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QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. What Is A Window Grille? 2. What Is A Slim Grille? 3. What Is An Invisible Grille? 4. Are They Pricey? 5. Are There Other Types Of Grilles? INTRODUCTION Let’s face it. You’ve heard those stories of people breaking into homes and stealing valuables. And more often than not, they go […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. What Is A Flexi Flat? 2. What Can I Put In The Flexi Flat? 3. Popular Styles & Ideas For 2 Room Flats INTRODUCTION It stands to reason that at some points in a person’s life, the idea of living in a large house may prove to be both a hassle […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. Dual Function Stairs 2. Uncanny Staircases 3. Artistic Railings INTRODUCTION What is the most overlooked element in any interior? When we say overlooked, we quite literally mean something that is never given a second look over. Could it possibly be the windows? No, windows come in various sizes and styles and […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. BI-FOLD DOOR 101 2. Popular Design Ideas for Bi-Fold Doors INTRODUCTION In many homes and structures, you’ll notice that the size of the toilet and bath tend to be smaller than most bathrooms. So much so that the idea of having a door installed in the bathroom can be almost tricky […]

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QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. Basic Structure 2. Required Provisions 3. Furniture and Accessories INTRODUCTION There is a saying that goes like this. “A happy person is a productive person.” That is quite true, especially for those who come home to a hard day’s work and enjoy home cooking and a good night’s rest. But if […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAUNDRY ROOM 2. DIRTY KITCHEN 3. SMALL GARDEN 4. MAXIMIZED STORAGE 5. PRIVATE OPEN SPACE 6. GET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INTRODUCTION When you’re looking at the floor plan of your new hdb home, you’ll notice a rather curious looking space in the corner of the room.  You take a […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. SOFA SET – THE BASICS 2. COMPARTMENTALIZED LIVING 3. STANDARD SOFA SIZES 4. POPULAR MATERIALS AND ASSOCIATED STYLES 5. CREATIVE STYLING INTRODUCTION Without a doubt, the most frequently used room, apart from the kitchen and dining rooms, is the living room. It is where the homeowner spends the day resting or […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE FOR YOUR SPACE. 2. POPULAR COLORS AND TRENDS 3. DUAL PURPOSE, DUAL FUNCTION 4. WHAT TO AVOID? INTRODUCTION Once associated with premiere modern design, the L shaped sofa has always graced the covers of magazines and various high end interiors and until a few decades later, has […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. LOFT BEDROOMS 2. OFFICES AND PRIVATE SPACES 3. SOFA AND LOUNGING 4. COMPARTMENTALIZING DESIGN INTRODUCTION It’s a real struggled trying to put a full house inside a very small room. Sometimes, you have to do away with one area just so that the rest of the area can fit. This is […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE 2. DINING SETS 3. CLASSY and LUXURIOUS TABLES 4. NOTHING BEATS SOLID WOOD! 5. OTHER MATERIALS INTRODUCTION If the kitchen is the heart of the house, then the dining room is where all bonds are formed. This is where everybody in the household gathers to share and […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. WHY IS IT CALLED THAT? 2. OTHER SIZES OF THE SUPER SINGLE 3. IT’S NOT AS EXPENSIVE AS YOU THINK … 4. READY MADE BED SIZES 5. CUSTOM MADE BED AND STYLE IDEAS INTRODUCTION If you though that there can never be a bed that can provide both practical sizing and […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. KNOW YOUR KITCHEN INTIMATELY 2. SHOW STOPPING COOK AREA 3. STORAGE IS ESSENTIAL! 4. PRACTICAL SIZING 5. ROLLAWAY ISLAND! 6. INTEGRATED DINING 7. WHEN IN DOUBT, IT’S OKAY TO ASK HELP INTRODUCTION When you think of kitchens, what comes into your mind? Most likely the following facts. It’s a place where […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. LOUNGING LIVING ROOM 2. AL FRESCO DINING 3. COFFEE WITH A VIEW 4. A LITTLE GARDEN OF YOUR OWN 5. PRIVATE WORKING SPACE INTRODUCTION What is that one architectural feature in every home that often defines the house as a home? Is it the window? The door? Perhaps some interesting accent? […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. TRADITIONAL BAY WINDOWS 2. BEDROOM BAY WINDOWS 3. BAY WINDOWS….FROM SCRATCH? 4. BAY WINDOW GARDENS 5. KITCHEN BY THE BAY 6. DINING ROOM WITH A VIEW INTRODUCTION What makes an interior look incredible? Is it the furniture? The wall paint? The use of blended textures and materials? Or perhaps it is […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE 2. MATERIALS AND FEATURES 3. POPULAR CONSOLE DESIGNS 4. COMPARTMENTALIZING DESIGN 5. FUNCTIONALITY AND FORM AS ONE 6. WHEN IN DOUBT, CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCTION Ever since their invention, almost every living room or entertainment room has a TV. This iconic appliance has since entertained homeowners and […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. What is Cement Screed? 2. What Can Cement Screed Do To My Floors? 3. The Ups and Downs of Cement Screed 4. How Do I Maintain It? by Maria Orlova from Pexels.com INTRODUCTION This has probably happened to you the moment you enter your home or apartment. You start observing the […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. Subway Kitchen Wall Tiles 2. Mosaic Tiles 3. Tiles in Different Shapes 4. Classic Stone and Marble 5. Moroccan and Spanish Tiles 6. An ‘Oh Naturale’ Vibe 7. A BOLD Pop of Color INTRODUCTION One of the most interesting features that adds a bit of personality and charm to every kitchen […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. Laminate Flooring vs Vinyl Flooring 2. Are Laminates Waterproof? 3. Quality over Quantity 4. Are There Suppliers of Laminates & Materials? 5. I Want To Install It Myself, Can I? 6. How do I Maintain the Flooring? INTRODUCTION The moment you encounter this particular type of building material, the first thing […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. Vinyl Tile Flooring 2. Wood Tile Floor 3. Rubber Flooring Tiles 1. Ideal Tiles for Living Room 2. Ideal Tiles for Bedrooms 3. Bathroom Tiles are Essential INTRODUCTION The first thing you feel when you step inside your home for the first time is the rough unfinished floor. While most of […]

