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YOUR SOURCEBOOK FOR HOME INTERIORS, DESIGNERS AND PRODUCTS
#29
THE SHORTLIST STUNNING SOFAS, BEAUTIFUL DESKS AND ANIMAL- INSPIRED ACCESSORIES
DESIGN KIT INTERIOR DESIGNERS REVEAL THEIR SECRETS FOR APARTMENT LIVING
SHOWCASE 19 STANDOUT HOMES WITH SMART SPACE-SAVING IDEAS
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Keep things neat, orderly and organised with these space-savers and clutter-keepers.
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The Shortlist
The Ximula modular shelving system can be used throughout your home, and personalised to fit into any configuration. Price uPon enquiry from Besglas
Keep your clothes off the floor and onto the Herman Miller Eames Hang-It-All wall hooks.$359 from XTra
The d-Bodhi Kasting trolley – made from recycled teak wood and galvanised pipes – is a versatile addition to the kitchen and dining room. $1,430 from Journey easT
Compartmentalise your kitchen drawers with a little help from BLUM’s Orga-Line storage dividers.Price uPon enquiry from Blum
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This modular Zig Zag bookcase, by B-Line, can be arranged to
create countless configurations to fit any space in your home.
$4,725 from lifesTorey
Don’t just toss aside your newspapers and magazines; store them neatly in the Florence magazine stand. $280 each from molecule
Keep the entertainment room in order with the red lacquered Caixa media console.$6,626 from grafunkT
The String pocket Shelf provides a simple and effective way of storing, displaying and organising your belongings on the walls. $329.56 from foundry
Utilise the height of your home with the Volani BA13 wall-mounted cabinet. There is a large variety of sizes, depths and colours, giving you endless options. $4,395 from BoconcePT
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The Shortlist
Pomelo #10-04 Tan Boon Liat Building Business Hours: 11am – 7pm www.pomelo.com.sg
The Shophouse #07-03 Tan Boon Liat Building Tel: 6323 7190 Business Hours: 9am – 6pm (Mondays to Saturdays)10.30am – 6pm (Sundays) www.theshophouse.com
This unassuming warehouse is home to a mishmash of retail outlets, showrooms and warehouses. In recent years, Tan Boon Liat Building has attracted a collection of stores and boutiques that specialise in furniture and home accessories. Here are three retail stores that have caught our eyes.
Shopping Trail:Tan Boon Liat
Building
Pomelo
The Shophouse
This local boutique concept store has a
loyal – and steadily growing – following,
made up of design-lovers and interior design
enthusiasts. To cope with the larger demand
and future growth, Pomelo recently moved
into its new premises on the tenth floor of this
building. The larger and more luxurious space
is still being spruced up, as new collections
are shipped in and boxes are unpacked.
Traipse through the Pomelo store
and feast your eyes on unique furniture
pieces that have been carefully curated
and handpicked from around the world.
The Shophouse is one of Singapore’s little
gems, and has expanded to its third outlet
in Tan Boon Liat. Most of the furniture pieces
you’ll find here have a strong Asian identity,
ranging from teak wood dining tables
to recycled-wood sideboards to lighting
accents and wall artworks.
The mix of Modern Chinese designs,
reclaimed antiques and contemporary
furniture gives this store its charming
personality. Apart from the refined furniture
and home accessories, The Shophouse also
offers interior design and styling services.
The shop carries imported brands like
Established & Sons, Bend Seating, Case
and MAL Furniture, offering you a variety
of options that you may not find elsewhere
in Singapore. Pomelo also carries a wide
range of home accessories and décor
pieces, from hanging pendant lamps to
one-of-a-kind art pieces.
of options that you may not find elsewhere
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Journey East #03-02 Tan Boon Liat Building Tel: 6473 1693 Business Hours: 11am – 6pm (Mondays to Saturdays)11.30am-6pm (Sundays & Public Holidays) www.journeyeast.com
Journey Eastover the years, furniture retailer Journey
East has established itself as a purveyor of
eco-friendly wood furniture, vintage and retro
antiques, and exclusive art deco pieces. To
further complement its reputation, Journey
East has continued to grow and expand
with the introduction of new brands. wander
through the surprisingly large showroom to
check out accessory collection from XLBoom,
handcrafted jewellery and paintings from
ke’liling and the strong modern furniture
from halcyon.
