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The Editor's Pick
Featured Studio: 9creation Pte Ltd
Low-Impact HDB Renovation: Materials, Ventilation and Light
Reclaimed timber and low-VOC paint get the attention, but in many HDB flats, restoring cross-ventilation does more for comfort and cooling costs.
27 Sept 2026
The Interior Edit
Featured write-ups of notable, impactful work, what a firm actually did, and the thinking behind it.
Hospitality & F&B
How F&B and Hospitality Fit-Outs Work in Singapore
A dining room has to look right and guide people through it, and clear several regulators before it can open, which is why some firms run the whole sequence.
19 Sept 2026
Industrial Chic
Renovating a Conservation Shophouse in Singapore
URA rules govern the facade. What happens inside is where conservation renovations most often go wrong, and it starts with a survey, not a mood board.
11 Sept 2026
Art Deco
Art Deco Revival: What It Takes to Get the Details Right
A convincing Deco apartment is closer to a 1930s hotel than to a themed restaurant. Terrazzo, lacquer, brass and custom joinery do the work.
27 Aug 2026
Scandinavian
Making Scandinavian Design Work in a Tropical Home
Pale wood and white walls are easy to copy. The logic behind Nordic interiors was built for long, dim winters, which is why it needs adjusting for Singapore.
19 Aug 2026
Recognised Firms
Currently recognised by The Interior Standard, reviewed on completed work, admitted on merit alone.
Singapore
Commercial design-and-build studio handling office fit-outs from space planning through construction under a single contract.
Paya Lebar, Singapore
HDB-registered residential renovation firm offering a minimalist, functional approach across HDB, condo and landed homes.
Singapore
Design-and-build firm with a dedicated Scandinavian-style renovation package for HDB flats and condos.
Bukit Merah / Alexandra, Singapore
Private residential specialist focused on landed homes in Districts 9, 10 and 11, including Good Class Bungalow interiors.
Trends
Shifts our editors are tracking in client briefs and finished homes.
Design Trends
The Trade-Offs of Natural Materials in Singapore Homes
Solid timber, honed stone and rattan are popular again. Here is how they compare with engineered surfaces, and what to ask before choosing them.
19 Jul 2026
Design Trends
Five Directions in Singapore Home Design in 2026
Flexible rooms, honest materials, passive cooling, layered lighting and warmer palettes. Our read on where home design is heading.
11 May 2026
Design Trends
Why Japandi Keeps Working in Small Singapore Homes
Japanese restraint plus Scandinavian warmth suits compact flats particularly well. Here is why the mix has outlasted most design trends in Singapore.
23 Jan 2026
Guides
A working reference to the codes, standards and practice questions behind a considered renovation.
Renovation Guide
Minimalist Home Design: A Practical Primer
What makes a minimalist interior work beyond removing furniture, and why it actually needs more storage planning, not less.
03 Jun 2026
Renovation Guide
Interior Design Mistakes to Avoid in Your Renovation
Common missteps in home renovations, from buying furniture before the layout is final to skimping on electrical planning, and how to avoid them.
19 May 2026
Renovation Guide
How to Choose an Interior Designer in Singapore
A practical way to shortlist, question and brief an interior designer before you sign anything, including the three questions worth asking every studio.
03 May 2026
Renovation Guide
HDB Renovation: A First-Timer's Guide
What to expect from permits, timelines and budgeting when renovating an HDB flat for the first time, and why the process usually runs longer than expected.
26 Apr 2026