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CONTENTS JUNE 42 49 54 COLOUR OF A RESORT- THE BODRUM THE MONTH INSPIRED ENSUITE EDITION Here comes the Econflo’s picks to Set on the Turkish sun. Add a splash of make a bathroom Riviera, the boutique yellow to brighten worthy of a luxury hotel is a luxurious base your space. resort. to explore the region. SHOPPING NEW STORE 58 THE BILLIONAIRE 43 50 RESORT & RETREAT GREAT BUYS GALERIE 5 This resort on Our monthly round- BY SOL LUMINAIRE the Kenyan Coast up of the hottest new Sol Luminaire’s provides an escape design products latest venture is an into authentic Kenyan for the home. ultra-chic gallery culture infused with dedicated to the art refined modernity. IN STORE of capturing light. 60 48 HOT SPOT POLESTAR SPACE STAYCATION The Swedish premium DESTINATION 52 electric vehicle’s new AT HOME THE XM STORE space in Singapore Turn your home into To bring your marries unique and a staycay destination favourite comic avant-garde design with with these products characters to life, this the brand’s signature from Metro. collectible figurine minimalist aesthetics. retailer goes beyond 54 screens and pages. FEATURES 26 SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR THIS DESIGN EDITION 12 26 THE GREAT NEVERENDING OUTDOORS VACATION Remodelling your Recreate these 20 balcony or patio? design elements from Our round-up of 17 some of the most outdoor furniture beloved hotels and picks has something resorts around the for every space, world in your home regardless of size. for that coveted everlasting 18 holiday vibe. TIME TO CELEBRATE With no more 34 restrictions on LITTLE gatherings at home, INDULGENCES it’s time to turn up Need some time off the volume and throw to unwind without that long-awaited having to get on bash. Here are all the a plane or break things you’ll need to the bank? Pamper get the party started. yourself and spruce up your space with these 30 items to give you that luxe hotel vibe while at home. 2
DESIGN IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW 63 70 63 REWRITING COUNTERING HISTORY CONSUMERISM Rewriting Using video Hans Tan talks about History and installation, showcasing repair as Singaporean artist a sustainable form of How Singaporean Ho Tzu Nyen explores creating something artist Ho Tzu Nyen how Asia’s cultural new and what we can memories and do to contribute in our constructs his political narratives daily lives. complex narrative. are constructed. 72 PEOPLE REIMAGINING RETAIL 68 This new virtual CARING FOR reality platform takes COLLECTIBLES shopping in the Ben Ang, founder of metaverse to collectible figurine another level. producer and retailer XM Studio, on the 74 business’s evolution VOICES and how to best Celebrated designer display your Bethan Gray talks collectibles. about her upcoming collection for Milan Design Week, her inspirations, and what she looks for in collaborators. 43 8 EDITOR’S NOTE 10 H&D.COM.SG 115 WHERE TO BUY 116 FINISHING NOTE 3
CONTENTS JUNE HOMES 106 78 THE NEW MODERN on the cover 78 106 UNDERSTATED THE GRAND 94 LUXURY SCHEME This East Coast OF THINGS This quirky garage- condo balances the Designers create éÈĞé¦éîÞâ clean-lined aesthetic interiors that favoured by luxury complement a kitchen inside hotels with extensive and enhance the a caravan. collection of artworks architecture of a and heirloom furniture. residence such as PHOTOGRAPHY this one, especially WONG WEILIANG 88 when space is not A LIGHT TOUCH a constraint. Rather than a tabula rasa approach, this 112 apartment’s sensitive, LIVING LIKE subtle design focusses ROYALTY on its beautiful, Travel back to natural surroundings. the 18th century, where Rococo-style 94 interiors reigned, and CARAVAN LIFE indulge in the finer This five-room resale things found in this flat in Bukit Merah is a matrimonial home. playful yet functional homage to the world of vintage cinema and caravan living. 4
