Top 5 IKEA picks that will help you achieve the PERFECT Scandinavian interior on a budget!
When you think of Scandinavian design, what comes to mind? A clean and cozy space? Maybe it's the minimalist look that's so popular right...
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Barbara
- Jan 13
- 2 min
3 Designer-Certified Colours For Your Statement Feature Wall
Don't get me wrong: I adore a good old Scandinavian interior style, but don't you think a soft feature wall colour instantly brings zen...
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Barbara
- Jan 4
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5 Ways To Style Your Bedside Table Like A Pro
Bedside tables are a vital element of our bedrooms, but they can quickly become a dumping ground, filled with piles of books we may never...
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Barbara
- Dec 7, 2022
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Interior Design Trend Predictions for 2023
From bold walls to fusion styles, here's what we as designers expect to see more of in the next year. You'll appreciate this list if...
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Barbara
- Jan 10, 2022
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Montessori-Inspired Back-To-School Organisation
This is a guest blog post by Dr. Aparna, a KonMarie® Consultant and the founder of Global Mindful Journey. Going back to school is a...
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Barbara
- Dec 2, 2021
- 5 min
20 Lustworthy Coffee Table Books To Gift This Holiday Season
With gifting season in full swing, there's no better time to highlight our favourite design books that will sit pretty on any coffee...
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Barbara
- Nov 24, 2021
- 4 min
15 Modern Christmas Decorating Ideas To Swoon Over
It's time to get into the festive spirit and deck the halls! But... how do you keep it modern and fun, without your home turning into an...
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Barbara
- Nov 18, 2021
- 6 min
How The Marie Kondo Tidying Method Can Change The Way You Live
At this stage, everyone's heard of Marie Kondo and her revolutionary approach to keeping an organised home. But once the hype of a...
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Barbara
- Nov 16, 2021
- 4 min
Where To Buy This Year's Best Christmas Decor
And just like that, it's that time of year again! One minute you're taking down the tree and packing away all the signs of Santa and...
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Barbara
- Apr 25, 2021
- 2 min
We're TEN! 🎉 A Decade of Make Room
I can hardly believe it, but Make Room is officially 10 years old! Back in 2011, I decided it was time for me to leave the world of...
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Barbara
- Apr 13, 2021
- 4 min
10 Must-Ask Questions for Interior Designers
The process of hiring an interior designer can feel like dating. Is it the right match? Are you on the same page? How do you know if your...
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Barbara
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
How To Style A Bed 5 Ways
If there's one area in the house that gets way too easily overlooked, it's definitely the bed. We spend so much time in bed, and yet we...
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Barbara
- Mar 27, 2021
- 3 min
My Top 6 Tips for a Beautiful Easter Tablescape
Our Easter long weekend is just around the corner and while we might not have a traditional spring season in Singapore, a long weekend is...
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Barbara
- Mar 3, 2021
- 4 min
7 Interior Design Rules You Should Never Break
Simple and foolproof, following these rules will create a balanced and considered space Rules are meant to be broken, right? Well... not...
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Barbara
- Jan 28, 2021
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Introducing: The California Collection!
The California Collection was born after a spontaneous conversation between Elements and Make Room to bring playful vibrancy into...
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Barbara
- Jan 13, 2021
- 4 min
The Biggest Interior Trends of 2021
We've all had a transformational and challenging year in one way or another, where the meaning of home has either changed or evolved to...
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Barbara
- Dec 22, 2020
- 3 min
The Best Paint Colours for Any Kids Room
For anyone that has ever had a peek at the Make Room portfolio, it should come as no surprise that we are huge believers in painting a...
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Barbara
- Dec 8, 2020
- 4 min
My 2020 Christmas Gift Guide
I think we're all on the same page when it comes to our feelings about this year. It's been a rollercoaster, and while things might not...
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Barbara
- Dec 2, 2020
- 3 min
How I Styled My Home Office in 3 Easy Steps
While we’re all on various “lockdowns” around the world, a lot of us are suddenly scrambling to put together some sort of home office. I...
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Barbara
- Dec 2, 2020
- 4 min
Life as an Interior Designer
I received an email from Ana this week, someone who is interested in doing an interior design degree, but is unsure about what life as an...
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