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Architecture and design
‘Cold’ 3,500 square foot home on The Peak is transformed into warm family haven
The renovation of the four-bedroom rental kept its layout intact while adding cosy pockets, new joinery, finishes, furnishings and art.
5 Nov 2026 - 12:06PM
Architecture and design
2 new half-levels lift a Chongqing home in vertical makeover
29 Oct 2026 - 12:40PM
Architecture and design
A Hong Kong duplex regains light and space after restoring a 5.8-metre ceiling
23 Oct 2026 - 3:34PM
Architecture and design
She left the renovation to her husband and designer. Here’s how it turned out
A Pok Fu Lam flat’s dark, cramped interior – plus a private terrace – has been transformed with an open-plan design.
15 Oct 2026 - 12:25PM
The dining area of a recently renovated 1,000 sq ft Pok Fu Lam flat that's home to a couple and their two dogs. Photo: Eugene Chan
Architecture and design
Inside a 60-year-old Hong Kong home where every object tells a story
A 1,700 sq ft flat in Pok Fu Lam was transformed into a vibrant, eclectic home, showcasing cherished possessions and clever design solutions.
9 Oct 2026 - 10:14AM
Architecture and design
A Hong Kong flat gets a Scandinavian-inspired makeover – and a sewing room
This 1,300 sq ft Mid-Levels flat was gutted, and a bedroom and corridor were removed to free up space and allow for a room for the owner’s hobbies.
2 Oct 2026 - 1:06PM
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Architecture and design
A 1950s house in Singapore is reborn as a contemporary home open to the elements
Architect Chang Yong Ter blended old and new in reworking the 2,240 sq ft single-storey house that stays cool without air conditioning.
24 Sep 2026 - 4:18PM
Living area Transit sofa and Nightfly chair from Time & Style (timeandstyle.com). Daybed from Handvark (handvark.com). Ten coffee table by CondeHouse (condehouse.com). Lucent side tables by Matthew Hilton for Case Furniture (casefurniture.com). Pukti table lamp from Iittala (iittala.com). TSSG108 sculpture stool between armchairs from Time & Style. Painting in niche of Chinatown by Singaporean artist Tung Yue Nang, from Artsafe (artsafesg.com) PHOTO: Khoo Guo Jie
Architecture and design
The Hong Kong home designed to be family-friendly without feeling immaculate
Architect Darius Woo transformed a 1,500 sq ft Happy Valley flat into a real home with thoughtfully designed focal points.
17 Sep 2026 - 12:45PM
Architecture and design
Cantopop singer Jude Tsang and property investor Kevin Yeung’s Hong Kong home
Three generations live in harmony in Peak home that weaves faith, family and Fujian heritage into the design.
17 Sep 2026 - 12:34PM
Architecture and design
Feng shui and art guide a 1,400 sq ft Hong Kong flat’s transformation
To optimise energy flow, interior designer Quinn Wong reworked the Ho Man Tin flat using clever design and indigo blue threads.
3 Sep 2026 - 12:45PM
Architecture and design
This Singapore flat is a layered sanctuary that gradually reveals itself
Blending privacy and comfort, Leena Interior Design Studio transformed a public housing unit into a couple’s ideal home.
27 Aug 2026 - 7:15AM
The open kitchen of a flat in Pinnacle@Duxton, in Singapore, designed by Leena Interior Design Studio. The flat features layered design, oak finishes and minimalist tones. Photo: Kung Photograph
Architecture and design
Making a 1,615 sq ft Hong Kong rental a beautiful home with reversible design
Prague Design Hub transformed a Repulse Bay flat while preserving the home’s original fabric using custom furniture and removable decor.
21 Aug 2026 - 5:01PM
Architecture and design
Room to be themselves: inside a 2,800 sq ft Mid-Levels family haven
A Mid-Levels flat in Hong Kong harmonises work-from-home needs and bespoke design for three adults.
13 Aug 2026 - 12:46PM
Architecture and design
In this quiet family holiday home in Tokyo, Japanese tradition meets modernity
Hong Kong’s Jason Caroline Design reimagines a property investor’s pad around ‘ma’, the art of the pause, rendered in tatami and timber.
6 Aug 2026 - 7:15AM
Architecture and design
These beeswax candles shaped like fruit and vegetables look good enough to eat
Jessica Gonzalez started making candles as a kind of therapy after her parents died. Her produce-inspired candles keep her connected to them.
21 Jul 2026 - 12:45PM
A variety of beeswax candles shaped like fruit and vegetable at Happy Organics’ studio in Los Angeles. The candle collection is a homage by Jessica Gonzalez to her family’s produce company. Photo: TNS
Architecture and design
Discover the genius behind everyday objects’ design at fun Hong Kong experience
A new exhibition at M+ based on the popular Japanese TV series Design Ah! dissects items including umbrellas, flip-flops and cup noodles.
2 Jul 2026 - 11:49AM
Wellness
Are mould and toxins in your home making you ill? How to reduce health risks
Mould thrives in humid climates, and certain furniture can introduce particles that can cause coughs and even cancer. Here’s how to stay safe.
24 May 2026 - 11:15AM
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Architecture and design
He turns fallen trees into furniture and he’s about to get very busy
Hong Kong furniture maker Lam Che salvages fallen trees and construction waste to make one-of-a-kind pieces and art installations.
13 Jun 2025 - 12:45PM
Timber artisan Lam Che stands with some of his furniture pieces at his workshop in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, on June 4, 2025. Lam uses wood salvaged from fallen trees to make furniture including stools and tabletop accessories such as radio and jewellery cabinets. Photo: Edmond So
Wellness
Doll’s house collectors think small with big mental health benefits
Adult collectors spend big on mini homes, furniture and decor in a pastime that eases stress and anxiety, and is booming in wake of Covid-19.
27 May 2025 - 4:28AM
Architecture and design
A cherished Irish tradition is dying out. New school aims to fix that
At the Donegal Thatching School, master thatchers teach their skills to help preserve Ireland’s long tradition of thatched-roofed cottages.
10 Apr 2025 - 7:55AM
Artificial intelligence
Lost your phone? Now you can ask your Samsung fridge to find it
The latest Samsung Bespoke fridges’ AI-enhanced Bixby assistant responds to voice commands to find missing phones and activate appliances.
31 Mar 2025 - 1:15PM
Fame and celebrity
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, unveils new brand As Ever on Instagram
2 weeks before her Netflix show With Love, Meghan debuts, the Duchess explained the brand name change and how she’ll sell more than just jam.
20 Feb 2025 - 1:57PM
A still from Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s Instagram video announcing the launch of her new brand As Ever. Photo: Instagram/meghan
Architecture and design
Crazy new Dubai mega mansions cater to owners’ wild requests
Dubai developers are going to extraordinary lengths so that their luxury homes can compete with those in cities like New York and Hong Kong.
6 Feb 2025 - 11:15AM
Architecture and design
Trees star at these stunning homes and buildings as creators go bark-ing mad
From airports and apartment buildings to beautiful private houses, architects and interior designers are using trees to striking effect.
19 Jan 2025 - 4:15PM
Wellness
Can’t sleep well in your studio or small flat? Try these 5 expert tips
Do you find it hard to sleep properly in your small flat or studio? Experts offer tips that will help you get a good night’s rest, from changing your environment to reducing external stimulation.
25 Jul 2024 - 5:23AM
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