These new collections join the ranks of
some of Journey East’s renowned furniture,
around the area
FairPrice antiqueRecycled, refurbished and reclaimed furniture are on sale here, with a strong focus on sustainability and style. #01-10 Tan Boon Liat BuildingTel: 6270 2544www.fairpriceantique.com
Mountain teak Furniture GalleryContemporary and minimalist furniture with either rustic or modern designs. The clean proportions and stylish simplicity add warmth to the interiors. #07-02 Tan Boon Liat BuildingTel: 6224 7176www.mountainteak.com
Jehan GalleryThis family-run business is best known for its large range of carpets and customised rugs, but also offers indoor and outdoor furniture pieces. #03-08 Tan Boon Liat BuildingTel: 6334 4333www.jehangallery.com
red house antiquesExquisite antiques and artifacts are available, and are complemented by wicker furniture and bronze statues. #01-04 Tan Boon Liat BuildingTel: 6476 5285www.redhouseantiques.com.sg
huaFu Furniture & hoMewareThis unassuming store offers imported furniture with strong European and country accents. #01-05 Tan Boon Liat BuildingTel: 6227 3217www.pinkrosefurniture.com
including weather-proof outdoor furniture
from Mamagreen, retro and art deco
pieces from the Vintage range, and the
popular handcrafted, eco-friendly pieces
from d-Bodhi.
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One of the hardest things to do as a designer is to design for yourself,” admits Dennis
Cheok from design firm Upstairs. The interior designer tasked himself with the renovations and design of this apartment unit at Pinnacle@Duxton, a challenge he never foresaw coming. “It’s hard to find something that can encompass all your interests, and it’s just too close to your heart!”
That didn’t stop the young designer from completely reconfiguring the small apartment unit, and transforming it into an airy and open home for him, his wife and their nine-month-old.
After weeks of “hair-pulling”, Dennis finally decided to keep the look simple and neutral. “I wanted to achieve a ‘gallery’ concept with open spaces that look very toned down and quiet.” Dennis broke down almost every wall in the apartment, hacked the floors and even reworked the layout. Because of the limited space in this home, Dennis created an entire wall shelf that stretches across the entire space.
The shelves serve a lot of functions, and keeps things tidy without looking too orderly. Dennis readily admits that he continually moves things around the many cubby holes. “It really is like an exhibition gallery,” he offers, “nothing really belongs in any one shelf. The driving force is its flexibility; I can display different things at different places to completely change the look of the home.”
Project Type 4-room Hdb
Floor area 1,054 sqft
text: redzman raHmatPHotos: edward Hendricksart direction: betty wong
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Is OpenAfter mAjor renovAtions, this ApArtment At pinnAcle@Duxton is trAnsformeD into A highly configurAble AnD spAcious home.
The Gallery
This easiness is a factor that features strongly throughout the apartment. None of the furniture or fixtures are permanently mounted: huge posters casually lean against the wall, the coffee table is actually a loose door placed on top of a wooden pellet and the TV console is made of stacks of magazines propping the entertainment system. Even the interior walls are configurable; foldable doors give Dennis and his wife the freedom to leave the living room open, or cordon off a space.
The open concept kitchen continues the ephemeral nature of the interior. “The main intention,” Dennis says, “is to feel that no matter where you are in the house, you will still feel connected.” He and his wife love to cook and entertain guests, so a fully functional kitchen was a necessity.
A corridor raised on a timber parquet platform leads the way to the sleeping quarters. “I wanted to confine the bedroom away from the rest of the house.” This also explains the folding doors that separate the bed from the wardrobe.
“It took a really long time to figure out the space, and a lot of thought went into every single detail. Even now, two years after we’ve moved in, we’re still moving things around and touching up stuff.” Dennis doesn’t think that he’ll ever be completely finished with the design and that, strangely, is the appeal of this gallery home.
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a wall of shelves stretches across the entire home and accomodates the air-conditioning unit, a baby cot as well as a custom-built bay window seat.
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nothing in this house is bolted down. the walls are foldable, the coffee table is a door on a pellet, and the console shelf is made from a stack of magazines.