In his prime, the late Leonard Cohen used to sing to audiences of thousands, “There is a crack in everything. It’s how the light gets in.” The idea of finding beauty in imperfection is not merely an aesthetic principle, but a way of seeing the world, a philosophy to guide you. It’s also what’s embodied…
MINIMALIST – A person who advocates or practises minimalism. “The negative space speaks louder than the spaces filled with stuff.” Clean lines. Low furniture. Simple colour palettes. These are the hallmarks of a minimalist interior design. Minimalism is the art of having more – more comfort, more convenience, more style – by living with less.…
What’s that you may ask, Izza-what? Kaya? No! It’s not that green coloured jam which most Singaporeans love to spread it across two pieces of bread for their breakfast, mind you! Izakaya, a Japanese term that describes a stylized Japanese bar which is generally compact/small, typically inexpensive, dishes and snacks are served to accompany the alcoholic…
SPACE Space is generally is important, mainly because it will affect the selection of the bathroom’s wall, floor tiles and overall design. It’s safe to say that the type of house you acquire(public housing or private properties) will affect the final look, feel and vibe of the bathroom that comes along with it. Maximize floor space with…
LESS IS MORE Simplicity and function are the guiding principles that have shaped the design sensibilities of Nordic Europe, resulting in spaces suffused with light, airiness, serenity and a feeling of oneness with nature. The simple chic of this fuss-free Scandinavian style has won converts the world over. Scandinavian home decor took the world by…
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THIS ARTICLE MIGHT SAVE YOU NEVER PAY A BIG DEPOSIT UPFRONT No matter how “low” the quoted price, never ever pay a big deposit up front. Any deposit worth more than 30% of the total price is excessive, while the industry standard is about 10%. Do not submit to hard sell tactics, give yourself time…
We have all been faced with the frustrations of interior design – whether you decide you want to go in a new direction using existing furnishings, or whether you are starting with a blank slate in a new home. It may seem daunting, but it is really not that complicated. When you break the interior…
Everybody noticed that this Milan Design Week 2017 was all about colour. Today, however, I’m doing a roundup of the interior colour trends for 2018, starting from what I saw in Milan, of those new hues I think will be very cool for the upcoming months. The biggest trend is to go more and…
COLOUR FORECAST TRENDS OF 2018 We’re still wrapping our heads around how to use Greenery (the 2017 Pantone Colour of the Year) in every single way possible, and already, we have more inspiration to ponder for the year ahead. Behold: The 2018 colour forecast is here. …
