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Is your house really too small, or is the layout the real problem? As homes continue to shrink in cities like Singapore, interior design is no longer just about aesthetics. Much of the work today revolves around problem solving, layout strategy, and making compact spaces work without feeling overcrowded. In this episode, Astley (The Designerd) sits down with interior designers Xannica (Third Paragraph) and Wilson (WT Plus) to discuss how designers approach compact homes. From shoebox apartments to multi-functional living spaces, they share how thoughtful layouts, practical furniture choices, and careful planning can maximise space while keeping homes comfortable and safe to live in. The conversation also touches on the realities of designing for shrinking homes, when &ldquo;smart&rdquo; solutions become overly complicated, and why layout decisions often involve balancing functionality, safety, and homeowner expectations. Whether you are:&bull; a homeowner living in a compact apartment&bull; planning a renovation&bull; curious how designers solve space challenges This episode explores how small homes can be designed to work better for everyday living. Topics Covered in This Episode&bull; Layout strategies for compact homes&bull; The reality of shoebox apartments in Singapore&bull; Designing multi-use zones without overcrowding the space&bull; Why interior design today is often about problem solving&bull; When &ldquo;smart furniture&rdquo; solutions become overcomplicated&bull; Safety considerations when homeowners reconfigure layouts&bull; Furniture and planning strategies that maximise space

In this episode, Astley (The Designerd) sits down with interior designers Xannica (Third Paragraph) and Wilson (WT Plus) to discuss how designers approach compact homes.

Small Home Layout Ideas

The SIXiDER Show S2 EP2

Do female interior designers have an edge in the renovation industry? In Singapore&rsquo;s renovation scene, most contractors on site are still men. In this episode, Astley sits down with three female interior designers to talk about their real experiences working in the industry. Featuring: Priscilla &ndash; H Design, Kai &ndash; Tidplus, Yuyu &ndash; Insight Out Studio They share honest perspectives on working with contractors, managing client expectations, navigating industry stereotypes, and growing as designers in Singapore&rsquo;s renovation industry. The conversation also touches on emotional moments during projects, designing with empathy for elderly or special-needs homeowners, and the realities of building a career in interior design today. Whether you are:a homeowner planning a renovationan aspiring interior designer This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens in the design industry. Topics Covered in This Episode<ul><li style="font-family: Roboto, ui-sans-serif, system-ui; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(112, 111, 111);">Different interior design styles and personal design philosophies</li><li style="font-family: Roboto, ui-sans-serif, system-ui; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(112, 111, 111);">Do female designers have an advantage in the renovation industry?</li><li style="font-family: Roboto, ui-sans-serif, system-ui; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(112, 111, 111);">Are technical capabilities in renovation seen as a &ldquo;male skill&rdquo;?</li><li style="font-family: Roboto, ui-sans-serif, system-ui; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(112, 111, 111);">How interior designers handle difficult clients and contractors</li><li style="font-family: Roboto, ui-sans-serif, system-ui; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(112, 111, 111);">Emotional moments designers face during renovation projects</li><li style="font-family: Roboto, ui-sans-serif, system-ui; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(112, 111, 111);">Designing homes for elderly, disabled, or special-needs homeowners</li><li style="font-family: Roboto, ui-sans-serif, system-ui; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(112, 111, 111);">Judgements and stereotypes female designers encounter in the industry</li><li style="font-family: Roboto, ui-sans-serif, system-ui; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(112, 111, 111);">Honest confessions from real renovation projects</li><li style="font-family: Roboto, ui-sans-serif, system-ui; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(112, 111, 111);">Advice for aspiring interior designers entering the industry</li></ul>

In Singapore’s renovation scene, most contractors on site are still men. In this episode, Astley sits down with three female interior designers to talk about their real experiences working in the industry.  Featuring: Priscilla – H Design, Kai – Tidplus, Yuyu – Insight Out Studio

Do Female Interior Designers Have An Edge?

The SIXiDER Show Season 2 EP1

The SIXiDER Show S2