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You&rsquo;re probably thinking, is there really space in at home, especially a HDB one, for a garden? The answer is: yes, you absolutely can! Thankfully, thousands of clever homeowners (and more than a few designers from every&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/guide-to-all-interior-design-renovation-verification-and-accreditation-schemes-in-singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">list of interior design companies in Singapore</a>) have already figured it out. Here are some ideas you can steal for your own home &mdash; no&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/renovation-regrets-furnishing-and-finishes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">renovation regrets</a>&nbsp;later.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1643949508140-1643949508140.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;"><h1> </h1><h1>Small Terrarium Garden</h1>Everyone&rsquo;s got to start somewhere. A terrarium is as good a place to start as any. Put a few glass cases together, some air plants and succulents, and, voila, an amazing centrepiece!&nbsp;It even fits beautifully into a <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/wabi-sabi-is-not-wasabi-design-la" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">wabi sabi design</a> aesthetic with its natural textures and organic shapes.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1643949508163-1643949508163.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;"><h1> </h1><h1>Dividers</h1>&nbsp;<h2>Room Divider Garden</h2>A divider is a great excuse to put more greens in your home. Plus, it doesn&rsquo;t fully block the view of the other room, maintaining visual continuity throughout the apartment.&nbsp;<h2>Hanging Garden</h2>If a garden divide takes up floorspace you don&rsquo;t have, a hanging garden is your best bet &ndash; takes up zero space. It&rsquo;ll be quite the centrepiece to any home.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1643949508190-1643949508190.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">&nbsp;<h1>Walls</h1>&nbsp;<h2>Mason Jar Wall Garden</h2>These are probably the most versatile piece of glassware on the planet. Hundreds of uses for them, including a herb garden wall. A real rustic DIY look and a steady supply of fresh herbs to boot &ndash; what&rsquo;s not to like?&nbsp;<h2>Circular Wall Vase</h2>Nothing says organic than curves. And these have them in aces. Get the see through class ones and enjoy the earthy transition from soil to roots to leaves.&nbsp;<h2>Test Tube Wall Garden</h2>Feeling experimental? Test tubes just scream science. Mount them on the wall, pop them plants in and EUREKA! Nature science! Also excellent for plant parents who need a place for plant cuttings.&nbsp;<h2>Pegboard Garden</h2>For the inner OCD in you, pegboards are great if you HAVE to move things around. All the time. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have extra storage space on it.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1643949508217-1643949508216.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;"><h1> </h1><h1>Balcony</h1>&nbsp;<h2>Plant Pots on Apartment Balcony</h2>If you&rsquo;ve got it, flaunt it. Balconies, no matter how small, are great opportunities for a garden. Just make sure you can still open the doors when you&rsquo;re done &ndash; you don&#39;t have to be stuck outside on the balcony forever.&nbsp;<h2>Horizontal Gardens on Balcony Wall</h2>For the especially teeny tiny balcony, don&rsquo;t fret &ndash; just use the walls. Plant everything from flowers to vegetables that need plenty of sun. You have sunlight, right?&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Outdoor-Indoor Hybrid Garden</h2>Not a big fan of closing the balcony doors? Here&rsquo;s a way to keep that open &ndash; have the balcony garden &ldquo;spill&rdquo; into the apartment. It&rsquo;ll blend the inside and out and make the home look bigger than it really is.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1643949508238-1643949508238.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;"><h1> </h1><h1>Rooms</h1>&nbsp;<h2>Kitchen Garden</h2>Is it a kitchen? Or a garden? Having plants around where you cook can give you that outdoorsy feel whenever you prepare a meal. And admit it: you&rsquo;ve always wanted fresh herbs within reach.&nbsp;<h2>Bathroom Garden</h2>Perhaps you&rsquo;ve convinced yourself &ndash; there&rsquo;s absolutely no space left for a garden. Think bathroom. So very many shelf spaces everywhere for pots to go.&nbsp;<h2>Indoor Garden Closet</h2>So minimalist that you have a spare room to&hellip; ahem&hellip; spare? Turn the whole thing into a garden, or a jungle!&nbsp;<h1>Time to get gardening</h1>As you can see, if there&rsquo;s a will there&rsquo;s a way. Put your mind to it, any place can become a garden. Now, no more excuses &ndash; get out there and green up your home!

