The best short-stay rentals feel instantly liveable – considered, cohesive and easy to inhabit. We look at four boutique Airbnb units in Malaysia to unpack the design thinking behind spaces that feel good immediately, and what everyday homes can take from them.
In the Lamitak series ‘Home, Seen Differently’, discover how the smallest habits of a beloved pet can inspire the design of a home.
A kitchen can look impressive on completion, but the real test comes after months of cooking, cleaning and daily use. Here’s how to choose countertops, backsplashes, cabinet fronts and finishes that suit the way you live.
A bathroom can look beautiful and still prove frustrating to live with. The key is choosing finishes that suit the space, the household and the budget.
In the Lamitak series ‘Home, Seen Differently’, discover how the unhurried ease of café culture can inspire the way we live.
Your parents’ home should keep them safe – but it shouldn’t have to look like it’s trying to. Here’s how to make smart, design-conscious upgrades that work for the whole family.
In Mo Ran · 墨染, a two-bedroom apartment styled by ButterHomes, Haley Tey shows how Chinese-inspired interiors can feel current and quietly layered — without relying on obvious motifs or heavy ornament.
From water flow and temperature to lighting and spatial comfort, small design choices can turn an ordinary bathroom into a daily retreat – an idea explored at Rigel’s Wellness Ensuite.
As kitchens become more connected to the rest of the home, Pepa Casado of Futurea explains why adaptability, finishes and small details matter more.
From black-and-white inspirations to tropical-modern hybrids, these homes show how colonial design can feel timeless — not traditional.