INTRODUCTION Perhaps one of the most ingenious elements of a modern style house is the sliding doors. Apart from effortlessly defining one space from the other, it also serves as an unintended decorative element, as well as saves and maximizes the space; the latter evident in some homes favoring sliding doors over the traditional swing […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. SPACE ALLOCATION 2. INNOVATIVE MATERIALS 3. COLOR SCHEMES 4. DECORATIVE ELEMENTS 5. LET THERE BE LIGHT! INTRODUCTION Like many interiors, the office has since evolved from simply being a room with a row of desks and chairs to a more sophisticated interior lined up with the latest in furniture innovation and […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS 2. COAT CLOSET 3. PANTRY 4. WALK IN CLOSET 5. HOBBY ROOM 6. GYM 7. PERSONAL NOOK INTRODUCTION Have you noticed that some HDB houses and properties tend to have additional rooms and spaces for a multitude of purposes? Some are designed for laundries, some for storage […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. COVE LIGHTING 2. DROPPED CEILING 3. BEAMS AND COFFERED 4. COMBINATION OF COVE AND DROP CEILING INTRODUCTION Has this ever happened to you? You’ve finished placing your sofa in the living room and you’ve just laid the last throw pillow on top of it. Then you step back and take a […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. NEEDS VS. WANTS 2. CLEAN AND STRAIGHT LINES 3. NATURAL MATERIALS 4. COLOR PALETTE 5. FURNITURE PIECES 6. BUILT-IN ORGANIZATION AND STORAGE 7. ACCESSORIES 8. PRACTICAL LIGHTING INTRODUCTION With the increasing development of condos and other smaller residences, the need to live a simplified lifestyle has never been more in vogue. […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. THROW PILLOWS 2. PAINTINGS 3. POTTERY 4. CURTAINS & BLINDS 5. CARPETS AND RUGS INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered exactly what makes an interior look so amazing? Is it because of the designer sofa you purchased? Or perhaps the unique square dining table that can seat up to 8 diners?   […]

INTRODUCTION It stands to reason that the most used space in any home is the kitchen. With homeowners using it three times a day for almost 365 days a year, it’s no wonder why so many designers come up with various kitchen styles and designs to suit every homeowner’s preference and style. Traditionally, the kitchen […]

INTRODUCTION Perhaps one of the most interesting features in every home is the walk in wardrobe. This small room is often used to house and hang clothes, shoes and even bags and small accessories with ample space to move around, hence the name ‘walk in closet’. These very modern and unique features are often employed […]

