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I Tried Lilac in My HDB Living Room, and Here's What Happened

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Let’s be honest, life in Singapore is hectic. Between the MRT crowds and the constant hustle, coming home should feel like stepping into your own private sanctuary. We’re all chasing that feeling of calm. But how do you actually create it? I’ve found that the secret often lies in colour. And lately, I've been obsessed with two shades in particular: lilac and lavender. Now, I know what you might be thinking. "Purple? In my living room? Isn't that for a teenager's bedroom?" Hear me out. When used correctly, Lilac and Lavender Wall Paint can create some of the most sophisticated and calming living room colours imaginable. Option 1: The Full Embrace (But Make It Chic) If you're ready to dive in, painting your walls is the way to go. But there's a trick to it. For a small HDB or condo living room, a very light, dusty lilac on all the walls can be magical. It's not a shocking purple; it's more like a soft, tinted neutral that makes the room feel brighte...

The One Thing to Check Before You Let Anyone Paint Your Home

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So you got your new BTO keys, or maybe just want to give the old flat a new look, lah. So exciting! But you know the one thing I cannot stand? The new paint smell. Gives me a headache, sia. For weeks, you have to keep the windows wide open, but the chemical smell just lingers. And you start to wonder, "Is this stuff even safe to breathe in every day?" Especially if you have kids running around or someone with allergies at home. Aiyoh, the worry. For the longest time, I thought "green" products were just some marketing gimmick. You know, pay more for something that doesn't work as well. The term Eco friendly Paint made me think of dull colours and paint that would peel off in a year. No, thanks. But recently, I was helping my friend choose colours for her new place, and she was going on about "low VOC" and "healthy paint." I thought she was just being extra, but I went to Google lor, and started digging into this whole Dulux Sustainability th...