A Magical 6-Storey House Made Entirely of Bamboo
Bamboo can grow 1 metre in just 3 days, making it a sustainable building material. Malaysians have been using it to build kampung houses for years. But what about using bamboo …
Renovation
Done well, a home renovation can improve quality of life for you and your family. This is especially important now that our homes are not just a place to rest and relax, but also a place to work, study, play, entertain and exercise in.
Depending on your budget, a home renovation may involve changing the room layout, concrete and masonry work, tiling, plumbing, electricals, cabinetry, false ceiling, painting and more. That’s why it’s advisable to hire a professional renovation firm to handle it from end-to-end.
Whether you’re renovating a new house or upgrading an old one, you can hire the best renovation contractors in Malaysia at Recommend.my
All-in-One Bedrooms Are The Ultimate Space Savers
For many teens and young adults, the bedroom also doubles up as the media room, study room and working space. With living space becoming a premium in Malaysia, how can you …
Cracks in Your Concrete Walls Will Soon Repair Themselves Using Bacteria
Every home in Malaysia uses concrete is some form. It’s the most popular building for support foundations and columns due to its strength under compression, and is also popular in …
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Terrace House in Singapore Replaces Entire Front Wall With…Boomerangs?
Want to give your halls more natural ventilation? Just take away the entire front wall of your house. That’s what this family did in Singapore.
Want a Floating Concrete Table as Your Work Desk?
My toes just did an involuntary curl. Besonias Almeida Architects in Argentina created a room divider made out of an entire slab of concrete suspended from the ceiling. The slab doubles …
Get That ‘Exposed Brick Wall’ Style in Setia Alam
Adam Raman from Lakar Design Builder offers a few ideas for a terrace house in Setia Alam.
10 Floating Beds To Make You Sleep Like a Baby
Do you suffer from insomnia, or lack of sleep? Then maybe you need a floating bed. According to some research, floating beds produce a pendulum effect that “creates a calming …
Awesome Home Interior Design in Lakeview KL Using… Flags?
Upon stepping inside this 3,600 sq ft terrace house in Lakeview Kuala Lumpur, you will find yourself immersed in the clean lines and natural forms of a modern home. All …
17 KL Modern Cafe Interior Designs You Should Recreate at Home (37 photos) [Updated]
The dining and café scene in KL (and Klang Valley) has never been more interesting, with great examples of commercial interior design that you can replicate at home. New establishments seem …
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How to Choose a Kitchen Countertop for Malaysian Cooking
Marble or solid surface? Concrete or stainless steel? Choosing the right countertop material is not just about its aesthetics, but it also depends on the durability, price, and maintenance. Here’s a brief guide to help you decide.
Show Us Your CNY Decorations and Win a Post-CNY Spring Cleaning
Post a photo of your CNY-ready house on Facebook. The photo with most likes wins a house cleaning after Chap Goh Meh! Yay! You’re all done with your spring cleaning, …
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7 Gorgeous Tiled Bathrooms Designs in Malaysia
Bathroom tiles come in almost limitless shapes and designs to create the aesthetic look you want. Most bathrooms in Malaysia also opt to tile their bathroom walls so that they …
Attention to Detail and Quality Makes 3DI a Recommended Choice for Interior Design and Renovation
3DI’s attention to detail and quality has won it many happy customers for interior design and renovations in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Recycling Furniture Ideas That Would Totally Work for Malaysian Homes
You’ve heard of recycling, but what about upcycling? These upcycling interior design ideas turn discarded items into one-of-a-kind furnishings for your home.
7 Kitchens in Malaysia (and Beyond) That Are Almost Too Pretty to Cook In
Today’s kitchen designs ooze luxury and style, combined with functionality, too. Check out these gorgeous kitchens in Malaysia and around the region.
Skylights and Open Attic Transforms Terrace House in Subang
Is it possible for a renovation to light up every corner in a two-storey terrace house renovation? Definitely yes, judging from this unit in Subang Jaya.
12 Reasons Why Lego Makes the Ultimate Home Furnishing
Did you get more Lego presents this year and don’t know what to make with them? What about turning them into Lego furniture? Ever since these interlocking blocks were first …
Make These 7 Changes to Your Home And You Will Never Need Your Air-Con Again
The temperature and humidity in Malaysia means that air-conditioning is practically a must in any home. In heavily urbanised areas, the air is completely still on most days, even if …
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Design your Kitchen for Free: Six Online 3D Tools Tested
Does these free kitchen design tool comes in useful when designing your kitchen? We find out if they could replace a design service.
17 Makeover Ideas Found in Malaysian Homes
Whether you have just moved in or have stayed for a while, every home could do with an update. A small change in any one of your rooms can drastically …
How One Malaysian Company is Using the Lightbulb to Start a Green Movement
Adrian Yeo is showing me his lightbulbs. We’re at his office in Cheras, where he switches on a regular compact-fluorescent (CFL) bulb and measures its brightness levels. Then, he …
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12 awesome home renovations you must do right away
Just won Magnum 4D? Good. Now, call your renovation contractor right away and ask them to make these renovations to your house. Your family, friends, and neighbours will love you for …
5 Things You Must Know About Your Renovation Contractor
AÂ renovation project has all the ingredients of a nightmarish experience and it probably will be, unless you exercise great caution in choosing your renovation contractor. We asked the experts who …
Before You Start Your Renovation in Malaysia, Look at This Guide
Do you need an architect or draftsman, engineer or quantity surveyor, interior designer, or renovation contractor? It’s not a straightforward answer! Each of them has different skills and capabilities, and …