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Heart of the home

As kitchens increasingly become the focal point in many modern homes, Tan Jiak Hui of kitchen designer Alustil turns cold metal into warm hearths for their owners.

A touch of Zen

A cosy corner office opens up to a serene swimming pool and willow tree

Hot commodity

When business is about food, a beautiful working kitchen becomes the office centrepiece...

Unfinished symphony

In this urban tropical home, restrained décor opens up creative and experimental possibilities for its designer owner.

New age offices

Stimulating design, flexible spaces and well-being amenities — these and more are the future of workplaces.

Calm & collected

A globetrotting designer anchors her home office with nostalgia.

Quaint finds: Artisan Gallery

Artisan Gallery specialises in contemporary wooden furniture, predominantly made from teak and belian wood...

Design inspirations from Sri Lanka (Part 1)

On a recent visit to Sri Lanka, I came away most inspired by the architecture and design features of many of its old and more recent buildings. Interestingly, many of these are currently home to splendid boutique hotels, restaurants, cafes and retail shops. Whether lovingly restored or brand new, the spaces or structures reflect great respect for the period or the neighbourhood they are located in.

Medieval fantasy

The greatness of the past can be seen in this Bulgarian town on the hills.