A popular trend that is often seen in hdb homes, condos and even commercial spaces is the use of raw building materials like brick, concrete, wood and metal. For some, it would resemble that of a factory, but for others it speaks of a bold, masculine aesthetic that takes it cue by finding beauty in […]

When you look at the walls in your home, what usually comes to your mind? Normally, you would say “It’s a wall that separates the room. Just paint it”.  But slowly, you realize that paint is too cliché’ and it makes your walls quite dull and lifeless. And even if you have unique eye catching […]

INTRODUCTION A common luxury that is often in everybody’s list is a new pair of shoes. Whether it be for work or leisure, it is a known fact that everyone has more than one pair of shoes for every occasion. And just like clothes, shoes need to be placed and stored in an organized space. […]

Out of all the spaces inside an HDB home, there is no space that is frequently used than the kitchen. From dawn to dusk, everyone spends at least 2-3 hours in the kitchen, cooking meals three times a day. But with the rise of numerous HDB houses and space slowly getting smaller, it is safe […]

Most homes nowadays have small spaces and could cost quite a fortune. This is especially true in Singapore where owning a modern home or condo is considered the height of luxurious living. However, not many homes and condominiums fit a feasible budget for some. But there is one type of home that is as luxurious […]

One of the most iconic and frequently used style in interior design is the mid-century modern look. This look gets its name from the time it was first conceived, specifically during the late 40’s to early 50’s in Europe and America. This is characterized by the use of wood, specifically teak and oak; clean, simple […]

When it comes to studying, having a conducive and comfortable place is imperative. One would need a chair that guarantees absolute ease; especially if you would be spending the next five to six hours sitting at a desk. You would also need a desk wide enough to accommodate the numerous books, notebooks and electronic devices […]

QUICK NAVIGATION 1. COLOR PALETTE 2. TODAY’S FURNITURE 3. FABRICS AND FINISHES 4. LET THERE BE LIGHT 5. CONTEMPORARY DECORS 6. WHEN IN DOUBT, CONSULT A DESIGNER Contemporary Interior Design is, by definition, an interior style that is occurring and happening at the same time. There is no definitive signature of a contemporary interior as […]

When one hears the words “modern” and “luxury”, what instantly sounds off in their minds is the notion that they are often associated with a lifestyle that is sophisticated and brand new. For some, when they decide on using a modern luxury look in their interiors, they are immediately smitten by the use of clean […]

The Secret to Successful and Stylish Renovations without Regrets. There is nothing more satisfying than having a place to call your own. And like most homeowners, you can’t wait to get started on renovating your basic house into your own dream. And the first area you start with is the toilet and bath. You want […]

There is one room in the entire house that is given as much importance and precedence as any of the other rooms. It is the bedroom. The reason for this is because this is where you will retire to after a long day’s work and where you will rest and relax. As such, you would want to create the perfect bedroom. But where to start? Here are a few bedroom interior design tips and trick to consider when creating your picture perfect bedroom.

QUICK NAVIGATION 1. Nature 2. Sliding Doors 3. Lighting 4. Flooring 5. Soak Tubs 6. Meditation Space 7. Furniture 8. Wood 9. Minimalistic 10. Colours 11. Accessories When you think of Japanese style, one word will come to mind. Zen. While the culture of the country may be firmly rooted in millennia of history, modern […]

QUICK NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION 1. “Less is More” – The Basic Rule of the Minimalism 2. Keep it Neutral 3. Quality Over Quantity 4. Keep the Purpose of Each Room in Mind 5. Simple Window Treatments 6. Add Personal Touches 7. Plenty of Discreet Storage 8. Only the Essentials 9. The Right Lighting INTRODUCTION ABOUT MINIMALIST […]

Empira White is a unique marble quartz, its classical white base coloured in the purest of hues. This uplifting surface is an illuminating backdrop to the more dominant, almost black veins that traverse the countertop, creating an interplay between darkness and light. Alive with emotion and movement, this structure is a refined rustle of fine […]

Kitchen renovation might be among your most important investment (that can last for years, not only helps increase your entire house's value, but also level up your lifestyle). However, during 25 years in this business, we have heard many sad stories about homeowners in Singapore who suffered really terrible & stressful experiences during their kitchen remodeling. Below are #11 most common mistakes people make when renovating their kitchens (you will probably want to carefully check to avoid repeating them on your own project).

