by ALPHA ARTICLE   Can you see stars during the daytime? One of the most popular modern curtain designs for contemporary homes in Malaysia allows homeowners to “catch a falling star” of light in their hands or on their interior design through clever curtains with star-shaped apertures for sunlight or gentle evening lighting. Are you a fan of The Great Gatsby? Design maven Wei Ling says that the big statement, art-deco inspired elements of design in the 1920s and 1930s are making a comeback in 2021. Sheers and valances for daytime use will accompany drapes in bold, dark tones to complement the inlaid wood, marble, lacquer, leather, stainless steel, glass and mirrors borrowed from 100 years ago.

by ALPHA ARTICLE It may seem all too easy, but homeowners can give almost any room a facelift by changing the curtains. Of course, we don’t just mean switching colours; although that’s always an option. By changing hardware and the style and fabric of curtains, their home can look brand new. Plus, hosts can make a statement when they experiment with layering. However, window treatments aren’t just about looks. Malaysia’s homeowners are well aware of the difference that the right curtains can make in the country’s hot and humid climate, which can make a home unbearable in the middle of the hot seasons. Thus, it’s just as important to consider how well curtains will keep a home comfortable in the extreme climate. The following curtain design trends take both form and function into consideration.

by KRISTEN PHANG   We all adore the Scandinavian style: It’s simple, refreshing and chique. It is the perfect design choice for the urban, modern lifestyle. And just by purchasing a Scandinavian sofa, you have all the things you need to transform your home into this trendy Scandinavian style - and you can do it without renovating or buying additional furniture for your rooms. Want to learn how? Let us show you 5 key features you must have in your Scandinavian sofa, and the 3 smart transformations you can use for 2021.

by KRISTEN PHANG   Sending your sofa for repair rather than throwing it out is a smart move. It restores your sofa at a high-quality with affordable price, giving your sofa a few extra years of life.  But there are cases where repairing a sofa costs more than buying a new one; hence, repairing or reupholstering your sofa is not always the best option. In this article, we will go through: what contributes to the cost of sofa repair; whether it’s worth it to send your sofa to a repair shop; the ways you can save costs on repairs without compromising the quality of your sofa.