Hosting can easily feel as though you are preparing for a performance. You would aim to prepare the perfect spread and work towards making sure everything came together beautifully so that you guests would feel wowed to a certain extent. Somewhere along the way, the focus shifted from connection to presentation.

With April around the corner, I reflect on how single or double occupancy households can turn compact spaces into restorative sanctuaries. The month of April is a time that offers a natural pause, a time to reset your home and your mind after movements of the first quarter of the year.

When I was in secondary school, I recall a teacher sharing with the classroom about her morning rituals. She spoke about how she lived by her morning routine of saying affirmations to herself while brushing her teeth, standing in front of the mirror. At that time, as a teenager, I did not fully understand it.

Nowadays, this world can appear to be one that often celebrates excess. At Maison Levva, we value the opposite. Subtle opulence for a quiet and more intentional way of living. It isn’t focused on filling a home with grandeur luxe, but choosing pieces and materials that feel considered, calming, and deeply supportive of your lifestyle and wellbeing.

As Chinese New Year approaches, the home becomes a reflection of the energy you wish to carry into the year ahead. With the Year of the Horse, there is a sense of movement, vitality, and quiet strength. Preparing your space can be a delightful self care experience which grounds you as you intentionally prepare for celebration and wellbeing.

As the year comes to a close, we are reflective as to what 2025 has brought as well as how it has shaped the way we live within our homes. This year has been a quiet exploration of design as something we see along with what we feel. A growing awareness that our spaces hold the ability to support our wellbeing, our pace, and the way we move through daily life.

With Christmas closely around the corner, we have started to gather some ideas of meaningful gifts that bring your loved ones (or yourselves) calm, comfort, and joy at home. This season, the goal was to think more about quality and how a gift can quietly support daily rituals and wellbeing.

At Maison Levva, we get excited for the end of the year festivities. Being in Singapore, festive decorating in such tropical climates takes on a different rhythm. It is less about winter imagery and more about creating balance within warmth, humidity, and natural light.

Urban life is often filled with physical noise which can accumulate into mental clutter. Even when a home may appear to look calm, the habits carried into it can keep the mind overstimulated. This time we explore less about design and dive deeper into the root of how you live within your space.

I had the pleasure of learning from two renowned interior design firms in Singapore, Avalon Collective and EDG, about what luxury means in today’s modern world at Singapore’s FIND Design Fair. Luxury is no longer defined by extravagance…

Having fresh flowers at home can immediately set the mood, add meaning, and bring a touch of personal expression into your space. Flowers have a quietly powerful way of shaping the tone of your week, whether through simply filling up a vase with a handful of stems, or creating…

This month’s curation focuses on the classical design and origins of wall panel mouldings and wainscoted walls, in appreciation of the elegance that they bring into a space. Typically known as Parisian style, and in the world of interior design, Haussmannian interiors…

I stumbled into St Paul de Vence, a dreamy town tucked in the west of Nice. It’s a picturesque medieval hilltop village known for its narrow cobblestone streets, stone buildings, and vibrant art galleries. Little had I known, that it has long been a haven for artists, attracting figures like Marc Chagall…

I recently had the delight of visiting the small town of Vallauris in the south of France, a region known for its pottery traditions. It’s a special place and home to Picasso between 1948-1955. Free from the formal constraints of painting, he approached ceramics with childlike curiosity and inventive freedom…

This month’s feature focuses on sculptural ceramics that can elevate a space as a statement piece. Artistic vases in particular are more than just functional vessels for fresh blooms- these vases are carefully crafted works of art that bring beauty, texture, and personality to a room. At their core, sculptural vases serve the practical purpose …

Ever noticed a wall and thought that it just felt luxurious? Wallpapers/coverings are often used as an alternative solution from painting, and offer more depth, texture, and personality to a room. Currently, we have been paying more attention to wallpaper brands that powerfully exude expression and artistry…

Getting good sleep is a true luxury nowadays. It’s a biological necessity that supports us in every way from immune function, recovery, to mental clarity. Adults need 7–9 hours of quality rest each night, yet so many of us struggle to get it. While stress and busy schedules play a role, our environment matters more than we may realise…

Returning from China’s biggest trade show this year, I noticed the advancement of smart home technology. It’s becoming more integrated into how we design and experience our homes. What really impressive is how subtle and seamless this technology has become. Here are a few examples of smart home…

With the arrival of spring comes an invitation to refresh and reset. Spring cleaning is more than just a seasonal chore, it’s an opportunity to align your home with your current lifestyle and create space that feels intentional and supportive. This annual ritual offers a moment to declutter, reorganise, and restore harmony in your surroundings…

Last month, we curated and featured biophilic design concepts as a way to inspire wellness and serenity within the home. Biophilic design focuses on the integration of natural elements into interior spaces, offering a thoughtful and effective way to connect with nature from the comfort of home…