Discover Feng Shui-approved decluttering tips for a fresh start in 2025. Learn how to clear energy blocks, improve relationships, and attract prosperity in the Year of the Snake.
Learn how to arrange your living room for wealth and prosperity in the Year of the Snake, 2025. Discover expert Feng Shui tips on wealth corners, energy flow, and furniture placement.
Discover practical Feng Shui tips to align your home with the transformative energy of the Year of the Snake in 2025. Learn how decluttering, balancing yin and yang, and other simple adjustments can bring harmony, prosperity, and well-being to your space
Discover 10 witty and creative wardrobe design ideas to maximise your space, including tips on wardrobe doors, walk-in closets, and clever storage solutions.
Tired of boring old glass? Fluted glass adds instant style & privacy! Brighten your kitchen, living areas and even your service yard with this versatile trend!
Explore Alora Paint's top picks for high-traffic areas. Discover durable, stain-resistant, and eco-friendly paints to keep your walls pristine. Get expert tips for long-lasting results.
Transforming your home is like starting a fresh chapter in its story. Selecting the right colours might feel a bit like solving a puzzle, but no worries – we've got your back.
Discover the essence of minimalist design with our latest article, "Minimalist Masterclass: 5 Design Firms Crafting Minimalist Homes with Style." Delve into the world of organic, Japanese, Scandinavian, industrial, and minimalist bohemian styles as we showcase the work of leading design firms. From embracing nature in Organic Minimalism to finding harmony in Japanese Minimalism, each style offers a unique interpretation of simplicity and functionality. Join us on a journey of clean lines, natural materials, and serene spaces, perfect for promoting relaxation and well-being. Experience the intersection of creativity and restraint with our curated selection of minimalist homes.
Say farewell to outdated interior design trends of 2024, from fading minimalism to the overused all-grey palette. Explore the evolving landscape of warmth, personality, and individuality in living spaces as homeowners seek balance and originality in their design choices. Embrace innovation and personal expression to redefine your living environment for the future.
Transform your room's aesthetics effortlessly with this guide to painting your ceiling. Perfect for beginners, it makes the process enjoyable and easy.
Explore the 2024 renovation budget forecast for condos in Singapore. Discover the impact of 'partially furnished' units on renovation costs. Uncover unseen factors such as higher ceilings, shorter working hours, unique customizations, innovative design challenges, and strict management guidelines. Find out if condo living truly translates to a cheaper renovation or if customization and innovation lead to additional costs.
Planning a renovation in Singapore? Learn how different design styles can influence your budget. Explore the cost implications of popular styles for the 2024 renovation.
Uncover the art of space planning for 4-room HDB flats in Singapore with SIXiDES. From pre-bomb shelter designs to contemporary layouts, transform your home today!
As the vibrant festivities of Chinese New Year approach, it's the perfect time to embrace the age-old tradition of spring cleaning.
You've been eyeing that open concept living, dreaming of expansive spaces and the free flow of light. But before you get all gung-ho with the sledgehammer, let's talk about the not-so-glamorous side of open-concept living.
Welcome to the future of home living, where smart home gadgets redefine convenience and simplicity; they are the architects of simplicity in our daily lives.
Plants are the easiest way to inject a little bit of life into your home. The problem? They’re alive.
Step into a world where the elegance of the past seamlessly intertwines with the contemporary living. Picture this – a living space where the echoes of eras past harmonize seamlessly with the contemporary rhythm of today.
So you’ve just completed the renovation and you’ve got some extra laminate lying around. What do you do with them?
Singapore's vibrant mix of urban living and lush greenery demands equally dynamic interior design solutions. When it comes to window treatments, there are exciting new trends for blinds that are not only stylish but also address the unique concerns of Singapore's tropical climate and urban landscape.
Track lighting has become a popular choice in modern homes, offering versatility and style in one sleek package.
As we usher in a new year, the world of interior design is abuzz with fresh concepts, innovative ideas, and a fusion of timeless styles.
Discover how platform beds with integrated storage become your secret weapon for transforming your sanctuary into a spacious haven.
As we step into 2024, the world of interior design is buzzing with fresh ideas and exciting trends, especially when it comes to choosing colours for small spaces.
Moving into a new home? It's time to crack open a fresh chapter and write your own story! But before you whip out the paintbrush, let's talk essentials – choosing the right home appliances plays a crucial role.
Stepping inside, the soft twinkle of fairy lights and the inviting scent of cinnamon pine cones usher you into your very own winter wonderland. This is Christmas magic, IKEA-style.
Ah, Christmas, that magical time of year when our homes transform into festive wonderlands with twinkling lights, glittering trees, and the warmth of holiday spirit.
