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It is a look that conjures up an easy, breezy vibe so you will always feel like you are on a holiday. With its penchant for natural light, soothing colour palettes and a preference for no-fuss furniture, it is an easy style to love. The best part? There are many versions of it, ranging from the laidback seaside resort to the more uppity Hamptons style. If you’re looking to ride the wave on this trend, get your inspiration from these charming coastal style homes in Singapore. 1. All Aboard This nautical themed home features the cutest details in reference to...

When designer Lauren Li first toured the home recently purchased by her clients—a couple with three children under the age of 8—the charming brick Edwardian seemed perfectly suited to a young family save for one inescapable detail: Every surface of the interior was brown.  Li, whose boutique design practice, Sisällä, specializes in “creating good vibes,” set to work on a six-month renovation focused on incorporating elements of the couple’s Finnish and Australian heritage, and infusing family-friendly functionality with playful sophistication. The home’s brown and beige finishes were quick to go, revived by a selection of paint (seven colors total) centered...

If you have ever walked into a room and felt instantly zen, you might have to give your thanks to the walls—especially if they’re painted in just the right hue. There’s an entire scientific field dedicated to how people are affected by colors, and you can use it to infuse your home with some seriously good vibes. In color psychology, experts study how different hues impact human behavior. “We know that some colors can be tied to specific emotions,” explains Leslie Harrington, Ph.D., a specialist in color strategy who worked as Benjamin Moore Paints’s color and design director for 16...