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Lighter Is Brighter. Brighter Is BetterThe bathroom is where you do most of your unspeakable, unsightly grooming (I hope), and that means you need it to be well-lit. I happen to have two bathrooms in my humble apartment, the common bathroom lined in white glossy tile, the master bathroom lined in black tile. Sure, there&rsquo;s something luxurious about darker tiles that lend a touch of mystery. But given both bathrooms have the same lighting, one realises when you&rsquo;re trying to tweeze that hard-to-see hair, or fix that smudge in your eyeliner, the darker bathroom&rsquo;s mystery turns into misery real quick.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s a good reminder why many <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/6-hacks-for-more-functional-modern-bathroom-designs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">modern bathroom designs</a> lean towards brighter palettes, especially when planning around your <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/singapore-2024-renovation-budget-condo-renovation-cost-forecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">condo renovation cost</a> or working with the <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/best-renovation-contractor-in-singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">best renovation contractor in Singapore</a> to get the lighting just right. <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1645149842123-1645149842122.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">&nbsp;On The Same Note... White Is Better Than WarmLeave the yellow mood lightning to your cosier spaces. There is nothing like white lights in a bathroom to make it bright, clean, and highly functional. A strong white light in the bathroom opens up the space and makes for better vision.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1645149842150-1645149842150.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">&nbsp;Slant Your Floor TilesJust that little tilt in your floor tile just so water naturally drains into the floor trap is a clever trick to ensure you don&rsquo;t have water pooling the corners of your shower that may cause mould to grow or mosquitoes to have a party. This works especially well for larger bathrooms with a single floor trap. It costs you nothing extra, to boot.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1645149842178-1645149842178.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">&nbsp;Mirror Mirror On The WallShout out to the vainpots of the world. If you are heavily reliant on your bathroom mirror, you really don&rsquo;t want it facing a well-lit window &mdash; the back lit reflection isn&rsquo;t going to do you any favours. The most well-lit bathrooms have a mirror that&rsquo;s adjacent to a window, so you get the best natural lighting when you check out your reflection. Also, the wider the mirror, the larger your bathroom will look. This is the oldest trick in the book to create the illusion of bigger spaces.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1645149842201-1645149842201.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">&nbsp;High And DryIf you have the budget, plan for a bathroom that has both a wet and dry area. Not only is the maintenance lower, you&#39;re half less likely to fall with a smaller slip zone &mdash; take it from someone who has a wet/dry master bathroom I&#39;ve never had mishaps in, versus a full wet old school common bathroom I&#39;ve slipped in several times. Wet tiles are not your best friend when you&#39;re groggy and bleary eyed in the mornings. Having a dry area means you don&rsquo;t have to deep-clean as often, and you can safely store electrical appliances like your hairdryers, curlers and fancy electric shavers on your bathroom vanity, all within reach.&nbsp;Air It OutFoldable doors are all the rage for a great reason, they take up much less space in small toilets, and you can collapse them against the door frame so your entire bathroom can easily air out. After erm&hellip; a really intense session, we all understand the best way to dissipate any lingering odours is good ventilation. A large window, or a toilet that has good airflow will beat a scented candle any day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Photo Credit :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/ethan-interiors-design-studio">Ethan Interior</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/sense-semblance">Sense &amp; Semblance</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/koze">KOZE</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/idfferent-design">iDfferent Design</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/the-local-project">The Local Project</a>