You’re having a shower, shampoo in your hair, belting out “We Are Young”, when, suddenly, your glass shower cabinet explodes. As you John McClane it out of there, you wonder, “Was it my singing?”
Marble, with its refined beauty, has long held a prominent place in the world of architecture.
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that aims to create harmony and balance in living spaces.
In the world of interior design, choosing the right finish for walls is crucial to creating the desired ambiance. Afterall, walls form one of the largest surface areas in your home. It’ll straightaway make or break the design if the colour or finish is off.
At SIXiDES, we have the privilege of encountering stunning homes every day. These awe-inspiring images are generously shared by our community of Verified Interior Designers.
There’s no two ways about it: renovations are extraordinarily expensive endeavours. That’s why most will only ...
Guidelines by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) of Singapore. Why? It’s HDBs utmost concern and responsibility that whatever you do to your home, it doesn’t mess up the structural integrity of the entire building that your home, and a million other others, and situated in.
A home doesn’t really become YOUR home until all the bits and bobs that’s uniquely yours are added – it might be that cute tile set that you found on sale or that adorable coffee table from the flea market.
Did all the plants you got the last time survive? Time to level up! Commit to being more green by adding 10 more indoor plants to your home. Careful though; these require a touch more attention and care to the last ones that were recommended.
Planning to renovate the home you’re living in? Fantastic! How long is it going to take? Oh. Where are you going to live during the renovation? You haven’t thought about it?!
Cooking and baking are a lot like ducks and chickens. Same same but different. Both are about prepping food, but how they are prepped are completely different beasts.
Choosing the perfect wall paint for your home can feel overwhelming due to the plethora of colours, finishes, and special features available, including those that block bacteria.
Perhaps you done your homework – you’ve made plans to prevent against and prepare for a fire.
Perhaps you really like wood. Like, REALLY like it. However, you need to convince your significant other that it is so indispensable that it’ll be stupid not to have some (or a lot!) at home. Here are 5 legit excuses to have wood in your home.
When choosing kitchen backsplash, ask yourself: Are you a Gordon Ramsey? Or a Simon Cowell? [Hint: One of them doesn’t belong in the kitchen.]
It’s nice to have all the pretty things at home, but if you can’t keep it nice, clean, and tidy, your lovely home won’t be lovely for long.
So your four walls are starting to get a little… drab. A fresh coat of paint is in order. Now comes hardest decision, one that has even stumped the greatest of humanity’s poets and philosophers over centuries: To DIY, or not to DIY?
Windows. Portals that let you see out. And lets the sun, and prying eyes, in. The latter two are good enough reasons to cover those windows up ASAP. But how, you ask? Brick up the windows, you say? Don’t be silly. With curtains, drapes, shades, and blinds, of course!
No homeowner has the benefit of hindsight when it comes to renovating their very first home.
The thing about renovating homes is that, unless you’re in the industry, everyone’s a novice. Admit it – you can count all your renovations with only one hand. With that little experience, with a dash of inattentiveness, you are ripe for the picking by scammers.
Finding an interior designer is like finding a soulmate – it will change your life, for better or worse. Only one will involve a wedding, but both involve a long-term commitment, significant investment, and chance of constant headaches.
Mattresses are a big deal – they affect our quality of sleep and, thus, quality of life. No surprise.
Mould is a fact of life. If there’s a building, there’s mould. Nothing can be done. Move on. But should we really? The short answer: No. The long answer? Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
Where did the time go? Everyone was just celebrating Christmas and, suddenly, the year ended and then it was the New Year.
Well, that’s it for 2022. As the year closes, the boys and girls at SIXiDES once again take a look at the trends – what people loved (or didn’t) in 2022.
You exercise. Take vitamins. You’re even on keto. But somehow, you still fall ill. Maybe, just maybe, it’s not you. It’s your house that’s unhealthy and that’s affecting you. So what do you do? Make it healthy by considering these four things: air quality, dust and pests, building materials, and water quality.
Paint is a powerful thing. It can turn drab homes into darling ones. However, the inverse is true too; the moment it peels off, your home becomes Singapore’s next haunted house attraction.
The last tile has been laid down, the paint has dried, and you’ve finally got your keys back. Time to celebrate now the dust has settled, yes? Funny you should say that (or just imagine you did if you didn’t).
Keeping the dog(s) quiet. Helping aunty carry groceries up 20 stories. Not cranking Led Zeppelin to 11 past midnight. All fine examples of good neighbourly conduct.
Feng shui is a direct Mandarin translation of wind (“feng”) and water (“shui”). In Chinese culture, both elements are associated with energy.
You walk into a room, and something feels… off. The colours seem right. The furniture fits. And it’s all well-lit. Chances are, the room lacks a focal point.
Got your first home? Off to meet your interior designer? Exciting stuff. But just before you run off, here are 7 tips on how to prepare for it so that your date with them will be as productive as possible.