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EDITOR’S NOTE LUST RESORT With travel restrictions being feel as much like a posh resort lifted around the globe, as any villa by the beach. travel patterns are gradually resuming to what they were Whether you’re stuck here pre-pandemic. Furthermore, by your own accord (like me) with June coinciding with the ÐÞ¼îâéÉʙéĝÉéé°È mid-year holiday period for éмéÐđ°ÉéÐéâîÉâéʣ°é schools in Singapore, many is still a good idea to take a families are planning to look at your home and see ÐđéÐÉÐéÞÐîÉéÞĀ how you can turn it into that to enjoy some much-needed fabulous retreat you deserve. time out of the country. But some are preferring to wait In this issue, my team and out the rush instead, and I have scoured the world to that isn’t a bad idea too. ĝÉéÐééâéÂÐпâĀÐîÉ cop from the latest resorts Growing up overseas, and hotels. They range from I’ve always missed being in bold ideas like remodelling Singapore, and now that I’m your bedroom, to simple back I seldom feel the need to hacks such as adding sheer escape from the city. Perhaps curtains to your windows for a it is because I’ve already spent refreshing change. Of course, my fair share of time abroad, an idyllic getaway just wouldn’t and don’t feel the compulsion be complete without your to plan regular jaunts to far- friends and family, and now Ðđâé°Éé°ÐÉâ¼îâééЧé that we’re allowed to organise away from it all. Furthermore, home parties once again, we’ve as a homeowner I also believe also found ways you can put that with the right design together an unforgettable home elements, home can look and gathering. Enjoy your holidays and we’ll see you again soon. YOUNG LIM photography ANGELA GUO art direction NONIE CHEN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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F E AT U R E PHOTO TRIBU THE GREAT OUTDOORS Remodelling your balcony or patio? Our round-up of 17 outdoor furniture picks has something for every space, regardless of size. TRIBU ELIO HIGH BACK LOUNGE CHAIR Settle into a cosy evening with the Elio High Back Lounge Chair. Using weather-resistant Tricord rope, the handwoven seat looks like a cocoon that embraces the body. Legs of natural teak support and frame the chair, and they have ɧÉéÛÞÐĝÂîéÐé°Þ angled and tapered shapes. Retails at Xtra, price upon enquiry, www.xtra.com.sg. 12
DIPHANO LINK OUTDOOR COFFEE TABLE Enjoy afternoon tea by the pool on the sleek, low- ÛÞÐĝÂ;°É¿HîéÐÐÞÐđaÂú°éîÞÂé¿ legs. The table’s classic design makes it easy to pair with most furniture, whether the top is made of aluminium or ceramic. Retails from $2,037 at Danish Design Co, www.danishdesignco.com.sg. PHOTO PAPPELINA PHOTO DIPHANO PHOTOMUJI MUJ I MO LT E N ZI N C PA P P E L I N A M O L LY R U N N E R R U G GARDENING SHELF Who says you can’t have a rug on the balcony? The Molly Runner Rug by It may look unassuming, but this foldable gardening Pappelina is suitable for indoors and outdoors. It’s been tested for colour shelf is just the right size for most balconies. It is fastness and has a high UV resistance, so you can expose it to direct perfect for displaying potted plants or hanging air sunlight without worrying about the colour fading. It’s durable, easy to plants, and you won’t have to worry about getting the maintain, and anti-slip as well, so it’s a winner. shelf wet as it is rust- and weather-resistant, thanks to the hot-dip galvanising process. Retails for $340 at Journey East, www.journeyeast.com. Retails for $189 at Muji stores, www.muji.com. good to know The plants on the balcony should be able to thrive in direct sunlight. Some examples include African violets, sunflowers, and geraniums. 13
MUUTO LINEAR PDM DIAMOND INDOOR STEEL SERIES AND OUTDOOR MAT Clean lines, folded edges, and half- This reversible mat features a circular intersecting legs combine °đÞÉéÐÂÐîÞúĀÐÉ to form a classic and timeless side, so you can switch up the aesthetic. Muuto‘s Linear Steel aesthetic whenever you feel Series features weather-resistant like it. It’s created from UV- âéÂʣéÐÛÛÐđ ú°éfqʌ resistant recycled or recyclable resistant, matte powder coating. polypropylene, making it easy to clean and eco-friendly. Retails from $770 at Grafunkt, www. grafunkt.com Retails from $159 at Hipvan www.hipvan. com, Fred & Bobo www.frednbobo.com and Konopi www.konopi.com.sg. PHOTO MUUTO PHOTO PDM M U J I P O LY P R O P Y L E N E PHOTO MUJI NITORI 3-TIER PHOTO NITORI STOCKER WITH CASTER WOOD SHELF If you use your balcony as a LADDER miniature garden or children’s Plants taking up too much play area, this Muji rack will make space? Arrange them up quick and easy storage possible. on this handy shelving Thanks to the casters on the unit. Each tier has a lip on bottom, the individual boxes can the back to prevent things be stacked, mixed, and matched in from falling over, and can °đÞÉéÐÉĝ§îÞé°ÐÉâʨ take up to 10kg – more than enough for even the Retails from $29 at Muji stores, most enthusiastic of plant www.muji.com. lovers. 14 Retails for $64.90 at Nitori, www.nitori.com.sg.