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PRISM+ Brings Home The Cinematic Experience With The Brand&rsquo;s First OLED Android TV Series And Dolby Atmos And Dolby Audio Enabled SoundbarsThe Singapore-based tech brand&rsquo;s product expansion sees it move into the premium TV as well as the audio space.&nbsp; The Singapore-based tech brand&rsquo;s product expansion sees it move into the premium TV as well as the audio space &mdash; a timely upgrade for homeowners planning <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/guide-choosing-an-interior-designer-in-singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">interior design &amp; renovation</a> projects, checking their <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/singapore-2024-renovation-budget-condo-renovation-cost-forecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">condo renovation cost</a>, or working with an <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/guide-to-all-interior-design-renovation-verification-and-accreditation-schemes-in-singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HDB licensed renovation contractor</a> to refresh their living spaces.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1646908731073-1646908731073.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Photo credit: PRISM+&nbsp;Singapore, 10 March 2022 &ndash; Homegrown consumer tech brand PRISM+ today announced its latest line-up of home entertainment systems, with the launch of the PRISM+ Alpha (AL) TV Series and the PRISM+ Soundbars. The PRISM+ Alpha is the brand&rsquo;s first foray into the premium OLED display space and will feature two models - the 55AL and 65AL, priced at SGS $1,699 and SGD $2,799 respectively.&nbsp;In addition, the brand is also set to launch its first generation of audio products to complete the home cinematic experience. The PRISM+ Symphony and Flow will be priced at SGD $699 and SGD $249 and feature Dolby Atmos&reg; spatial audio and Dolby Audio respectively. Both the OLED Android TV and soundbars will be available for purchase on its online store, as well as its official Lazada stores.&nbsp;PRISM+&rsquo;s latest line of home cinematic products come off the back of widely successful launches as demand for entertainment and work for home set-ups continue to rise. The brand&rsquo;s popularity was accentuated by its growth in the past two years, having seen sales grow over 1,100% between 2019 to 2021. Last year, the Singapore-based brand also expanded its operations to Malaysia, where it continues to see rapid growth in the market.&nbsp;Jon Ng, Managing Director of PRISM+ said, &ldquo;The past two years presented a unique challenge for the brand &ndash; with the pandemic limiting logistic capabilities worldwide. At the same time, demand for our televisions soared as content consumption habits changed, while consumers became more discerning. The launch of our 4K OLED Android TVs as well as our soundbars is a step forward in the evolution of the brand as we continue to make premium home cinematic experiences more accessible while also supporting best-in-class immersive technologies like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.&rdquo;&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1646908731099-1646908731099.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Photo: PRISM+ launch event of their new products&nbsp;Leaping Ahead Of The Pack With The PRISM+ Alpha Series 4K OLED Android TVFollowing the successful launch of the Q-Series Pro 4K Android TV which saw the brand introduce its largest-ever TV to date, the Q86-QE PRO, the launch of the PRISM+ Alpha 4K OLED Android TV series represents the next step up in the brand&rsquo;s quest to deliver affordable premium technology to the masses.&nbsp;Long seen as the gold standard for home cinematic displays, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology is capable of producing stunning picture quality, while eliminating the need for backlights, leading to some of the slimmest displays on the market. The PRISM+ AL TV series boasts its slimmest displays yet at a mere 3.8mm, while featuring a near bezel-less design.&nbsp;Composed of millions of self-illuminated pixels, the key feature of OLED TVs are their superior contrast levels that evoke the deepest blacks since unused pixels turn off completely. Display colours are also more uniform at a rate that regular LED TVs are simply unable to match. When paired with Dolby Vision ultra-vivid picture quality, the AL Series OLED TVs guarantee that each image produced is as true to the creator&rsquo;s intent as possible.&nbsp;The AL series also includes fan favourite features like motion smoothing technology (MEMC), hands-free voice control alongside the full suite of Google Features including Chromecast Built-In, Google Assistant and the 5000 plus apps featured on the Google Play Store. Content partnerships with OTTs like meWATCH, Viu and iQIYI also offer customers access to the premium experience on each platform so they can enjoy a wide range of content on their new TV free of charge.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1646908731128-1646908731128.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Photo: Enclosed room for the full digital experience&nbsp;&nbsp;Premium Sound With All The Bells And Whistles At Affordable PricingHaving climbed to the peak of visual clarity, the launch of the PRISM+ Flow and PRISM+ Symphony soundbars will see the homegrown consumer tech brand enter the audio space for the first time. Targeted at different audience segments, PRISM+ Symphony soundbars will feature Dolby Atmos for a fully immersive home cinematic experience and PRISM+ Flow soundbars will support Dolby Audio.