How To Decorate A Rental Flat On A Budget

Moving into a new rental flat is exciting, but it can also feel daunting when you realise how bare, mismatched, or uninspiring it looks. The good news? You don’t need a designer budget to make your space feel like home. With a little creativity, smart shopping, and a few renter-friendly hacks, you …

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How To Hang Things On The Wall In A Rental Flat: 13 Smart and Damage-Free Ideas

Renting a flat has many perks: flexibility, less responsibility for maintenance, and often, stylish city living. But when it comes to personalizing your space, renters often face a common challenge— how to hang things on the wall without damaging it . Whether you want to display artwork, hang shelves…

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Ultimate Guide: How to Find Real Designer Furniture When Thrifting Online

Save this post if you're into thrifting online. Seriously. This is everything I've learned thrifting online for 5 years. And scoring AMAZING deals and real designer pieces for 1/10th of their original price.  I've furnished my house completely using  thrifting and here are my methods- mos…

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20 Tips For Making Your Space Feel Cozy

Cozy isn’t just a design style—it’s a feeling. It’s that sigh of relief you breathe out when you walk through the door, kick off your shoes, and instantly feel calmer. Whether your apartment is sprawling or snug, you can create a space that wraps you up like your favourite blanket.  Here are 20 tips…

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How to Weather-Proof Your Home in Hong Kong

Living in Hong Kong means embracing unpredictable weather: blazing sun one day, black rainstorm the next, and the occasional typhoon that makes the whole city collectively cancel dinner plans. While the Hong Kong Observatory keeps us informed, it’s up to us to make sure our homes can handle whateve…

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Vitra Repos Chair - An Honest Review (Comfort, Style, Usability)

When it comes to iconic furniture, some pieces transcend their function and become part of design history. The Repos chair by Vitra is one of those pieces. I recently had the pleasure of acquiring one within my living space, and this review is my attempt to distill what makes it special and whether …

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AI Home Styling vs Interior Designer: Which Is Better for Your Space?

When it comes to transforming your home, the choice often comes down to hiring a  professional interior designer  or turning to  AI home styling tools  like Onton AI.  Both options have their strengths, but with technology advancing at lightning speed, many homeowners are now questioning whether AI can …

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Onton AI Review: How I Redesigned My Living Room with AI Interior Design

Are you curious about using AI for interior design? Can AI replace your interior designer? The answer seems to be YES!  I recently tried Onton AI, a tool that lets you upload a photo of your space and instantly generate realistic design ideas  and I’m blown away. Here’s my honest Onton AI review (an…

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EO Table Lamp by Serax by Ann Ann Demeulemeester - Hong Kong Thrift Diaries

It was one of those classic Hong Kong afternoons—pouring rain, thunder rumbling, and me, hunched under my tiny umbrella, dodging puddles and wondering why I always choose the worst weather to run errands. But there I was, trudging to Central MTR because I had just snagged something  incredible  on Ca…

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