However, it is vital to ensure that you do not compromise your cottage’s original charm, preserving fireplaces and rustic features. ‘Sometimes just adding on a very modest extension, such as filling in the side-return, and reconfiguring the room’s layout, can be transformative’ says Period Living editor, Melanie Griffiths. So if you’re wondering where to start with designing a cottage extension, we’ve rounded up a host of ideas to get you started, from modern glass box extensions to traditional thatched designs....

From the wall colors and flooring materials, to seating and window treatments, there are so many elements to consider when designing a soothing cozy room, not to mention fabrics and finishing touches. To create the ultimate soothing space it’s important to consider how these elements work together, not just in terms of how they make the room look, but how it feels, too. ‘Making a living room feel cozy is about the whole persona of the space and the energy it offers in the form of scent, touch, light, and sound, making a living room feel cozy,’ explains interior designer Julia Dempster....

Curtains work brilliantly at pulling a scheme all together, they can hold colors and patterns found in the rest of the room and create a unified, cohesive look with one swift swish. They can also be used to help accentuate the height of a room, the appearance of average windows, and adding much needed texture to a plain and simple space. When planning window treatment ideas, curtains can bring in beautiful texture, color and pattern, as well as act as simple and neutral coverings, so whether you want a subtle touch that no one really notices, or a stand-out focal point, there are many options for all....

But linger here and a sense of harmony emerges – the result of a quick and confident eye. ‘Yes, I am very sure in my decorative choices, even if not always in other areas of my life,’ says the Turin-born interior designer, whose 1930s home, one of the world’s best homes, occupies a busy street in the Piedmontese capital. ‘I’ve always liked to be unconventional.’ Carlotta has long had a fascination with color and pattern, evident in the fact that she is also a textile designer and a color consultant for influential fabric producers....

‘A dark interiors scheme works in almost every area of the home, but especially well in the bedroom,’ says Nina Tarnowski, Founder and Designer at Woodchip & Magnolia. ‘It creates a warm, cozy and inviting space to retreat to at the end of the day.’ Along with the ‘cocooning’ furniture trend, work-from-home life has induced a renewed respect for comfort, as well as creating areas of escapism in our homes. Dark bedrooms do just that, creating a sleep-friendly space imbued with densely hued decadence....

Some of our hand-picked towel trends echo incoming bathroom trends – textural finishes and biophillic design, for example. Others are a little more specific to towels – particularly a return to blue, which perhaps contradicts a general design shift away from coastal themes in a bathroom. Then again, this is a look grounded more abstractly in nature, mood and relaxation – all big themes in the coming year. 1. Textured towels for a spa-like sensation 1....

As you might know, Digi Home Fibre is available in four different speed: Digi Home Fibre 50Mbps: RM 99 per month Digi Home Fibre 100Mbps: RM 129 per month Digi Home Fibre 500Mbps: RM 159 per month Digi Home Fibre 1Gbps: RM 199 per month In conjunction with the launch though, customers in Sabah will be able to obtain Digi Home Fibre services with a lifetime rebate of RM 10 per month for the 50Mbps plan and RM 20 per month of the higher speed plans....

The company has a pretty interesting history behind it, even if it’s still a very short one. After having left Blizzard, Morhaime hadn’t yet had plans for what he wants to do moving forward. That’s when he ran into a group of former Blizzard employees who wanted to start their own studio. Among them was former Hearthstone executive producer Jason Chayes. And with that, Dreamhaven was born. And it’s a company that’s funded by Morhaime and his wife, Amy....

Weighing under 3.5 pounds, the aptly named Micro makes light work of quick messes. It’s perfectly matched on power, but has specs such as a 20 minute runtime and a super tiny dust bin that initially had us wondering if it could keep up with our cleaning needs. At $399, it’s one of the entry level prices for a Dyson, but still plenty pricey for what will be a secondary vacuum for most....

If the weather is bleak, there’s nothing like arriving at the door of a home you know will envelope you in coziness, with fall decor ideas that still nod to the dazzling colors, textures and changes unfolding in the natural world. ‘Fall is a softly lit, beautiful time of year,’ says Brigitte Girling, Founder of floral design company Moss & Stone (opens in new tab). ‘A time to celebrate the warmth of summer captured within the color of the relaxing garden, golden foliages and remaining drowsy flowers....

These designs truly are works of art and fulfill the company’s mission ‘to create defining decorative arts of our time’. Intrigued? We’ve got all you need to know about the creative talents behind Fromental, and their beautiful wallcoverings. There’s plenty of inspiration, too, to show how their designs can be used. Read on and we promise you’ll join the Fromental appreciation society along with the interior designers they work with, the discerning clients who have chosen the wallcoverings, and us....

For only RM 48 per month, you would receive a total pool of 70GB data through the new Tune Talk CUN VALUE Prepaid Pack. 60GB data is reserved specifically for you to enjoy video contents on YouTube, Netflix and Tonton. Additionally, you will also receive unlimited access to Spotify, Joox, SYOK, KKBox, Hungama, and Astro Radio. Need an even more affordable plan? Well, Tune Talk also has the Monthly RM 28 plan which provides a total pool of 21GB data, with 15GB is dedicated for video streaming....

ORIGINAL STORY (24 Dec, 1054PM): Late last month, Petron Malaysia has announced that its service stations have now begun to accept payments through WeChat Pay MY e-wallet. If you have been finding a reason to utilize the e-wallet app until now, here is a good one: there is an on-going promo which allows you to fill in RM 40 worth of petrol into your vehicle for only RM 20. In general, this particular promo provides RM 20 instant rebates with minimum purchases of RM 40 in a single receipt at Petron service stations that support WeChatPay MY....