Small homes and even tiny homes have been in trend for those seeking back-to-basics, practical living spaces. Young couples or singles also choose such homes because of their limited budget. However, living in small spaces does not mean having to live in cramped and messy conditions.

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is an oasis in a wasteland littered with untidy cement-block buildings, industrial machinery and gritty towns with sad mini-markets. Except that it is not a wasteland.

Last Sept 17 to 25, more than 400 London Design Festival (LDF) exhibitors took over the UK capital. Scores of designers presented their latest collections and wowed visitors with their amazing artistry and creativity.

At first glance, you would probably think, oh that looks pretty delicious! On a closer look, you will realise they may look delectable, but they are not edible.

The historic Century Plaza Hotel gets a boost...

It's nice to have small pots of plants in your house or at your desk in the office. However, not everyone has green fingers. Many fail to keep plants thriving in their premises regardless of the amount of effort they seem to put in, or so they say.

You may have kept some old but still delightful mooncake boxes and containers or hamper baskets in the cupboard thinking that one day you could put them to some good use. Well, you certainly could and this Lunar New Year festive season is a good time to start.

Public performances such as stage drama, opera and music concerts have been performed since ancient times. Today, they continue to be a source of entertainment, even with the advent of electronic gadgets. The buildings featured here, although not exhaustive, continue the tradition of providing live entertainment in structures steeped in history and architecture that is one of a kind. Should you find yourself near one, it is definitely worth a visit.

Forget OTT table décor when it’s time to carve the turkey this Christmas. By this, we mean ditch the dancing snowmen and Rudolph motifs in favour of something a little more soigné this season. Alann Lung of OFlwr shows us how.

AT the time of the establishment of the Straits Settlement in Penang, local architecture was strongly influenced by British, Indian, Chinese and Islamic elements.