PHOTO CANE--LINE good to CANE-LINE BREEZE 2 IKEA FEJKA know SEATER OUTDOOR SOFA With its signature Cane-line ARTIFICIAL PLANT Galvanised steel is Weave, this is designed to your best bet for withstand the elements Þé°ĝ°ÂúÂÂʌÈÐîÉé§ÞÉÞĀ durability. If you without fading. Its compact on your balcony is a great option prefer wood, opt for size makes it ideal for most if you do not have a green thumb. wood with plenty of balconies, and the material The leaves are incredibly realistic, natural oils, like teak, is easy to clean with a quick and you can mount a piece on its wipe. own or stack them for a vertical so it has a garden that doesn’t need watering protective layer. or pruning. Retails from $2,136 at Danish Design Co, Retails for $3.90 at all Ikea stores, www. www.danishdesignco.com.sg. ikea.com. NITORI DC N PHOTO IKEA COLLECTION C-27M PHOTO NITORI ARM MBR/DR-DMO Hđްɧɼîâé¿Þâé and removable cushions containing pocket coils, this armchair provides the support and comfort you need to unwind after a long day. Unlike other chairs, it is made of beech wood with its natural grain and colour, so no two are the same. Retails for $360 at Nitori, www.nitori. com.sg. A GREEN WALL MAKES FOR A SEAMLESS TRANSITION BETWEEN THE INDOORS AND OUTDOORS. 15
CANE-LINE PEACOCK TRIBU AMANU good to OUTDOOR LOUNGE CHAIR LOUNGE CHAIR know With its curved high back and Featuring a hemp-based Canax open tail design, the Peacock sling seat, the Amanu Lounge Consider which HîéÐÐÞ;Ðîɧ°Þ°ÉâéÉéÂĀ Chair is part-hammock and balcony area elevates the look of any balcony part-chair, and has a relaxed, or pool area. Using Cane-line Soft casual look. Made of teak sourced receives the most Rope material, it’s temperature- from sustainable Indonesian sunlight when and UV-resistant, keeping colours ÛÂÉéé°ÐÉâʣéâÛÛÞéÐĞÐé placing your as vibrant as the feathers of its on a slim frame. furniture. For namesake bird. durability and Retails at Xtra, price upon enquiry, comfort, place Retails from $3,326 at Danish Design Co, www.xtra.com.sg. your seating in a www.danishdesignco.com.sg. shady area. PHOTO CANE-LINE PHOTOTRIBU 16
PHOTO IKEA IKEA RUNNEN FLOOR DECKING PHOTO HAY ÐĀÐîúÉééÐîÛéĀÐîÞÛé°ÐÐÞâé°ÐÉ°éÐđ without undergoing a renovation? Installing Runnen ÐîéÐÐÞĞÐÐÞ¿°É§°ââ°ÈÛÂʋ¼îâéÈâîÞÉ click together what you need. Within an hour, you’ll have an instant deck. Retails for $36.91 per sqm at all Ikea stores, www.ikea.com. H AY PA L I SSA D E DEDON ROII COLLECTION LOUNGE CHAIR Designed by French brothers Lightweight and stackable, the Roii Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec ;Ðîɧ°ÞÛÞÐù°âĞÿ°Â with a simple, yet visually striking seating arrangements wherever aesthetic for Danish brand Hay, you need them. With two weaving the Palissade series is inspired styles and a variety of colours and by symmetrical geometry. Chair textures, the odds are you will be and bench options include able to create a unique look from powder-coated steel or a hot-dip the Dedon range. §ÂùÉ°âĝÉ°ââ¦ÐÞ§ÞéÞ durability. Retails at Xtra, price upon enquiry, www.xtra.com.sg. Retails from $330 at Grafunkt, www.grafunkt.com PHOTO IKEA IKEA UTSUND LIGHTING PHOTO DEDON Instantly create a cosy atmosphere with this string of 12 lights. They’re battery-operated, so you can take them anywhere, whether it’s poolside drinks or a romantic picnic on the terrace. Retails for $29.90 at all Ikea stores, www.ikea.com. text MELODY BAY 17
F E AT U R E TIME TO CELEBRATE With no more restrictions on gatherings at home, it’s time to turn up the volume and throw that long-awaited bash. Here are all the things you’ll need to get the party started. LUXE BRUNCH id RUBIKS STUDIO Elevate a casual brunch with these luxurious, FOREST FOLK OWL RH E A WI RE BAS KET, Retails for family-friendly picks. & HEDGEHOG EGG $16.90 from CUP SET BLUE www.hipvan. 18 An adorable addition com. to the breakfast table, Brunch would be incomplete these woodland creatures without fruit – and this basket are sure to please. The holds them perfectly. Powder- dolomite cups hold a single coated iron makes this basket boiled egg each. easier to see what’s inside, and the curved lines also Retails for $23.80 at allow air to circulate around www.3littlepicks.com. the fruit. Place it on your breakfast table so guests can help themselves.
