eco-friendly eateries that prove sustainable dining is truly taking root in Singapore.

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Check out what’s new in stores this month.

ELIZA HAMIZAH chats with this creative couple, who met at a flea market, about their colourful, art-filled abode.

When not in Beirut, Lebanese interior designer Claude Missir spends time with family in this very personal, modernist haven in the heart of the French capital.

This creative hub in Copenhagen has a co-working space, coffee shop, restaurant, concept store and hotel all under the same roof.

Standout interiors at The Berkeley’s new watering hole in London’s Knightsbridge.

Adding a meaningful new layer of refinement to already slick performers is quite an achievement for Australia’s premium marque, Riviera.

Classic flybridge cruisers like the well-credentialled Maritimo M51 combine luxury with performance, a combination that has proven popular with bluewater sailors and sports fishers alike.

In the wake of the Grande 35 Metri, Azimut’s Grande 32 version is a 105-footer that exudes quality and charisma.

There’s no better time or place for yacht makers to unveil their latest creations than at the world’s most prestigious events on water at the Côte d’Azur this autumn. Here, we preview just a few of the head-turners at Cannes Yachting Festival (Sept 10-15) and Monaco Yacht Show (Sept 25-28).

LUXURY SUPERYACHT BUILDER Baglietto revealed its newest and largest 55-metre (180-foot) motor yacht Severin°s at its shipyard in La Spezia, Italy.

THE BRAND NEW AMELS 60 sees the Dutch builder’s Limited Editions range expand with this model made together with reputed naval architect Espen Øino.

Looking to change things up around the house? Here are 15 speedy ways to inject colour and style to refresh your home

In the year that marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, a former Nasa engineer shares how an Omega timepiece came to be synonymous with space flight.

Whether you are renovating your existing or new home, clearly articulating your ideas and preferences makes the process smooth and stress-free. Here are key interior design terms that’ll empower you to communicate with your interior designer with ease.

A new wave of interior designers have brought forth innovation, awe-inspiring designs and an almost-obsessive appreciation for detail. Here are 10 stellar studios – all established within the last five years – that are turning heads with their fresh approach.

This home pares down the maximalist Victorian aesthetic for a clean-lined space. ISABELLE TOW takes a look.

Inspired by the design of Manhattan lofts, the interior designer created elements in this five-storey house to replicate the look. DOMENICA TAN finds out more.

For this couple, their matrimonial home is not just a place to start life together as a married couple, it’s also about designing it from scratch. They share with LYNN TAN how their experiences in architecture, and interior and graphic design made this an exciting journey.

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.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

The hottest version of the all-new BMW 1 Series is a great drive and has more space inside than the old one, as a blast around Munich reveals.

After a two-year restoration programme, the grand dame of Singapore returns—ready to romance again.

This month's chic list.

Audi A7 Sportback.

This is a home where everything has a specific placement. Homeowner Mads tells LYNN TAN that to keep things tidy, it is important to design for what you need, based on what you have.

Once a cramped and dark apartment, this condominium unit now has a bright, airy ambience and loft-inspired look.

Eliza HamizaH finds out how a young couple undertook the design of their home mostly on their own, with help from their style-savvy carpenter.

Beautiful things really do come in small packages, as Polly Sweet discovers on her tour of this HDB apartment.

White is light and breezy.

Black and white kitchens never go out of style. We suss out striking materials that let you reimagine this timeless combination.

Lynn Tan discovers what a bachelor can get away with when designing his personal domain.

When it comes to monochromatic inspiration, nothing beats the stunning visuals from some of the most well-loved Hollywood black and white classics.

Deep, monochrome shades dominate this luxurious apartment, with bold wallpapers for an offbeat tone.

Life on Mars? Elon Musk is more concerned about living there.

Preserving a treasured heritage while updating it with a forward-looking mindset has crystallised Raffles Hotel into a space of timeless luxury.

Meet BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women. Singapore visionaries under 40, they are paving the way in the tech and digital spheres and proving that the future is not only female, the future is now.

Start each day with good thoughts and goal-getting energy by looking on the bright side – one way is using creative visualisation to bring you closer to achieving and creating what you want in your life.

Why slog it out at the gym when you can trampoline your way to wellness? It’s great cardio, easy on the joints – and best of all – fun.

Biophilia––bringing the outdoors in––is a popular trend in spas across the world. A little research into the benefits on body, mind and soul, explains why.

If you’ve wanted to revamp your kitchen, now’s the chance.

With touches evoking Bauhaus buildings, Modernist mansions and Postmodernist palaces, these hotels are sure to delight both architecture and art aficionados.