&nbsp;Built for true audiophiles looking for great value, the PRISM+ Symphony&rsquo;s star feature is undoubtedly the presence of Dolby Atmos &ndash; allowing the premium soundbar to immerse users in their favourite entertainment with sound that moves all around you withbreathtaking realism. Priced at SGD $699, the PRISM+ Symphony is the most affordable premium soundbar in its class. When coupled with the upward firing speakers, this 5.1.2 soundbar breaks new boundaries with an added height dimension for sounds.&nbsp;In addition, the Symphony features a HDMI-eARC port that will allow users to play high fidelity audio, as well as a peak power output of 760 watts &ndash; allowing users to enjoy higher quality audio performance and a deeper, fuller bass without distortions even at higher volumes.&nbsp;Users looking for an entry-level audio set-up need look no further than the PRISM+ Flow. Priced at SGD $249, the Flow is a 2.1 speaker that comes with 240W of peak power output and is powered by Dolby Audio Technology. The versatile soundbar measures at a length of 890mm x 82mm x 58mm, making it suitable for desktop setups, as well as small bedrooms.&nbsp;Both soundbars will feature wireless subwoofers, allowing for a more versatile set-up, meaning that users can place the subwoofer in the optimum position in their homes. In addition, both the Flow and Symphony come with five preset modes for News, Music, Sport, Gaming and Movie &ndash; as well as adjustable LED brightness, and can be navigated via the TV remote to ensure a seamless home cinematic experience.&nbsp;Ashim Mathur, Senior Regional Director, Japan and Emerging Markets, Dolby Laboratories said: &ldquo;We are thrilled to collaborate with PRISM+ to elevate consumers&rsquo; entertainment experiences. Dolby Vision delivers a more vivid, lifelike image thus, bringing entertainment to life whilst, Dolby Atmos produces sound with incredible clarity that allows users to hear details they&#39;ve never heard before. With more and more Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos content available, consumers will enjoy a spectacular entertainment experience in their living rooms with Prism+ TVs and sound bars.&rdquo;&nbsp;Jon Ng adds, &ldquo;The launch of the PRISM+ Symphony and PRISM+ Flow is a realisation of our goal to bring true cinematic immersion into the living rooms of our consumers. We worked closely with trusted partners such as Dolby to optimise our products for a seamless user experience.&rdquo;&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1646908731150-1646908731150.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Photo: Competitive price for the newly launched products&nbsp;Pricing And AvailabilityThe PRISM+ AL Series is available for purchase on the PRISM+ online store and all authorised online retailers as of 6PM, 11 March 2022.&nbsp;The PRISM+ Flow and PRISM+ Symphony will also be available for pre-orders at 6PM on 11 March and are scheduled to ship by the end of March 2022.&nbsp;For more information on price, details and specifications please see below or visit:&nbsp;Alpha TV Series:&nbsp;<a href="https://prismplus.sg/sixides-oledlaunch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://prismplus.sg/sixides-oledlaunch</a>Soundbar:&nbsp;<a href="https://prismplus.sg/sixides-soundbarlaunch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://prismplus.sg/sixides-soundbarlaunch</a> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fzyUawwy3gA?autoplay=1&mute=1&wmode=opaque&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable" style="width: 100%; height: 50vw;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe>Video: Check out this video to learn more about PRISM+ (SIXiDES UNBOXiD Prism+ episode)&nbsp;

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It&rsquo;s easy to get carried away amidst the excitement of designing a new home. It signifies a fresh start, you get to decide every single detail in a brand new space you are going to live in with the people you hold most dear. What could go wrong? &nbsp;Oh, you&rsquo;ll be surprised.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1647573274244-1647573274244.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/home-philosophy">Home Philosophy</a>&nbsp;(buying the right furniture helps with the overall look!)&nbsp;1. Doing It Yourself&nbsp;We&rsquo;ve seen this happen over and over. Many homeowners, especially first-timers, assume it will be easier on the wallet to design their own home. Unless you are savvy in what goes into designing and building a residential space, you actually risk being penny-wise, pound-foolish by allowing yourself to possibly make mistakes that will cost you way more to reverse than if you had gotten a professional on board in the first place.&nbsp;Mistakes can cost far more to undo than if you had worked with professional <a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">interior design firms</a> from the start. Plus, navigating things like <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/7-things-you-ll-need-permits-before-you-renovate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">residential renovation permit</a> requirements and choosing trustworthy contractors (ideally those with <a href="https://www.sixides.com/articles/guide-to-all-interior-design-renovation-verification-and-accreditation-schemes-in-singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CaseTrust renovation</a> accreditation) are areas where experts can save you from major headaches.