THIS TAKES THE CAKE aâÂР¿Þâú°ÂÂÂÛĀÐîĝ É°âĀÐîÞ party on a sweet note. PRETTY OPEN EYES AND GOLDEN ZEE & ELLE Enquire at www.zeeandelle.com. BOW TEAPOT The Miss Etoile collection includes this pretty Zee & Elle’s ceramic teapot, whose face brings to mind đ ÐÞéÂââÂĀ Mrs Potts from Beauty and the Beast. A golden elegant designs bow detail runs from the lid to the back of the are perfect if you teapot, and even comes with a teacup with a love the organic matching face. âéé°ʨ\"ÂÐÞÂâʣ dried fruits, and Retails for $69.80 at www.3littlepicks.com. abstract painterly strokes adorn the NITORI GLASS 4P DOT TUMBLER designs. It also 220ML Ðđ ÞâîÉÂâʣ Their indented dot design gives these glasses so you can also a quirky edge and makes them easier to grip. buy a cake and a Their compact size makes them perfect for bouquet together children’s hands, too. as a gift. Retails for $4.90 each at Nitori, 260 Orchard Enquire at www. OLSEN Rd 04 Courts, Nojima The Heeren. olsenbakehouse.com. BAKEHOUSE LARGE WHITE CAKE STAND Elevate your birthday cake (literally) with \"ÐÞÈÞÂĀ¿ÉÐúÉâ this stand, featuring a minimalist but elegant In the Brickyard, it design that won’t detract from the main item. specialises in local You can also stack doughnuts or cupcakes Ğ ùÐîÞââîâ on top for a delightful treat – it’s not just for ondeh-ondeh, pulut conventional cakes. hitam, and even a Ya Kun-inspired Retails for $69.80 at www.3littlepicks.com. Ğ ùÐîÞééÈ°ÿâ Ðđ ʣ¿ĀÉ TABLE MATTERS CRISSCROSS peanut butter. The RED SAUCER Ğ ùÐîÞâÞÞ¦îÂÂĀ Is it necessary for bowls to be round? Ditch calibrated so they’re the boring and take things up a notch with not too sweet – éâîéâîÞâ°ÉĞ ÐÞÂâÛâʨ\"éîްɧ perfect for those who delicate criss-cross pattern in bright red, they prefer their dessert add a touch of vintage to the table setting. siew dai. Retails from $2.50 at Table Matters. Enquire at www. BOB THE bobthebakerboy.com. BAKER BOY It’s hard to beat Bob the Baker Boy when it comes to creative, lifelike designs. The cakes are detailed and elaborate, some with decorations that defy gravity. The longevity cakes and themed cakes are the most popular. 19
POOL PARTY TONDO 5-PART SERVER JBL FLIP 5 A¦ÞÐÈ°ą°úÐÐʣé°âĝ ùʌ With its waterproof design, the JBL Make a splash with part server is perfect for a grazing \"°ÛɁ°âÐÈÛéÉÛÐúÞ¦î these fun accessories in situation. There are four segments speaker you can take poolside at any bright, playful colours. for snacks and candy, with a dip time. A single charge can last up to well in the centre for sauces. You 12 hours, so you can play non-stop can also use it to serve garnishes at hits all day. Did we mention it’s a DIY cocktail station. available in 11 colours? Retails for $83.95 at Crate & Retails for $179 on the official Barrel. JBL Shopee and Lazada platforms, and at all authorised JBL retailers. GOOD TO KNOW When people are getting in and out of the pool all the time, opt for casual finger food over a sit-down meal. Build a DIY meal station with a grazing platter or assorted snacks guests can help themselves to. EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY Enquire at www.lushplatters.com. No time to prepare a snack âéé°ÐÉʪaâéÞÞâÐđÞ ready-made grazing platters. LUSH PLATTERS With Lush Platters’ artisanal grazing platters, the aesthetics are just as important as the taste – each platter is decorated with herbs and bright Ğ ÐúÞâʣÞé°É§S°ÉéÞâéʌúÐÞéĀ centrepiece. The menu includes house- made crackers, dips, and salads, as well as roasted nuts, and light bites. 20
Retails for ABILENE DRINK Retails for $25.80 at PASTEL RAINBOW TABLE $309.90 at Crate DISPENSER WITH www.3littlepicks.com. SETTING TIPS & Barrel. BROOKS NATURAL SILICONE STRAW WOOD STAND Create visual interest Serve your drinks in style with SET by varying the heights this elegant enamel dispenser Never pick up the of florals and candles in perched atop a hand-cut wrong cup again! your centrepiece. mango wood stand. With its These sustainable Instead of tealights, stainless steel spigot, guests silicone straws come consider placing a string can easily serve themselves in an assortment of of fairylights along the ʋÉéÉ¿âéаéâɂʨɁʌ°éÞ bright rainbow hues centre of a long table capacity, you won’t have to so everyone can easily to draw focus to the keep topping it up very often. identify their drink. spread. Comes with two Avoid using heavily- cleaning brushes. scented flowers or those that tend to drop a BREAKABLE GLASSES ARE lot of pollen. A NO-NO BY THE POOL. Ensure your guests can still see each other OPT FOR PLASTIC CUPS INSTEAD, and interact over the WHICH ARE MUCH SAFER. centrepiece. Use place cards if you’re INTEX COOL id RUBIKS STUDIO having a large gathering PINEAPPLE MAT and want to assign seats. Amp up the fun with INTEX CANOPY ISLAND Place multiple this funky, highly Are your guests more comfortable in the shade? condiments around the Instagrammable pineapple To ensure you don’t get sunburned while in the table so that your guests Ğ Ðéʨ,é°âÐîéȾȽɁÈ°É ÛÐÐÂʣé,ÉÿÉÐÛĀ,âÂÉĞ ÐéÐÈâú°é won’t have to keep ÂɧéúÉ°ÉĞ éʣâÐ detachable fabric sunshade. With two built-in cup passing them around. even the tallest of guests ÐÂÞâʣĀÐîÉ¿ÛĀÐîÞÞ°É¿âÞ°§éÉÿééÐ can lie comfortably and you – what more could you ask for at a pool party? 21 sun themselves in the pool. Perfect for warm Retails for $481.50 at www.hardwarecity.com.sg. temperatures. Retails for $58.85 at www.hardwarecity.com.sg. THE CHEESE LADS aâ§îĀâÐđ ÞùÞ°éĀЦ§Þą°É§ platters for cheese lovers. Each features artisanal cheeses, cold cuts, fruit and dips, and they range in size ¦ÞÐÈÐÉéÐéúÐÛÐÛÂéÐĝ ùéÐ eight people. What’s our favourite? The Grand Platter, which also comes with natural honeycomb and pomegranate. Enquire at www.cheeselads.com.
