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Buying all the materials from Taobao helped this homeowner save a good chunk of change for her DIY project.

With Italian Carrara marble floors and 1,216sqft of space, this 5-room HDB flat in Henderson is on the market for almost $2 million dollars.

The homeowners even replaced the walls of 2 bedrooms with glass walls to create the illusion of more space.

If you need a wardrobe but don't want to get out of bed to buy it, check out these online furniture stores and their catalogue.

This is one of the biggest HDB flats to hit the market in recent times.

At $399 for the rainshower set that includes an instant water heater, is the Vitowell easy Rainshower Premium Set worth your buck?

In the heart of Bukit Timah, this lush Good Class Bungalow stands as a testament to how urban luxury and a reverence for nature can come together seamlessly.

“I saw something online where someone said your home is your personal art gallery, and I thought that was an adorable and apt way to put it.”

Here's the story of why one Singaporean is willing to fork out $2.2K/month in rent just to live independently of her family.

Here's a creative implementation of curves in an aesthetically-pleasing and functional manner.

Elevate your balcony or patio with a chic curation of outdoor furniture from Munic Mall including sofas, swings, and parasols.

Here's a breakdown of what this homeowner spent to create a light-drenched home office.

With zero experience installing vinyl floors, this couple took on the hefty DIY endeavour of putting together their own vinyl floors from Taobao.

You can clearly see the impact Wong Kar Wai's films have had on Kun Hua's design of his retro nostalgic HDB flat.

These standing desks will elevate your home office into a formidable workstation and help improve your posture at the same time.

This homeowner wanted a hotel-luxe HDB bathroom at home, so they turned their master bathroom into one.

Primary colours dominate in this condo with plenty of odes to Roy Lichtenstein.

This retro HDB flat is a visual feast for the eyes but smartly uses yellow to anchor all the colours together.

We took the new Wells Home Café for a test drive to see how it stacks up with other coffee and tea machines on the market.

If Draco Malfoy were Singaporean, this is what we’d imagine his Slytherin-inspired HDB flat would look like.

For just $51K, The Interior Lab transformed this home into a modern Japanese home with a genkan area and fluted panel feature wall.

The whimsical aesthetic of IKEA's DAJLIEN collection will definitely motivate you to work out hrader at home.

The once lively estate is now a ghost town.

Not happy with their old HDB toilet, this couple decided to expand their master bathroom for a more spacious showering experience.

In the wee hours of 19th June, Tom's life was turned around when he woke up to his altar in flames.

One of the most unique bomb shelters we've seen.

They managed to bring their vision to life after 1 and a half years of construction.

From unique Ikebana vases to customisable modular furniture, Arts & Antiquities has it all to make your home stand out from the rest.

Keep you and your family hydrated with these water dispensers starting from $499.

Pilots and fans of SQ would love this Singapore Airlines-inspired HDB flat that was conceptualized by AI.

Some HDB blocks were lucky to be chosen to get these cool bubble lifts installed back in 2009.

You know what they say: If you don't have a balcony in your HDB flat, make one.

Dreamy colours and ombre bathrooms.

With units ranging up to 4,973sqft, here are 6 old freehold condo gems that make great forever homes for those with large families.

We often see celebrity homes with a ton of glitz and glamour in a bid to one-up their peers; Joshua Tan and Zoen Tay’s new condo is anything but that.

When limewash painting a wall, imperfection is often perfect.

Don't throw away the toilet that came with your new HDB BTO flat just yet.

Your small kitchen doesn't have to feel small. These smart storage solutions will help make the space feel larger than life.

Peep the matte black kitchen cabinets that look oh-so-sleek.

This landed home in Paya Lebar shows us how a coastal beach house in a landlocked neighbourhood can be done in style.

In a city where rent is sky high, one Singaporean found a rental room at a steal. Here's how she did it.

Starting the kids young.

When you want to be bougie on a budget.

These renovation materials will last you decades, not just years.

Embodying farmhouse chic in the most contemporary fashion.

Their GCBs had rooftop pools, golf simulators, and built-in hotpot holders.

The homeowner is the founder of a local interior design firm, and this was his opportunity to design his own landed house.

All it's missing is the patinaed copper dome.

Inside our new office space that has got us excited to come into work.

A love letter to Kyoto and all the machiyas.

Featuring brands like Muji, Tefal, and Xiaomi, the Shopee BTO & Home Sale will have you shopping for your home till you drop.

"Like your ah ma's house" is how our writer described this home with an eclectic collection of furniture.

Zenith Arc transformed this new BTO flat over the course of 7 weeks into a haven that one never has to leave.

In a house drenched in white paint, a pink kitchen will be a show stopper. And that’s what a couple did in their 4-room BTO flat in the North side of Singapore.

Taking cues from the Muji Hotel in Tokyo, this couple installed a $600 bathtub in their HDB bathroom.

Who needs a playground when you can have a slide in your own HDB flat? This family of 5 did just that for their maisonette.