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1647573274271-1647573274271.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/ethan-interiors-design-studio">Ethan Interiors</a>&nbsp;(knowing your own lifestyle and preferences will help the interior designer alot!)&nbsp;2. Not Knowing YourselfHow well do you understand your own lifestyle and the space requirements that come along with it? Take some time to observe your own living habits. Do you wash dishes messily - which may mean you need a deeper kitchen sink? Do you have the habit of drying your hair right after your shower? You should plan for a dry area in your bathroom with a vanity and electrical outlets for a hairdryer. Do you absolutely hate having the morning sun rise up on your sleeping face? You may want to plan for black-out blinds or drapes in your room. Do you wear more dresses than tops and bottoms? You will really want to plan your wardrobe space - especially if it&rsquo;s built-in - very meticulously so you don&rsquo;t literally leave room for regret. Take it from someone with yawning unused spaces in my hanging closet, and drawers that have folded clothes exploding out of them.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1647573274293-1647573274293.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/jia-studios">Jia Studios</a>&nbsp;(a great example of great design with great function!)&nbsp;3. Form Over FunctionIf it&rsquo;s pretty, but it&rsquo;s useless, then it&rsquo;s pretty useless. There is absolutely no sense in having a beautiful space that serves as nothing more than a white elephant. A home is meant to be lived in, you are not running a gallery here. With a good designer, your living space should be functionally harmonious with your lifestyle needs while achieving your desired visual appeal. Form and function are not mutually exclusive, but function should always take precedence. You can thank us later.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1647573274313-1647573274313.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/the-local-project" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Local Project</a>&nbsp;(do not block out your windows to allow plenty of natural light in!)&nbsp;4. Let There Be LightAnd not just overhead lighting. In Singapore, most of us HDB dwellers tend to rely solely on overhead lighting. It&rsquo;s the most convenient option and most of us grew up used to flicking on a light switch and that would be all the light we were going to get. What&rsquo;s new right? Oh, a whole new world, that&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s new. From tri-coloured lighting to smart home lighting systems, there is a plethora of options to choose from - so why limit yourself? Experiment with standing lights and table lamps where necessary so you don&rsquo;t have to strain your eyes in a room that&rsquo;s trying too hard to seem cosy. Great lighting can help you experience a room differently, and shrewdly placed lights can highlight focal points or special features of a room.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1647573274337-1647573274337.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/13th-design-studio">13th Design Studio</a>&nbsp;(even the basics of doing site measurement will make a great design!)&nbsp;5. Measure EverythingNo matter how great you think your spatial visualisation is, don&rsquo;t wait till you&rsquo;re standing in your house with a couch that looked real tiny in the showroom but now takes up half your living room before you realise it was probably a good idea to bring that measuring tape along to the store. This applies to every space you need to plan for. The depth of your cupboards; will your hangers fit neatly in them? The height of your windows; are your curtains too long, or short? The length of your TV console; will your TV set fit on it? If you are really tall, does it feel like you&rsquo;re doing dishes in a kitchen sink built for a child? This is the most easily avoidable mistake, and all you needed was the measuring tape.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1647573274364-1647573274364.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/koze">Koze</a><a href="https://www.sixides.com/professionals/interior-designers/koze">&nbsp;</a>(white fluted panels paired with mirror textures and marbled feature wall!)&nbsp;6. Too Much White&hellip; Won&rsquo;t Look RightWe get that white is a popular colour to have in the room. White walls, white everything; it looks clean and minimalist, right? Not really. You run the risk of what is supposed to be a cosy living space looking very harsh and clinical. Break up the monotony with some colour accents. Interesting throw pillows on the couch, some hanging art, photos from your trips around the world. Your home should reflect who you are, and display some of your character and personality.&nbsp;

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