HIRING A PRIVATE CHE F Private chefs are the way to go if you want to treat yourself for the evening. They’ll prepare a feast for you right at the table and even clean up afterwards so you won’t have to lift a finger. CHEF JUSTIN FOO DINNER AL You may have seen him on TV before FRESCO because he’s a food content producer. When he’s not directing and filming, Impress your guests chef Justin Foo does private dining events with a beautifully set where he creates his special presentation dinner table. of Asiatique cuisine using fresh ingredients from the region. AELLA COUPE Enquire at www.instagram.com/justinfjh. GLASS CHEF NABEEL Anyone up for Chef Nabeel, also known as chef Naughty a cocktail after Rabbit, cooks up a storm right at your table. °ÉÉÞʪ\"ÞÐÈ His specialities include succulent picanha champagne to steak, sweet potato mash, and creme brulee cocktails, the torched to a golden brown. Aella coupe glass is elegant and Enquire at www.instagram.com/ fuss-free. It’s made chefnaughtyrabbit. of mouth-blown glass crafted by 22 Krosno artisans, a European collective that’s been around since 1923. CECILE BOWLS Retails for Pink looks pretty on everything, and $35.90 at Crate éâ°Â ÐúÂâÞÉÐÿÛé°ÐÉʨ & Barrel. \"éîްɧÉÐÞ°ÉéÂʌ°ÉâÛ°Þ pattern in tones of pink and grey FOR DINNERS AT HOME, KEEP THINGS against a backdrop of cream FUSS-FREE WITH JUST TWO GLASSES stoneware, they add a rustic touch to any dining table. – A WATER GLASS AND A COCKTAIL OR WINE GLASS. Retails for $23.80 at www.3littlepicks.com
RUARK R5 MUSIC SYSTEM Retails for $2,299 ZééÈÐЦÐÞĀÐîÞ°ÉÉÞÛÞéĀú°ééVîÞ¿VɁ at Musica Aîâ°ZĀâéÈʣúÐââ¿ÛÞÐĝ ÂÉÉʌÞ¦é Boutique at cabinet will impress your guests. It comes with a Ion Orchard Âââʌ ÈÛ°ĝ ÞÉéúÐVîÞ¿î°Ð¦îÂÂʌÞɧ and iStudio. drivers, allowing you to produce the stereo sound you’d normally get from a larger speaker system. If you want to listen to classical music, turn it down, then turn it up for party hits afterwards – it can handle them all. id PIU DESIGN AIRLI INDIGO DIP KENT WIRE DYE RUNNER HURRICANE CANDLE This vibrant ocean-blue HOLDER linen runner will get you in Make your table look the mood for the beach. The rustic with the Kent Wire ombre shades transition Hurricane Candle Holder, from a deep navy at one which looks like bamboo end to lighter shades at but is handcrafted from the other, ending with two-toned iron. We love its natural linen in the centre – °§éÛÞÐĝ Âʣú°ÈÉâ mimicking the natural tones it won’t visually overwhelm of the sea and sand. the rest of the table. Retails for $135.95 at Crate Retails for $165.95 at Crate & Barrel. & Barrel. E XQ U I S I T E LY TABLE MATTERS CRAFT QUIET BLUE 3 TIER PATCHWORK SQUARE COTTON FRINGE NAPKINS SNACKS P L AT E Cotton napkins are the ultimate P L AT T E R Unique designs in circles create in elegance at a dinner setting Serve your hors works of art on these ceramic – and we love this pale blue set. d’oeuvres in style. plates, which look stunning on a These have a boho appeal and are Gold rims elevate table. Get the complete Patchwork machine-washable. food presentation âéʣÐÞÈ°ÿÉÈééÈú°é on this platter, other blue-toned dishes for a quirky Retails for $167.60 for a set of which can be presentation. eight at Crate & Barrel. disassembled for easy washing Retails at $12.50 at Table Matters. afterwards. Retails from $32.80 at www. styledegree.sg. GOOD TO KNOW Dinner table candles should always be unscented. Aromatic candles may interfere with the enjoyment of the food. 23
FAMILY BARBECUE Freshly grilled food and precious bonding time with loved ones? Yes, please! GOOD TO KNOW Use coloured straws or a dry-erase marker to help everyone identify their cups. ANIMAL PARADE SEASONING SHAKER SLIDING STEAMBOAT Make adults and children smile with this adorable AND HOTPOT DINING shaker set. It is the seasoning in each that forms the P L AT E S “ground” for each animal, so you can have a polar bear No more running out of space standing in a blizzard of salt or a reindeer surrounded for your steamboat ingredients. Ā°Â°Р¿âÞâÈ°ɧ۰ÂâЦîéîÈÉÂùâʨ These nifty plates stack neatly on top of each other and slide Retails for $49.90 at www.hipvan.com. out for easy access, saving precious space on the table. Retails for $18.90 at www. styledegree.sg. TRAMONTINA ESSENTIAL UTILITY Retails for $9 at www.hipvan.com. TONGS \"éîްɧâ¿°ÉâÉÿéÞú°éʣéâÞÉʙéĀÐîÞ average tongs. Tramontina Essential Utility Tongs are made entirely of stainless steel, making them both food- and dishwasher-safe. You can even hold on to the ¦ÐÐĀÐîʙÞéîÞɰɧÐÉé§Þ°ÂÂú°éĝ ÞȧްÛîâ the ends are also wider than conventional tongs. 24