Whether you are preparing for your 2-Room BTO renovation or renovation for any smaller spaces, the below ideas will help to make better use of your small space.

While Singapore BTO & HDB flats have been getting smaller overtime, it doesn’t mean we can’t have our dreaming bedrooms come true. In contrast, do you know that a proper layout & design can totally create a miracle in turning a small bedroom into a functional & spacious haven without sacrificing the beauty & style?

Your home should reflect who you are. Our interior design concepts mirror the lifestyle of our homeowners and combining it with a strategic execution of a modern, contemporary design.

Special things come in small packages – even on apartments and condo units. Because no one says that you have to have a huge space to enjoy interior design in Singapore, many little houses are slowly turning into majestic homes. A common approach in designing a small space or a studio-type condo is through minimalism – a little furniture on the corner, a small table at the center, then it should be fine. But to make your place more worth living, you should go with the current trend of having a functional interior design.

The best way to set the mood of your home starts with the correct lighting. That’s right. Regardless if your home has the most state-of-the-art furniture or an award-winning interior design, if the lights do not match the room, then you’re sure to be in a big trouble.

Nothing is more exciting than designing a new home, whether it’s your first time to live alone or it’s a new flat that you just moved into. New settlers can’t help but go for quick interior design tricks that can turn their new sanctuary into a haven of homey feeling. If you are one of those new homeowners who’s struggling to decorate your new home, we have a couple of tips here that can help you start a new life in your new home.

Regardless of how big or small your office is, it always seems like you can never have too many shelves. Whether you use it as a way to display your office accessories, hold legal documents or store supplies in the pantry, shelving is a practical solution that adds the perfect hint of beauty and functionality to your office.

With a few clever ways to make use of your festive décor year-round, you now have the excuse to extend your Christmas décor! It will not only save you from the trouble of packing up immediately, but it’s also an economical way to use your holiday decor for the next eleven months or longer! In this article, Weiken, a trusted home and condo interior design firm in Singapore, enumerates the ways to repurpose your festive décor.

Building a home or an office that’s higher than one floor requires a staircase. But do you know that in the modern interior design in Singapore, staircases are more than just a couple of woods lined up to give you a hallway to go upstairs? Many houses and workplaces have embraced an innovative and creative way of executing their staircases. And not just that, these staircases are both stylish and functional.

As one of the best interior design firms in Singapore, we take kitchen remodels seriously. We believe that even if you don’t do much of the cooking, the style and functionality of your kitchen is more important than ever. After all, it’s where you start with your day - sip your first coffee and read newspapers in the morning. So, where to begin? We share the best tips on how to upgrade your kitchen like a 5-star chef.

In this article, Weiken, an award-winning interior design firm in Singapore is revealing the secrets on how to achieve a million dollar-looking home without breaking the bank!

Even to a casual observer, it’s obvious that apartments in Singapore are shrinking in terms of floor area - and it’s all due to the scarcity of land that also influences the monotony in the layout and configuration of most apartments in the city. But, amidst all these, people are adapting to the situation thus, the rise of minimalist living. A trend that will only gain even more traction in the future, minimalism seems to be the way to go with the persistently decreasing inhabitable spaces in the metropolis. It aims to reduce the clutter in your home, keeping it simple, cohesive, beautiful and functional all at once.

Designing a bedroom is relatively easy, but designing a kid’s bedroom is entirely a different matter. Even if you’re feeling pretty confident in making sure that your kid’s bedroom looks good, chances are, you’re missing out on how to make it functional and kid-friendly. It’s easy to lose the idea of what it should be - a room that is more than merely a place to sleep but a sanctuary that will foster imagination, a safe environment where they can run wild and free.

We may not be experts in the smart home technology, but as a trusted home interior designer in Singapore, we have worked with clients who wanted to integrate artificial intelligence solutions in their homes. So, to give you an idea, we made a list of what we think are the most in-demand smart gadgets available today along with some tips on finding the right ones for you.

This is his HDB BTO renovation experience with an interior design company and find out why he would recommend the services of his interior designer in this blog review.

Creating your dream home need not be a difficult task. Let SquareRooms and Weiken.com help you. We are inviting all homeowners-to-be to meet us so that we can help you design your desired home. For a start, simply register your interest below and bring along your floor plan to get a free consultation with the designers.

On 24 November 2013, the local company achieved yet another milestone with the grand opening of its new showroom at Oxley Bizhub