Life + Home

How are you handling the rising temperature these days? With days becoming warmer, it’s a given for our cooling essentials to work extra harder. While some are escaping to the beach or cooler places to deal with the heat, there are those who are planning to give their spaces a new look to match the…

Just like the montage we often see in movies, getting the keys to your home is a milestone worthy of applause, confetti, and flashing lights. While keeping your eyes on the prize, remember that buying a home is a journey that involves making careful decisions so you get your money’s worth. The excitement of moving…

Whether you’re into fashion, interiors, or retail, it’s become tradition to patiently wait for the announcement of Pantone’s Color of the Year. The annual big reveal dictates what’s in when it comes to color choices – with designers and stylists incorporating the chosen hue into their projects. For 2021, Pantone named Ultimate Gray and Illuminating…

It’s no secret that many, if not all of us, cannot wait for 2020 to be over. While we have so many things to be grateful for, the rollercoaster of emotions we felt this year make us eager to turn the page and start anew. As much as we’d like to close the tumultuous chapter…

These days, shifting to minimalism and making space for things we really need don’t sound too difficult. Given the time we spend at home, we have an opportunity to go through belongings, sort through them, and identify which items we can keep. If you’ve always been curious about the minimalist aesthetic and lifestyle, here’s your…

Deciding to move out of the family home is a brave call, more so if you’re buying your own space. Having your own home means you call the shots – from making sure it’s in tip-top shape to budgeting and handling bills. Like other first-time homeowners, Pia Wurtzbach experienced the highs and lows of independent…

When designing or styling a home, there are different ways to get inspiration for its final look and feel. Some consult books and save ideas from movies, while others collect references from online sources. Aside from using these means, there are homeowners who get inspiration from places and their surroundings. If you’re planning a home…

The past months have flown by and while we’ve grown accustomed to staying indoors and practicing safety measures when going out, it’s a given to still feel anxious about what the future holds. According to Dr. Gina Lamzon, a licensed psychometrician and guidance counselor, the pandemic has brought about a big change for all of…

When it comes to styling a condo unit, the balcony often takes a back seat. While some are content with adding a few plants and seating pieces, homeowners rarely think about this part of the home, which sometimes ends up as storage or a place where we hang clothes using drying racks. If you have…

With the school systems adopting remote learning, it won’t hurt to improve on your child’s study space at home. After all, online and module-based classes may be here to stay for many more months. Help your child get well-adjusted to this new learning environment with a little bit of smart space planning as shared by…

In more ways than one, the quarantine has pushed us to revamp and make the most of our spaces. While some only had to accommodate a work nook, others had to carve out a workspace and a homeschooling corner in one. To be able to work efficiently while still staying comfortable at home, it’s important…