2-IN-1 SOUP LADLE NORDIC SAUCER PLATES TONDO WHITEWASHED Stylish and practical, these ladles have Every barbecue needs a good variety LAZY SUSAN a strainer on one side, and a notch on of sauces and condiments. These Carved from a single piece of the soup side for easy pouring. The vibrant saucer plates come with a °úÐÐʣé°âÐđ Þâ§îâéââĀ functional features and three pretty handle, so you can easily carry and access to dishes and condiments. pastels make them ideal for steamboat pass them around. Zé°éÐÉéÐđ é¦ÐÞâÉ¿â parties. ú°é°ÉâĀÞʣÐÞĝ °éîÛ Retails for $2.50 each from www. ú°é°đ ÞÉéÐÉ°ÈÉéâ¦ÐÞé Retails for $3.90 each at www. styledegree.sg. dining table. styledegree.sg. CLOUD PARTY PICK SET Retails at $135.95 at Crate & Barrel. GETTIN’ GRILLED Serve up a storm with these adorable picks shaped like clouds and lightning bolts. They’re perfect for picking up fruits and snacks without getting ĀÐîÞĝ ɧÞâ°ÞéĀʨaĀʙÞÂâÐ more sustainable than conventional toothpicks since they’re reusable. Retails for $16.90 for a set at www. hipvan.com. W E B ER TRAVEL ER TOYOMI COMBOCOOKER HOTPOT BODUM FYRKAT PICNIC Retails PORTABLE GRILL & BBQ GRILL BBQ 6319 for $145.80 Like its name suggests, this grill is Why can’t you have grilled food and a CHARCOAL GRILL at www. lightweight and portable. Quick and steamboat simultaneously? You can enjoy the bodum. easy to set up and fold down, with an best of both worlds with the ComboCooker No room for a full-sized grill? com. îéÐÈé°Â°Âпʣ°éÐđ ÞâÈÿ°ÈîÈ BBQ 6319. It features a marble-coated Then this portable tabletop convenience. Additionally, it has a removable grill pan and pot for even heat version is just what you need to ÂÞ§§Þ°ÂÂúÞîÛéÐȽɁîÞ§ÞâÐÞȾȼ distribution, plus individual heating controls deliver that smoky barbecued sausages can be cooked simultaneously for each one. All parts are removable so you Ğ ùÐîÞʨxÐîÉÐпîÛéЦÐîÞ for larger parties. can clean up easily afterwards. îÞ§ÞâÐÞĝ ÂÂéâÐÉ°éʣÉ°éʙâ âÈÂÂÉÐî§éÐĝ éÐÉÂÐâʌ Retails Retails for $108 at www.toyomi.com.sg. knit balcony without taking up for $788 at too much space. Also included is www.weber. photo 123RF text MELODY BAY a silicone handle for safety and a com. removable cooking rack for easy maintenance. 25
F E AT U R E NEVERENDING VACATION Recreate these 20 design elements from some of the most beloved hotels and resorts around the world in your home for that coveted everlasting holiday vibe. The best resorts and hotels in the world make you want to go back and stay there again because they have successfully combined the natural and the man-made elements to create an unforgettable experience. We have yet to find a technology that can accurately bottle up the vacation experience, but we can recreate some of the design elements from these hospitality establishments in our home for that everlasting holiday vibe. SPATIAL FLOW SOFT PARTITION Curtains are useful not just for windows but also as a stand-in for wall partitions, as seen in K5 Tokyo Hotel, a member of Design Hotels. Designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, it occupies a 1920 bank building and beautifully balances its brutalist exterior with soft interior partitioned by semi-sheer white curtains dip-dyed in blue, adding an otherworldly ambience. www.k5-tokyo.com. photos DESIGN HOTELS
photo DESIGN HOTELS OPEN WARDROBE The wardrobe space in hotel rooms seems to be minimum to accommodate temporary stays, which sounds the opposite of the storage provided by walk-in-wardrobes coveted by most Singaporean homeowners. But perhaps, it can inspire a tidier, more minimalist lifestyle? This open wardrobe at The Warehouse Hotel is a chic example. www.thewarehousehotel.com. photo WHITE JACKET STUDIO photo DESIGN HOTELS EXPOSED BATHTUB NO BOUNDARIES Perhaps one of the most distinctly resort room features Speaking of the connection between bathroom is the spatial and visual connection between the and bedroom, take it up a notch by eliminating bedroom and the bath. Take cue from the Andy Warhol all boundaries between the bathtub and the bed, suite at the Naumi Hotel. Designed by White Jacket, it like this room in Hotel Pacai in Vilnius, Lithuania, a features an oval tub partially screened from the view member of Design Hotels. The bathtub is simply of the bed, making it a functional work of art that installed behind the bed, with an exposed brick pairs well with the suite’s iconic B&B Italia UP5 Chair. wall and different tiles demarcating the two areas. www.naumihotels.com. www.hotelpacai.com. 27
