“What a ploy to get us here,” I whispered to Jennifer Choo, regional managing editor of Tatler Homes. We were at Issey Miyake’s flagship Milan boutique, the last stop in our six-day Milan Design Week pilgrimage, which averaged 25,000 steps a day expl

Having the freedom of time and space to do as you wish—that is the essence of what luxury means to Larry Lim, co-founder of Summerhaus D’zign. In fact, it was this very idea that inspired the former banker to launch the boutique firm with his interio

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Originally from Mexico City, the homeowner—who works as an executive in the movie theatre business—his wife and their two teenage children spent several years living in Brazil, where they fell in love with the country’s modernist movement. When they

Less is more—this is a design maxim that is easy to appreciate, yet not as easy to achieve as it seems. It calls for an uncluttered aesthetic, open spaces, and matching understated textures and hues with a certain precision to create a streamlined lo

A home ought to tell a story, and be a characterful space that represents your lifestyle and the magnetic sparkle of your personality. For this particular abode in Singapore’s Sentosa Cove, Prestige Global Designs sought to capture these elements and

“Creating spaces that inspire and delight”—this is the mantra that guides the creative philosophy of Joey Khu Interior Design, a Singapore-based practice established in 2014 by eponymous founder Joey Khu, who has over two decades of experience under

Many abodes in Singapore may sport a minimalist palette, but this vibrant apartment in the Sculptura Ardmore condominium, realised by New York-based interior designer Mark Curley, isn’t one of them. The owners are a husband-and-wife pair from France

There is elegance in simplicity, as most skilful interior designers would attest to. Some of the most beautiful spaces arise from a clever game of hide-and-seek—the creative team would aim to disguise some of the more obtrusive elements, while creati

In the home of Dr Lavan Iswaran and his wife, Indra Iswaran, a palpable sense of history and heritage are closely intertwined. It is a magic mix achieved with the help of Mosh Interior, the design firm they enlisted to transform their apartment in Si

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Launched in Singapore in 2017, the Tatler Homes Design Awards tis an annual awards programme that celebrates the nation’s most outstanding luxury residential projects. As the organisers of the event, the Tatler Homes Singapore team invites esteemed p

When Australian businessman Christopher and his wife Ivis decided to renovate their home at Sentosa Cove in Singapore back in 2009, they engaged Linear Studio Design to execute the transformation. While they did trust the firm to do a stellar job, th

Milan Design Week simply isn’t complete without an exhibition by Nendo. Celebrated for its delightfully whimsical yet profoundly thoughtful creations, the multidisciplinary Japanese design studio returned to Milan in April with a solo exhibition at I

When you think about a “resort” concept, wooden textures and green hues might come to mind. But Lawrence Puah, founder and design director of Akihaus, sought to offer a fresher take on the theme by going with an ethereal off-white palette and a restf

Founded in 1951 in Helsinki, Marimekko has evolved from a fashion label known for its exuberantly printed dresses to a lifestyle brand whose library of 3,500 (and counting) patterns has graced practically everything one can wear or own in one’s home.

Starting from the ground up may be considered the ideal situation for many homeowners. But there is beauty to be found in every space, and many design opportunities that can help turn a time-worn interior into a fresh and inspiring abode. This is a b

With its teak floor planks, copious use of wooden joinery and curved elements, this penthouse apartment creates the impression of being on board a luxurious yacht. This feat was immaculately realised by Architology Interiors, the design studio behind

Curating furniture for your home can be a daunting endeavour, with countless designer items and luxury pieces to choose from. The new Prelude Living boutique at Ion Orchard makes this task much easier, with a team of discerning curators who specialis

Milan Design Week’s flagship event, Salone del Mobile Milano, has featured many thematic showcases, but two have grown so big that they take turns in alternate years. Odd-year Salone is the Euroluce year, which focuses on lighting products, while eve

Paola Navone is one of this generation’s design greats, renowned for her boundless creativity and unwavering commitment to design innovation. Hailing from Turin, Italy, Navone’s trajectory from architecture student to multifaceted designer extraordin

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MARK COCKSEDGE (PARA STOOL), MAKHNO STUDIO ■

Living in a home with young children means a whole host of practical concerns for parents to think about. Unfussy, hardwearing materials are usually prioritised to help create a safe and comfortable environment for everyone in the household. In their

When you purchase a property, you are not just buying a home—you are buying a lifestyle. It is unknown whose words these originally were, but they describe the property trends for 2024 in a nutshell—and these trends are only going to get bigger and b

Which one is more intense—Milan Design Week or Fashion Week? That was my question to the Loro Piana press officer at the brand’s Milan Design Week media preview. The answer? Definitely Design Week, because unlike the comparatively prohibitive and exc

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It’s always heartening to see local names at an international event. Such was the case with Milan Design Week, which creatives flew to from all over the world to live and breathe design, and inspire one another with their creations. Singapore might h