This year’s most buzz-worthy topics
Just like Spotify Wrapped, we love jumping on the year-end wrap bandwagon to look back at all the content we’ve shared over the past 12 months and see which articles resonated most with our readers.
Out of the 60 pieces published this year, we noticed a clear pattern where readers were most drawn to practical, calming, and budget home ideas. From serene MUJI-inspired interiors and smart space-saving solutions to budget-friendly renovations and real-life DIY transformations, it’s clear that homes that balance style with everyday functionality and mindful spending capture your attention the most.
These are just a few highlights. We’ll break down the full list of the 10 most-read renovation as well as home and living articles of the year.
1. How to Create a MUJI-Style Home: Interior Design Tips and Ideas
Our readers love reading this article because it shares simple, practical ways to create a MUJI-inspired home. With real-life examples, it shows how a clean, calming style can make your everyday space feel peaceful, relaxed, and easy to live in.
2. Small in Space, Big on Style: Walk-In Wardrobe Ideas for Compact Rooms
This article is probably a hit for anyone living in a smaller home. It shares plenty of small walk-in wardrobe ideas to help homeowners make the most of their limited space while keeping it stylish and functional.
3. 8 Auspicious Houseplants and Flowers for CNY, and Where to Get Them
Festive articles were definitely popular this year too. For example, this one dives into the types of plants and flowers considered auspicious for Chinese New Year, and how to style them in your home. It even includes handy tips on where to buy them! With Chinese New Year just around the corner, it’s definitely one to bookmark if you’re reading it for the first time.
4. What’s Hot in 2025: Interior Designers Share the Latest Trends
Another article that resonated with our readers focused on the latest interior design trends. We asked eight interior designers to share their predictions, highlighting the styles homeowners can expect to see everywhere in 2025 and which trends are quietly fading away.
5. A Couple Transformed Their Selangor Home with DIY Skills and RM40,000
This article was a standout hit this year as it dives into DIY projects and shows how to transform a home on a tight budget. Ben and Nani’s home may look ordinary from the outside, but inside, it’s full of character and charm, showcasing their unique style and love for collecting furniture and décor from around the world. What’s most impressive is that the couple handled most of the renovation themselves, completing the entire transformation on a modest budget of just RM40,000.
6. Multifunctional Dry Kitchen Designs for Cooking, Hosting, and More
Similar to 2024, kitchen-related content once again grabbed the attention of our viewers. This one focuses on multifunctional dry kitchens, showing you how to create a space that’s both practical and inviting. If you’re planning a dry kitchen that can handle cooking, hosting, and more, this article is packed with ideas to help you design a versatile and stylish space!
7. Things to Do Around the House Before Guests Arrive for Hari Raya
Another festive favorite this year focuses on Hari Raya. This article provides a handy checklist of tasks homeowners can tackle in advance, from decluttering and deep cleaning to styling your dining table, so your home is fully ready to welcome guests when the 1st of Syawal arrives!
8. 7 Genius Storage Hacks for Small Kitchens You Wish You Knew Sooner
Even if you’re working with a compact space, a few smart solutions like open shelving and pull-out drawers can transform your kitchen from cramped and cluttered to organized and surprisingly functional, making cooking and hosting a breeze.
9. These Stylish Malaysian Homes Cost Less Than RM100K to Renovate!
For young professionals just starting out or couples who’ve spent a significant portion of their savings on a wedding, renovation budgets can be tight. This article highlights stunning Malaysian homes transformed for under RM100,000, proving that you don’t need a big budget to achieve impressive design!
10. Hotel or Home? This Terrace in Selangor Blurs the Line
This article stands out because the home renovation is truly unlike anything we’ve seen before. What started as a dream to turn the owner’s home into a hotel-inspired sanctuary fully came to life. From the outside, it looks like a typical house, but step inside and the difference is striking, the space exudes a refined boutique hotel charm that immediately sets it apart. Even more impressive, the entire transformation, including furniture, was completed for under RM250,000. Luxury that’s still affordable? We’re all for it!
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