FITTINGS & FINISHES photo ANDAZ SINGAPORE photo DESIGN HOTELS ALL NATURAL Fan of barefoot luxury? Another member of Design Hotels, the Phum Baitang Resort in Siem Reap, Cambodia, clads its entire villas in a rustic combination of wood and cement, which feels novel especially in this bathroom, which features a pleasing symmetry. www.zannierhotels.com GRAND ENTRANCE FULL MIRRORED WALL Double doors are not strictly We’re not talking about a mere mirror panel, reserved for the main entrance, we’re talking a whole floor to ceiling wall says resorts. Installing double finished in mirror, like this one at The Slate doors to the bathroom or Hotel, a member of Design Hotels in Phuket, the walk-in wardrobe does which visually doubles the size of the room. the trick of adding grandeur This room also takes it up a notch by angling to the space. Take cue from the wall, creating an interesting spatial feel. Andaz Singapore’s Presidential Suite, where Hong Kong www.theslatephuket.com designer Andre Fu designed the mango-coloured double doors to go with a rustic finish that lends a grand, yet fresh and playful element to the otherwise formal spatial flow. www.hyatt.com 28
photo DESIGN HOTELS FA K E FIREPLACE A fireplace? In our tropical climate? A real fireplace would be an overkill, of course. But a simulated one could lend warmth to the room. Take cue from the boutique hotel 11 Mirrors in Kiev’s defunct fireplace, which has been filled with candles instead. A wall niche filled with candles of varied heights lends soft glow during the night. www.11mirrors- hotel.com. NO WINDOWS, NO PROBLEM photo MINISTRY OF DESIGN photo DESIGN HOTELS Great lighting is a staple of great resorts. But there are rare gems that can turn a windowless room into a worthy accommodation, provided you can have a skylight. This room at The Warehouse Hotel, the only member of Design Hotels in Singapore, designed by Zarch Collaboratives (architecture) and Asylum (interior) features a moody yet restful ambience thanks to the skylight and strategic artificial lighting, a perfectly adequate stand in combo to conventional windows. www.thewarehousehotel.com. photo DESIGN HOTELS TILE ART Tiles are a great way to make a statement in a room. They don’t even have to be necessarily ‘loud’ in colours and patterns. Ministry of Design’s bathroom at The Macalister Mansion in Penang features grey and white mosaic tiles that form a filigree pattern all over its walls and floor, and balances the richness with clear glass walls. www.macalistermansion.com. 29
AMENITIES photo THE STANDARD HOTELS NICHE BAR photo DESIGN HOTELS A bar is a must in any luxury hotel worthy of repeat patronage. Jaime Hayon makes it fresh at The Standard Hotel, Bangkok Mahanakhon with a wall-niche bar carved into the wall. The curves lend softness while the copper interior finish adds opulence. www.standardhotels.com THE TRANSIENT NATURE OF HOTEL ROOMS ALLOWS THEIR DESIGN TO BE OUT OF THIS WORLD. WHEN ADOPTING THE DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR YOUR OWN HOME, ALWAYS THINK IF YOU WANT TO SEE THOSE EVERYDAY FOR A LONG TIME. DOUBLE DUTY The Nest Hotel, a member of Design Hotels, in Incheon, South Korea, offers a chic pale wood interior in a snug footprint with double duty custom furniture, like this bedframe-cum-working desk that allows you to enjoy the view as you lie down or work on the desk. www.nesthotel.co.kr. 30
DEDICATED WORKSPACE Home office is here to stay so take cue from Llyod’s Inn Singapore’s Business Room, which places the bed on a mezzanine while the entrance floor leads to a compact home office with a stately work chair. www.lloydsinn.com photos LLYOD’S INN 360-DEGREE VIEW photo DESIGN HOTELS The Mainport hotel, a member of Design Hotels, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, features a rotating TV console so guests can watch TV from the bed or the living room next to it while keeping the space open – a great design solution to keep your space feeling airy. www.mainporthotel.com. 31
