A home is shaped by more than what you can see.Behind the finishes are materials that determine how well a renovation lasts. The plants we bring indoors can change how a space looks and feels. And for some homeowners, traditions, Feng Shui and beliefs can influence when and how renovation begins.In this final highlight episode of The SIXiDER Show Season 2, Astley Ng aka The Designerd brings together key moments from Episodes 21–23, exploring some of the less visible factors that shape the homes we live in.From the importance of what sits beneath your tiles and why small design assumptions can become big renovation problems, to plants as Feng Shui energisers, artificial greenery, auspicious dates and the rituals surrounding renovation, these conversations look beyond aesthetics to uncover what else goes into creating a home.Whether you are:• planning your first home renovation• deciding where your renovation budget really matters• thinking about bringing more greenery into your home• curious about Feng Shui and the role plants play in a space• wondering whether you can renovate during the seventh lunar month• or simply curious about the things homeowners don't always see or considerThis highlight brings together some of the most unexpected conversations from the final three episodes of Season 2.Topics Covered in This Highlight Episode• Why seemingly small renovation details can create bigger problems later• What homeowners should understand about materials beneath the surface• Why designers can't simply assume what homeowners need• Material longevity, tile adhesives and why tiles can pop• How indoor plants have become part of modern Singapore homes• Plants as symbols of growth and Feng Shui energisers• Real plants vs artificial plants in Feng Shui• What it means when a plant dies in your home• Can you renovate during the seventh lunar month?• Auspicious dates and renovation traditions• Ground-breaking ceremonies and what they signify• Strange requests and unexplained experiences during renovation• Tai Sui and how traditional beliefs can affect renovation works