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Ikea opens planning studio in Singapore In collaboration with interior design marketplace Livspace, Ikea Singapore has launched a standalone planning studio in the Jurong Point shopping mall. The 65-square-metre space was modelled on three-room Housing Development Board flats (subsidised public housing) to show customers how to make the most of their space. The showroom features space-saving kitchen design ideas, smart storage solutions and fitted wardrobes. Customers can access move-in-ready pa