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TIPS & IDEAS
3 YEARS AGO
Zen living, a way of living in simplicity that prioritises harmony between body and mind, is thought to be a solution to the problems often faced by urban citizens as it can induce a sense of calmness and happiness. This concept can actually be applied at home to make homeowners feel more attuned with themselves while staying inside. The followings are six applicable ideas to design your home with a zen living concept.
TIPS & IDEAS
3 YEARS AGO
For some people, kitchen is not only a place to cook, but can also be a part of lifestyle and becomes one of the most essential rooms at home. It is of no wonder that these days a lot of homeowners pay extra attention to their kitchen designs and expect their kitchens to always look brand new.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Tables are the furniture that is almost always present in every home. The presence of a table is surely essential considering how it can facilitate homeowners in doing various activities, such as working, studying, eating and many others. Tables come in a wide variety of types with their own functions. Here is a review of some table types and their functions. Check them out!
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Trends in society tend to change over time. Trends in fashion, food and beverages, performing arts and other goods and services keep shifting, and so does architecture. The trends can be entirely new or re-emerge from the previous era, or even a combination of classic and modern.
EDUCATION
4 YEARS AGO
Large format tiles comes in various sizes and thickness, and are usually made from porcelain and, as such, have a low rate of absorbency. Slim tiles are around 3-5mm thickness and may be reinforced with glass fibremesh backing.
OTHER
4 YEARS AGO
The phrase “we’re in unprecedented times” is a statement that we’ve heard many times in the past – whether in relation to Brexit, the world financial crisis of 2008, 9/11 or other hugely impactful events before these.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Staying at home is still preferable to this day with this pandemic situation. Most activities must now be done from home, including attending classes, working and attending religious services. Staying at home for a long period will inevitably end up in boredom. Doing activities outdoor enables you to see various sights; however, while staying at home, you will only see the same people and sights over and over.
PROJECT CASE STUDIES
4 YEARS AGO
We invest time in research, looking into new ways to design spaces and objects. As the needs of the society change over time, there is also a need to rethink and challenge some of the norms in design.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
In the recent years, e-commerce has been disrupting the operations of physical retail spaces, especially malls and department stores. But even if many people now prefer to shop through their handheld screens, the culture of hanging and dining out with others prevails. This makes way to new developments of retail spaces, such as a lifestyle mall that is smaller in size and provides more dining experience and entertainment. These smaller spaces that contain only more or less a dozen curated outlets have been gaining popularity and popped up in many cities.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Some of us must be familiar with the personality types based on MBTI or Myer Briggs Type Indicator. If you have never heard of it, in a nutshell, MBTI is a psychology instrument used to indicate the preferences in how a person perceives the world and makes decisions that shapes one’s personality type. There are 16 types of personality based on MBTI test results and eight of them are in the introvert category. As one of the ways to achieve an ideal interior design is through an approach to the homeowner’s personality, we might as well check out several interior design inspirations for introverts.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
The staying at home period gives us more time to do lots of things. One of the activities that you can do is decluttering or tidying up your home. By sorting out your things, your home will feel more comfortable and organised. You can also get rid of old stuff and decorate your rooms to make them look more interesting. Here are five decluttering tips that you can try.
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
TOLI just launched "Dynamic Stone", homogeneous vinyl tile. Visit the special website: https://www.toli.co.jp/product_floor/dynamic_stone/
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
One detail in home interior design that is clearly visible but often overlooked is ceramic tile pattern. Although it may seem trivial, the arrangement of your ceramic tiles can have a significant visual effect on your home interior. Ceramic tile patterns come in different styles and like any other interior styles, they also have their own eras—gaining popularity in a certain period and losing it first before remerging and becomes popular again. Here are several classic ceramic tile patterns that regains popularity in many contemporary home interior designs.
PROJECT CASE STUDIES
4 YEARS AGO
A 1500 sqm warehouse building at Aars has been transformed into a modern, open office landscape. It has placed great demands on the acoustics, but with the help of so-called acoustic rafts, the reverberation time is controlled in the best way.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Bathroom is often wet and damp so the floor can be slippery. Choosing the right material, therefore, is essential to ensure safety. But to rely solely on the choice of material would be unwise, because functionality also depends on the well-thought-out design. Here are five types of bathroom flooring with various materials and designs for your consideration.
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
TOLI is now adding antiviral performance on vinyl sheet products!
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
Source: https://www.tesa.com/en/industry/building-industry
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
These days, space for housing is quite limited in big cities, which leaves homeowners with no choices but to have a small-space residence.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
Among the typical home office buildings in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, the office of Mantab Group stands quite prominently thanks to its gleaming gold-coloured façade. Hovering over the second floor of the building, the metallic façade wraps the front-facing part of the building with its folded surface. Yet, in contrast with the grandiose façade, a modest and small timber finished box figure stands next to it, marking the entrance to the office.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Mirrors are often considered one of the most important things in interior design as it brings bold aesthetics towards the room. They are also often indispensable in the bathroom design or at the building entrance. Available in various shapes and colours, mirrors can be suitable for a bedroom or a living room and using them in decoration a living room can provide an interesting feeling of depth and broadness, as well as add brightness. To achieve these effects, it is essential to know a few simple tips in advance.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
A bedroom is a part of the house where we spend a lot of our time, obviously for sleeping and relaxing. A good bedroom design must be comfortable, has a calming aesthetic, and has the right atmosphere to provide us a sense of relaxation. For all these aspects to work perfectly, we need to keep in mind several factors such as flooring, lightning, furniture, and decoration. These four important elements can make your room a place of refuge and rest so that you can wake up fresh in the morning.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
Situated next to the Yishun Pond, Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre is recently opened to facilitate one of the organisation’s missions to provide supplementary education for the Singapore’s young generations. As a multipurpose public building, this youth centre houses facilities such as a function hall, classrooms, studios and workshops, study rooms, F&B outlets and other congregational spaces for members and visitors to meet and interact.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Watching TV can be more fun if the room is designed as cosy as possible. A good TV room design enables your body to rest and your mind to relax while watching your favourite shows. Choosing a design that suits you is imperative and here are five TV room design inspirations that you can consider.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Having a small and narrow bathroom does not necessarily mean having to choose between functionality and style. Combining the right materials, shapes, colours and accessories in the right way can create both an elegant and practical bathroom design. What requires special attention, however, is the choice of furnishing accessories and the little details. Minimalism and brightness are the key!