Before the COVID struck, many of us loved stopping at our favorite bars for a nightcap before coming home and calling it a day, or night. With the pandemic, many homeowners have taken to creating a kick-back-and-relax space in the comfort of their own homes for that much-needed drink after a long day of back to back conference calls.
There’s no question about it, your best bet on making an awkward corner functional, aesthetically pleasing, and maybe even a cool focal point is a well-designed piece of built-in furniture.
Are your junk drawers bursting? Is your storeroom a nightmare to behold? Are you running out of closet space? Do you wish there was a way to declutter without losing too many of the precious knick knacks you want to hold on to?
Got utility bills that rival the GDP of a small nation? Fortunately home utility expenses are far easier to manage than an entire nation’s annual budget. Here are some simple house hacks that will save on both electricity and water bills:
It takes only 30 seconds for a fire at home to become life-threatening. The tragic fires at Ang Mo Kio, Bedok North, Seletar and Telok Blangah should be enough to give you pause.
Singaporeans love their aircons. It’s our natural go-to solution to beat the tropical heat of our sunny island. Many of us grew up with very thrifty parents, and true to their nagging,
Last Thursday marks just one more, among many other cases in the past six months, of spontaneous ceiling collapses. Enough to make you think, “Is mine next?” The good news is that these things don’t just happen
Inspiration for this year’s renovations. The past couple of years have been rough. Everyone’s been forced into a more intimate relationship with their homes and, well, there’s a lot more room for improvement than anyone cares to admit.
I’ll be honest with you — I’m dreading the upcoming June holidays. Although COVID restrictions are lifting and more places of entertainment are opening up, as a parent who mostly works from home, I’m not looking forward to having my quiet late mornings and afternoons completely disrupted with my little monsters constantly whining that there’s nothing to do at home. My home is not equipped, and as such, neither am I.
Growing up, mom did all the cleaning. Every time a mess was made, the cane would sometimes appear along with the cleaning cloth or the broom. I always wondered what the huge fuss was about until I had my own space to clean.
Singapore’s blessed with many things but land mass isn’t one of them. Farms took a back seat to urbanisation and, well, that meant that we’ve had to depend on other nations to meet our nutritional needs. However, with advances in technology..
Space: the final frontier. Every apartment dweller craves the comfort and inviting living space that’s neither cramped or cluttered. However, that extra square footage is exceedingly elusive (like Bigfoot). Not impossible though (unlike Bigfoot)...
It’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...
Admit it. You’re reading this because you’ve got to make a decision quick. A decision that’ll affect the rest of your life (well, most of it anyway). You want to know which flooring to go for: vinyl or tiles..
The bathroom is where you do most of your unspeakable, unsightly grooming (I hope), and that means you need it to be well-lit...
You’re probably thinking, is there really space in at home, especially a HDB one, for a garden? The answer is: yes, you absolutely can!...
Wake up, wash up, dress up. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafts into the room. But no one else is out of bed yet. You head for the kitchen...
The heart of every home is the kitchen. Why else do most spend the better part of their waking hours in it (it’s true!)?...
Stuck home long enough? Enough to have (unwillingly) saved up for a little renovation?...
What is a sustainable home? Buildings account for over 20% of Singapores carbon emissions. How? By cramming a whopping 7,900 persons per square kilometer, onto a really small island...
Say what you will, but the kitchen is the one place you cant be frivolous about if youre serious about cooking. Its all about functionality...
Now that youve got your home and your budget, the question is, who should you get to renovate it? Throw caution into the wind and save a few bucks with a contractor?...
This weeks House Hack is a real job, and its set in Toa Payoh. Its a real doozy...
Youve been scrimping, scraping, and saving for the renovation of your dream home for a bit now. Maybe longer than a bit. But long enough...
Moving into a new home with aging parents? Or planning to live on your own as you age (a.k.a. aging in place)?...
Welcome to our very first House Hack ever! Whats a House Hack? Its us taking a real or hypothetical or speculative renovation request...
You need new furniture (dont ask, you just do), its got to look awesome, and it cant be IKEA because everyones already got the same one...
The TV is the centerpiece of just about every home regardless of whether youre an avid gamer, film buff, or even someone who has no time to watch anything on it...
Lets face it: Singapore has little to none countryside environment. No matter where you are, youre surrounded by the beautiful symphony of buzzing bikes, honking Hondas...
Unless youre really into industrial design (i.e. too lazy), chances are that youre going to want something to pretty up all the walls in the house...
Whether or not you have a crippling fear of our future robot overlords eventually taking over. Lets learn more about how Robot Vacuum can help...
Just when you think its over, a new wave comes crashing down on you. And you've just packed up your work from home station too...
