Blog | Make Room

Jan 10
6 min

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Barbara

Jan 28, 2021
2 min

Introducing: The California Collection!

The California Collection was born after a spontaneous conversation between Elements and Make Room to bring playful vibrancy into...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Barbara

Dec 2, 2020
3 min

How To Choose The Right Flooring

I don’t want to sound dramatic, but flooring is a huuuge deal when it comes to your home or office plans! There are a bunch of different...

Barbara

Dec 1, 2020
2 min

3 Decisions to Make Early When Planning Your Renovation

As you start to plan your new dream home, there are a few things that you need decide on before you start getting into the nitty gritty...

Barbara

Dec 1, 2020
2 min

The Importance of a Rug

If I lived and worked in a colder climate, I’m not sure I would have to work so hard to convince clients to include rugs in their home...

Barbara

Dec 1, 2020
2 min

The Ultimate Guide to Interior Styles

Ever get confused by all of these overused words and what they mean exactly? Me too! If there's one thing I've learnt being an interior...