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HDB flats may be a basic space, but that doesn't mean the decor has to be basic. If you're too late for these new BTO homes with condo-like features, fret not. You can still have a stylish HDB flat. Here's a look at some stunning HDB interiors that are proof of how you can have the home design you've always dreamed of - no matter the size of your home. It just takes a bit of creativity. 1. Oriental chic There is incredible detail in every corner of this Chinoiserie-themed five-room flat, which was the result of a collaborative effort between interior designer Trifven Ho from Living Icon and the homeowners, Trish and Jason Yong. The previous owner had bought the corridor space, giving Trifven more space to experiment with various tiles. A splash of red anchors the entryway and complements the oriental decor. What went into the $100,000 renovation? According to homeowner Trish, most of the budget went into reconfigurating the space. "We took some space from the dining room for ... » Learn More about 5 stylish homes in Singapore that don’t look like HDB flats

This time two years ago, some of us were packing our bags and preparing for our trips to Japan during hanami — also known as sakura season. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like we can travel there anytime soon. While you might be bummed out, don't worry — it is possible to celebrate sakura season without leaving the country. The main draw of sakura season is the gorgeous pink-hued flowers that make for the perfect photo opportunity. Singapore is called a Garden City for a reason — there are more than a few spots where we can find picture perfect 'sakura' flowers that will give the blooms overseas a run for their money. 1. Ippudo This April, Ippudo plans to transform their Mandarin Gallery outlet into an Instagram-worthy mini sakura garden by adorning the ceiling and tables with gorgeous pink sakura flowers. The environment will definitely make you feel like you're holidaying in the Land of the Rising Sun! There will also be cherry blossom-themed desserts and drinks that you ... » Learn More about Picture perfect spots to catch ‘sakura’ in Singapore that aren’t at Gardens by the Bay

For the many travel influencers on social media, 2019 was not a good year. Hotel and resort owners from the Philippines to Dublin, drowning in demands for freebies from what they frankly described as “freeloaders”, went public with their disgust. As a result, many followers finally woke up to what had long been obvious to others – that the purportedly independent opinions of their digital pin-ups were all too often bought and paid for, not only with sponsored stays, meals and travel, but with hard cash. There was clearly an incentive to label something “awesome” when such labelling would be awesomely well paid. A positive review might often be guaranteed up front, and the inclusion of certain comments contracted for at up to US$1,000 ($S$ 1,347.40) per 100,000 followers. The irritated response of influencers, of course, is that what they do is not play, but work. “It’s not just posting pictures or writing articles,” says San Franciscan Melissa Lau (“Don’t let time constraints ... » Learn More about No more ‘freeloading’? Covid-19 has grounded travel influencers – perhaps not a bad thing