With touches evoking Bauhaus buildings, Modernist mansions and Postmodernist palaces, these hotels are sure to delight both architecture and art aficionados.

At the forefront of fashion’s ongoing intersection with the art world is installation, a creative form that offers connoisseurs a different experience.

Valentino presents the essence of wabi-sabi in a standout pre-fall show that challenges traditional ideals of beauty and culture.

The epitome of luxury and impeccable service, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, is home away from home, not just for business travellers but also for holidaying families with children.

Running out of room in your work or study zone? We’ve got you covered with cool layout and styling tips.

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

This terrace home underwent a major makeover, with strong wood accents standing in contrast to clean-lined design features.

By building spaces that bring like-minded people together, Michelle Yong redefines her family’s traditional construction business.

Bigger is clearly better for the hulking Volkswagen Touareg, a philosophy that extends to its MacBook-rivalling 15-inch infotainment screen inside.

Peru, not long ago aswarm with backpackers, has lately become a glamorous getaway boasting hotels whose design features complement the destination’s dramatic natural environs and reflect its complex heritage.

Read on for the 10 hottest trends from the most widely anticipated design event of the year!

This apartment gets a new lease of life after the space was decorated with the owner’s personal art collection.

Fritz Hansen leaves its Bukit Timah location for a new nest in Tan Boon Liat Building.

With the Franke Box Center, you can now make optimal and efficient use of your kitchen counter.

A messy study desk can overwhelm your already stressed kid when he is revising for exams. EVELINE GAN finds out how small tweaks to his learning environment can make a huge difference.

“Sustainability, purpose and aesthetics drive each project.”

WHAT’S NEW IN STORE.

If you want to give your bedroom a modern look of femininity, here are a few easy and subtle ways.

School’s out but the learning doesn’t stop there! Here are 20 places with enjoyable yet educational activities for your kids to experience in the month of June.

“Clients are involved in the design process from the beginning.”

“The team is hugely inspired by Asian design elements.”

Love the visuals in our magazine or on Instagram? You can style your home to get amazing snaps that seem as effortlessly taken, with these photography and styling tips.

A modern home that fulfils storage and fengshui needs, yet still looks stylish.

The Sim family returned to Singapore after living overseas for over a decade.

Taking advantage of the high ceiling, the interior designer created a home that combined the homeowner’s passion with sentimental reference.

An overhaul can be more beneficial than buying a new flat altogether.

The New York-based lighting and furniture studio recently opened a sublime showroom on the West Coast.

For the last 16 years, RT+Q has been creating one exquisite abode after another, never revisiting tired trends or feeling stuck in a creative rut.

Designed for a four-generation family, the Hidden House also doubles as a space to entertain 200 guests.

The second wave of co-working spaces is even more useful, practical and curated. Need childcare services, lounges for presentations or 3-D printers for your mini projects? All sorted.

Shirley Crystal Chua, founder and CEO of Golden Equator, talks about making it as a woman in a male-dominated tech world.

A posh and luxurious home that strays from a cookie-cutter look.

Bespoke beauty facial spa by home-grown cult skincare brand.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

Let’s face it: you’re never going off-road in these cars. But what you’ll definitely want is the space, practicality and tough looks they offer.

Kitchen appliances that boast more than mere functionality.

It seems like it was only yesterday that we were still sending letters and driving manual cars.

Jo Hu, head of tech-driven co-working space Distrii, shows what it is like to work in the office of the future.

KNOWN FOR: GOURMET TRAILS, OF COURSE

Nothing says “you’ve made it” like pulling up in a superbly understated luxury sedan.

Nothing quite beats a family road trip in a proper, spacious MPV.

Headlining chefs give casual fare a shot, and diners can only benefit.

If 2018 has been about everyone else but yourself, turn that around and make 2019 the year of loving and living your best life yet.

We celebrate International Women’s Day with a coterie of women who are ground-breaking and pioneering in their respective (and respected) fields, from AI to social welfare to F&B. These are Singapore’s new game changers.

Conceived in the 18th century, the ryokan represents an exclusive form of rural hospitality based on treating guests as family.

Such closet spaces have become a sought-after addition for the home, partly because they help to turn the hassle of getting ready in the mornings into a pleasant experience.

ELIZA HAMIZAH finds out more about this apartment with an Oriental - European style, which was designed by the homeowner himself.

Activity trackers are getting more powerful, and smartwatches are getting healthier.

This month’s chic list.

If you’ve got it, flaunt it, and what better way to showcase your collections than on a shelf that says as much about your interesting personality as the items on display.

A new customisable sneaker is more than a sum of its many parts.

The movement based off a single aesthetic – functionalism – was established by German architect Walter Gropius in 1919.