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Home & Garden

The Chic Home

Hotel concept, cafe for two in interior designer’s four-room Punggol HDB flat

The open-plan layout of this four-room HDB flat was designed around the TV, allowing the home owners to see the screen from the sofa, dining table and kitchen island.
The open-plan layout of this four-room HDB flat was designed around the TV, allowing the home owners to see the screen from the sofa, dining table and kitchen island.

Decluttering: Having trouble letting objects go is perfectly normal

People given an object typically place more value on it than they assign to a similar object they don’t own.
People given an object typically place more value on it than they assign to a similar object they don’t own.

Mad About Gardening

The right-sized sanctuary: Finding joy in the smaller garden

Former The Straits Times journalist Irene Ngoo’s new condo garden and her new season in life.
Former The Straits Times journalist Irene Ngoo’s new condo garden and her new season in life.

Plant Parenting

Clearing the air: Are houseplants as effective as air purifiers during the haze?

While plants may not be effective in purifying the air, caring for them can help ease the stress of dealing with the haze.
While plants may not be effective in purifying the air, caring for them can help ease the stress of dealing with the haze.

Lamitak City, sleek design playground of laminates, opens at retro Bras Basah Complex

The Lamitak City showroom is designed with material exploration zones, and also spaces for creative collaborations that inspire homeowners.
The Lamitak City showroom is designed with material exploration zones, and also spaces for creative collaborations that inspire homeowners.

Senior-proofing made stylish: How to buy and renovate your retirement-era home

You can still have and enjoy your dream home even in your late-60s or older.
You can still have and enjoy your dream home even in your late-60s or older.

The Chic Home

Arches and curves abound in couple’s Tanglin apartment

As the owners of this Tanglin three-bedder love to entertain guests, a sunny, spacious living area was essential.
As the owners of this Tanglin three-bedder love to entertain guests, a sunny, spacious living area was essential.

Actor Thomas Ong downsizes to 38 sq m two-room Flexi flat, cleans entire home in under 30 minutes

Thomas Ong shared details about his new home in a Facebook post on Sept 25, which he has been living in for over a month.
Thomas Ong shared details about his new home in a Facebook post on Sept 25, which he has been living in for over a month.

My Space

Inside content creator Naomi Neo’s high-octane ‘car’ playroom with a $10k racing simulator

Content creator Naomi Neo’s favourite space in the house is her new “toy” – a $10,000 racing simulator.
Content creator Naomi Neo’s favourite space in the house is her new “toy” – a $10,000 racing simulator.

Every garden has a story – what’s yours?

Former ST journalist Irene Ngoo of Min’s Garden fame in her new condo garden on Sept 7.
Former ST journalist Irene Ngoo of Min’s Garden fame in her new condo garden on Sept 7.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.