Construction And Interior

It’s fun to think outside the box when decorating your home for spring. Or in this case, it’s fun to think outside the vase :). What could be prettier than a simple spring bouquet? A pretty spring bouquet in a basket! Grab some tulips or any blooming flowers from a local farmer’s market or store (I got mine at Trader Joe’s) and a basket (mine is this large hanging wall basket) . If you have fresh flowers (rather than bulbs or potted plants) you’ll want to put a drinking glass or vessel inside the basket to hold water and then place the stems in the container. I actually put TWO mason jars inside mine, they aren’t too wide so they help the flowers to stand up better, too. If you’re using blooming spring bulbs or plants (which is good because they will last longer!), line your basket with plastic before setting the plants inside. Tulips tend to have a mind of their own, so they will flop whatever way they want to, they don’t have to be perfectly arranged! I think that’s part of t...

Want to elevate the lowest level of your home? Don’t overlook these details when planning your basement renovation. ( Above ) Tracy and Gordon’s basement remodel added living space to their small footprint There are multiple benefits of flipping a dark (and possibly damp) basement into an actual living space. For starters, a basement renovation can add a lot of square footage to your home, as well as resale value. Plus, remodeling a basement provides families with revitalized spaces for entertaining loved ones, working from home, or relaxing. In order to plan your basement remodel efficiently, you’ll need to manage several key factors. Details like current ceiling height, local egress regulations, and insulation needs will influence how long your basement renovation timeline will be, and how much it will cost. Average costs for a basement remodel Good news: On average, investment in a basement renovation adds value to a property. Sweeten general contractors have worked on base...

Released during the Feb 2021 Sales Launch, McNair Heights is situated along a busy Balestier Road in the Kallang/Whampoa district. If you’ve ever wanted to live the high life, this BTO is it—two of its three blocks are 40 storeys tall! This analysis will show you an overview of the BTO and help you decide on the best units to pick if you balloted for a unit there. Overview of McNair Heights Location Along Balestier Road No. of blocks 3 Highest floor 24 to 40 Total no. of units 626 Types of units 2-, 3- and 4-room units Public transportation Nearest MRT: Boon Keng (along the North-East Line) Bus stop along McNair Road and bus stops along Balestier Road: Goes to town and neighbourhoods like Aljunied, Bedok, Marymount, Ang Mo Kio, Redhill, Bouna Vista and Tiong Bahru Drivers’ convenience Easy access to CTE (just down Balestier Road) Surrounding amenities Approx. 13-min walk to City Square Mall, Whampoa Drive Makan Place, and Bendemeer Market and Food ...

If there was one room that I could design over and over again…it would be kitchens. They’re my favorite! I love looking through kitchen inspiration photos and focusing on every little detail of what the designer chose for the cabinet designs, the lighting, the countertops, the ceilings, tile, flooring, the layout, accessories…all of these elements combined can create such beautiful unique spaces! Whenever I’m hunting for design inspiration, it doesn’t matter to me the size of the room, or if I think it’s more “grand” than I can achieve with my own home or budget. I gather up inspiration from all kinds of places and find ways to incorporate what I love into my own home! Even if at first glance I don’t love every detail of a space, I like to look closer and analyze what isn’t my favorite and what I’d do differently if it was my home. That practice has helped me to better hone in on my own personal style over the years. I stumbled upon a few lovely kitchens this week I thought I’d s...

For Lauren, years of planning paid off for a kitchen remodel in her Brooklyn Heights home “After” photos by Miao Jiaxin for Sweeten Written in partnership with Sweeten homeowner Lauren DeMattia Homeowner: Lauren posted her Brooklyn Heights kitchen remodel on Sweeten to create a multi-functional space Where: Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York Primary renovation: A kitchen in a 700-square-foot co-op that sweetens the living space too Sweeten general contractor Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. Renovation plan: living in the space To say I won the real estate lottery might feel like an overstatement, but after a short hunt, I found a Brooklyn Heights co-op in a 1920s building. It had everything I had been looking for—two bedrooms, a corner unit, lots of windows, high ceilings, and a single block from multiple subway st...