Can't decide on which flat size suits your fam? You can now head down to this HDB showroom to get a feel of the space IRL.

Here are the 8 most affordable areas to rent in Singapore, for if you're ready to leave the nest but can't exactly afford too much.

There's a new place in town to get your home goods for $2 and below from now till 2nd July.

This couple decided to sell their BTO flat after it MOPed, and here's what they learnt from the entire experience.

From small floor areas to not enough parking lots, these are some of the biggest condo regrets that long-time residents have been harbouring.

Under HDB's Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme, those waiting for a BTO flat to be complete can rent a flat from $400/month.

Why fly to Japan when you can bring Japan to you? This homeowner turned their condo into a ryokan with all the right elements.

From fixing leaking pipes to clearing debris, these renovation costs aren't the most obvious but they're still important to budget for.

A rare and coveted HDB terrace house in Jalan Bahagia is up for grabs for less than $1 million dollars. Here's what you need to know.

Here's the 101 on the Woodleigh HDB neighbourhood from the cost of BTO flats to travel times to Changi Airport and City Hall.

Forget travelling to Japan; this family brought the Muji Hotel in Ginza's aesthetics all the way from Tokyo to Bukit Batok.

Tricia and Eason transformed their BTO by the sea into a minimalistic paradise where golden hour drenches their walls with gorgeous hues.

Here’s the 411 on Ridout Road and what’s happening over there.

For those of you who have the option of working from home, these home office ideas will keep you motivated and productive.

This executive HDB in Tampines was transformed into a Japanese hipster café with a budget of $120,000, and the results are amazing.

Lance and his wife Marie designed this executive apartment by themselves to entertain their friends with mahjong, KTV, and food.

Two gardeners, Jasmine and Dillon, share how they got started building their HDB corridor gardens that have since blossomed into a "jungle".

Some of Audrey's sacrifices in her quest to own a home in her early-30s include forgoing Starbucks drinks and bubble tea for 2 years.

Interior stylists changed this old and cluttered rental flat into a chic, resort-like home on a small budget.

Two sisters took matters into their own hands and DIYed arches in their resale flat on a budget.

Why pay to go to Bali when you can spend $33M to buy a villa in Singapore instead?

Celebrating the new Muji store at 100 AM Mall, there will be 7 days of promotions on some of their most popular home and living things.

Here's how Sam and Lin got the coveted first spot in the BTO queue by applying via one of HDB's priority schemes.

For the price tag of $16.8M, you can own this opulent "palace" in Siglap complete with jacuzzis and a super master bedroom too.

Get up to 20% discounts on mattresses, sofas, and bed linen. You’ll also get freebies if you spend just a minimum of $500!

Naomi Neo's new house is a contemporary 3-storey abode designed to entertain the closest friends and family.

One couple who met in Paris decided to renovate their condo to look like a Parisian apartment complete with a fireplace made with Italian marble.

We put the 3 smart assistants to the test to see which of them would make your home the smartest of all.

It's time to stock up on scented candles and chic throws at the Hooga & Akemi Uchi warehouse sale.

One couple was so enraptured by the colonial-chic aesthetic of Raffles Hotel that they used it as the main inspiration for their 5-room flat.

This is the bedroom of a 3-year-old kid.

What can the price of a 2-room BTO or a 4-room resale HDB flat get you in the neighbouring Johor Bahru instead?

Take a break while shopping at the Heveya Sleeping Pods, where you can get 30-minute cat naps for free in Orchard.

What speakers and soundbars are Singaporeans using in their living room’s sound system? We asked and they delivered.

Is the Herman Miller Embody worth its $3,000 price tag? One writer who spends most of his time working from home tries to justify it.

Do you prefer the aesthetic of a leather sofa or the comfiness of a fabric sofa?

The Aesop store is the gold standard of commercial industrial design. But you can also imbue their aesthetic into an HDB home, too.

Is a standing desk or a sitting desk better for your WFH setup? We compare the 2 options and weigh their pros and cons.

From donut wall lamps to coffee tables shaped and coloured like candy, here are our top picks from the IKEA Varmblixt collection.

This artist's condo loft has major tree house vibes all thanks to a team of interior stylists who brought the drama.

MUJI has introduced their newest rubberwood furniture line, and here are our top five items to add to cart.

The Queenstown BTO launching this February 2023 has all the trappings of a highly-desired project. But is it worth your ballot?

Of the February 2023 BTO launches, Kallang/Whampoa seems to be the most popular. We review the 2 projects launching in the estate next month.

Celadon green and dusty pink dominate the walls of this pastel home.

If you're looking for bedsheets in Singapore, these 11 places have comfy bedding made of materials like cotton, bamboo, and French flax linens.

From Choa Chu Kang to Punggol, these 10 HDB towns have affordable 5-room flats that have freshly MOPed within the last 2 years.

With top-floor views and gated access, it's easy to see why this 5-room flat sold for a record-breaking price.

