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Design for your golden years
BY EMILY K.(From left) Leong, Ooi and Ong at the Homedec Aged Care Living press conference.THE Home Decor and Design Exhibition (Homedec) is back with more home decor and designs for home enthusiasts and interior designers to explore.This year, the exhibition has embarked on its latest initiative...
5 best ways to increase home’s value
BY NURUL ASMUI MD AZMIasmui@ocision.comSelling or renting out a home can be a long, rocky process. It pays to improvise your home to increase its value and make it more attractive to potential buyers and tenants.Inspect your house and list all the things that need to be repaired or changed....
Home, smart home
Goh (seated), seen here with a PCOM employee, says the interest in smart homes and buildings has gained momentum as contemporary lifestyles demand greater efficiency and comfort.Imagine a home that turns on the lights and air-con when you walk into a room, draws the curtains when nobody’s home...
50 shades of concrete
Get unconventional! Incorporate raw finish for your interiors.BY VIKNESH ASHLEY CLARENCEThis simple powder room employs an industrial finish, resulting in an eco-effect without breaking the bank. ID and photo by INNOFLOOR.Once home owners have purchased a property, the next step is to focus on its...
4 tricks to pick proper paint colours
BY CAITLYN NG LI YUINIf you've ever walked into a home and felt your spirits lift, chances are that the owners have done a great job of selecting the right paint colours. You too can ensure your home goes from drab to fab with these 4 quick tips.Daily life is filled with the stresses that come...
The Wanders wonder at Mira Moon Hotel
BY SHERRY KOHMany moons ago, a story was told of a beautiful goddess whose forbidden consumption of the elixir of life lifted her from Earth to the moon. If you are unaware, it is actually the tale of Mid-Autumn festival that is based on the story between hero Hou Yi who was an excellent archer,...
5 brilliant ways to decorate outdoor space
BY NURUL ASMUI MD AZMIKick back and relax in sumptuous outdoor living with luxurious decorations.There are actually numerous ideas out there to make your outdoor space ideal for entertaining, relaxing, dining, or all-in-one. Before you put your artistic hat on, you should consider how are you...
No fear, Murphy’s here
Interesting ways to incorporate tuck-away beds; instantly multiplying spatial functionality.BY VIKNESH ASHLEY CLARENCE Mocof’s Murano Desk wall bed can be easily pushed away when not in use, saving much more space than conventional bed frames.Beds are an important feature in the lives of all...
Visitors can expect to view a wide range of patented trackless folding gates
BY JAROD LIMConvenient: The trackless Unigate is hassle free. – filepicKUANTAN: DeLUX is featuring a range of trackless folding gate systems during Perfect Livin ‘15 home and lifestyle exhibition.They will be taking up two booths and visitors can check out their Unigate and Airgate at the...
Functionality in the living room at Kuantan exhibition
BY JAROD LIMThe semi built-in television set is easily acceptable among home owners.BUILT-IN television cabinets are not only a functional tool to support the television but also a vital component in living room decorations.This time around, local brand Crown is featuring a range of new designs for...