Journal
On homes,
spaces, and the people
who make them.
Thoughts from the team — on interior design in Singapore, what makes a home photograph beautifully, and the stories behind the spaces we shoot.
Why your HDB renovation photos probably look worse than your space
You spent six months planning. You agonised over the tile colour, the cabinet handles, the exact shade of white for the walls. You moved in and it looked exactly how you imagined it. Then someone took photos and somehow it looked… smaller. Flatter. Less. Here’s why that happens, and what we do differently.
More from the Journal
The rise of interior reels in Singapore’s ID industry
How the best interior design firms are using short-form video to win clients before a single consultation.
Japandi, warmth, and what makes a Singapore home feel like one
We’ve been in many homes. Here’s what the ones that photograph beautifully always have in common.
How to prepare your home for a photography session
Simple things you can do before we arrive that make a real difference to the final photos.
What separates a portfolio that converts from one that just looks nice
The difference between pretty photos and photos that actually bring in enquiries.
Why we started youstaywhere (and what we’re building towards)
The honest story of how a wedding photography team ended up falling in love with interior work.
5 BTO renovation styles that are dominating Singapore right now
From the Muji-inspired to the dark and moody — the looks we’re seeing most, and how each one photographs.