Here's what it looks like when you split a Good Class Bungalow into three "mini-apartments".

Here's a peek inside British-Chinese model Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw and her boyfriend Chi's rental apartment in Central Singapore.

From 19th-20th November, catch the Shopee BTO Home Sale where you can score discounts on home appliances and furniture for your new BTO.

We take a close look at this executive condo's ins-and-outs from the amenities to which stacks will face the sun.

It's not every day that someone leaves the nest to go live with another married couple. But when they're your friends, where does one draw the line?

A 5-room GCB on Yarwood Avenue was recently sold. Here's what we know about the property and the sale.

Evon Chng and Joseph Ho's penthouse in Singapore is a vision in neutrals.

From bedframes with hidden storage to extendable dining tables, these space-saving furniture will help make your home feel bigger.

We check out the crib of one homeowner who furnished over 80% of his 1,507sqft condo with unique pieces he curated from Taobao.

The IKEA x Swedish House Mafia OBEGRÄNSAD collection is an all-black dream for minimalists.

The Yishun November 2022 BTO is a dark horse this round, considering the affordability, waterfront location, and 5-room flats available.

With over 3 thousand flats up for grabs, the Queenstown November 2022 BTO launch will be a hotly-contested project. Here's what you need to know.

Prices for the November 2022 BTO exercise are estimated to start from $190K in Yishun to $720K in Queenstown.

Should the HDB BTO age limit for applications be lowered from 35 to 28? We speak to 7 Singaporeans who say yes.

These 6 HDB estates for cabin crew and airline staff like Tampines and Bedok are located near Changi Airport.

66 million-dollar HDBs were sold in July and August, marking a rise in the sale of these super-expensive flats in Singapore.

Some of these BTO projects might be completed in 2026, which is just slightly over 3 years away.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced during the National Day Rally 2022 that Paya Lebar Air Base will relocate and make way for a town.

From renting a HDB flat to buying a resale executive condo, here's what you can do if you want to move out whilst under 35 years old.

Near the Bukit Timah Railway Corridor are a set of train-themed houses that look like they came straight out of a Studio Ghibli film.

Fizzah and Danial of @koalastays transformed their spacious BTO into a cosy abode using bold colours like blue, emerald green, and mustard yellow.

It's rumoured that David Beckham once partied here in 2001.

The resale prices for Q2 2022 show that Clementi and Central are amongst the most expensive estates, with Woodlands and Sembawang being the cheapest.

Peiying and Jiahong turned their Bedok resale flat into a bright & airy home filled with wood elements and natural textures.

From uneven chairs to mismatched sofa legs, these Taobao horror stories will make you a more discerning shopper when shopping on the online platform.

Completed in 2009, the Fish House in Sentosa Cove is one of the most iconic houses on the island with its impressive pool & underwater rooms.

Two Good Class Bungalows owned by crypto billionaire Zhu Su might be up for sale after his hedge fund was served a liquidation order.

Homeowners dreaming of upgrading from their HDB to a condo can do so by following this guide.

With the August 2022 BTO launch in Jurong East right around the corner, here's what you need to know about the estate and whether it's worth it.

All the latest trends are manifested in this 5-room Hougang resale flat from rattan Taobao furniture to whimsical terrazzo tiles.

Waiting 5 years for a BTO is so two-thousand and late. Newlywed couples who want to start their own life can search for a HDB resale flat at these 7 neighbourhood estates instead.

From football-themed abodes to gaming mancaves, check out these cool inspo ideas that'll help you build a hideaway of fun and relaxation.

Couples and singles planning to buy a BTO or resale flat should apply for these HDB Housing Grants to lessen the strain on their wallet.

Here's how one couple transformed their condo with double-volume ceilings into a cosy space complete with a loft inside.

A quick glance over at some property sites also shows that there are many other HDB flats for sale for more than 7 figures.

With the new Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) by HDB in Bukit Merah and Queenstown announced, which of these estates should you consider applying for?

This couple lets us in on how they found the best furniture and accessories on Taobao - even their home's feng shui approved.

This couple took a dated pre-war apartment into the 21st century with a chic, mid-century modern aesthetic.

From a "fish house" in Sentosa to a spaceship-looking mansion, here are 7 mindblowing homes in Singapore that deserve a spot on Bling Empire.

The newly-launched Piccadilly Grand sets a new benchmark with first-week sales.

For when you finally get around to getting your aircons cleaned, here are the 7 best aircon servicing services in Singapore.

People tend to think of HDB homes as high-rises - few know that there are actually terrace houses as well. Here's where to find them.

The owners of this bohemian flat in Hougang know what works for them, carving out a home that is truly their own.

Here are seven interior design firms to turn your Scandinavian home dream into a reality.

Who needs a villa in Bali when you can have your very own in Singapore?

If you're looking for a home beyond your run-of-the-mill condo, here's a list that's worth considering to get you one step closer to your dream living space.