STATEMENT FURNITURE PIECE photo DESIGN HOTELS S TAT E LY H E A D B OA R D FOUR-POSTER BED Custom-designed headboards Is it even a legit suite can create a striking design when it doesn’t have statement, like seen in The a canopied bed? A Soho, a member of Design four-poster bed frame Hotels in London, designed is a staple for classic by Kit Kemp. This guestroom resort opulence and it’s features an upholstered available in a variety of headboard that is a nod to the styles, like the classic English cottagecore aesthetics. solid wood in Raffles Thinking of refreshing the Hotel Singapore’s room? Simply replace the Studio Suite. upholstery with a new one. www.raffles.com. www.firmdalehotels.com. R OYA L RAT TA N Rattan furniture instantly adds a resort vibe to any space, and it is distinctly South-east Asian too! Cop these Yin & Yang sofas by Philippine designer Kenneth Cobonpue seen at the private villa at The Elysian, a member of Design Hotels, in Seminyak, Bali. It perfectly straddles the lines of modern and classic. www.theelysian.com. photo DESIGN HOTELS photo RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE 32
photo DESIGN HOTELS SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT THEMED ROOM BUNKING TOGETHER The transient nature of hotel rooms allows their design to A shared room could feel like be out of this world, hence a vacation with the right bunk we have heavily themed placement. This room at The rooms whose designs are not Robey, a Design Hotels member always wholly translatable to in Chicago, features boxed-in everyday home life. But intrepid bunks of varied heights with homeowners might find those industrial-style black steel thrilling. Our pick would be and pale wood combo that the art deco suites aboard the is simple yet impactful. Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which have been beautifully www.therobey.com. restored by Wimberly Interiors. Take elements like the corner photo WIMBERLY INTERIORS ADJUSTABLE BEDS bar shelves or the compact powder room and its glass Reclining beds are not washbasin to lend romantic exclusive to hospitals. Hotels features into the master suite at have also been using them, home. Or go big by recreating with a notably more attractive the whole extravagant art design. The Yotel Washington deco ambience with dark DC designed by Wimberly wood, curving ceiling and gold Interiors features such beds, trimmings into every surface. allowing the bedroom to be transformed into the sitting www.belmond.com/trains/europe/ room at the push of a button. venice-simplon-orient-express. www.yotel.com FLOOR LIVING room sofas are also placed close to the floor, making Fans of Japanese design? The the space feel airy. Pair these Trunk Hotels Tokyo has a fresh elements with a hardwood floor take on the traditional futon for barefoot luxury at home. for its multi bunk room, which feels like a cross between a www.trunk-hotel.com. boutique hotel and a capsule hotel. The hotel’s common photos COURTESY OF TRUNK photos WIMBERLY INTERIORS text ASIH JENIE 33
F E AT U R E PHOTO UNCOMMON GOODS LITTLE LUXE LIVING Ɉ INDULGENCES ɇ KINDLE PAPERWHITE Need some time off to unwind Fancy curling up with a book without having to get on a plane or FOLDING PICNIC while on vacation? Thanks to BASKET & TABLE this, you don’t have to carry break the bank? Pamper yourself Have a little picnic at home with around piles of books. The and spruce up your space with these this handmade wooden basket Kindle Paperwhite features 30 items to give you that luxe hotel that carries your snacks and a 6.8-inch display, 8GB of drinks and turns into a small storage and a front-lighting vibe while at home. makeshift table. Just unlatch the system so you can read in the sides and extend the legs of this dark. It’s also well-connected Before embarking on your at-home folding table. Spruce things up to the latest book releases, getaway, spruce up your home to with a comfy blanket or two to so you can skip the wait and make you feel as though you’re sit on. read at your own pace. chilling in a luxe boutique hotel. Here are 30 little indulgences to Retails for $270 at Retails for $275 at www.amazon.sg. create that coveted staycay vibe. www.uncommongoods.com. 34
ɉ PHOTO POLS POTTEN ɋ RAINBOW SLICE FLOAT POLS POTTEN LOBBY No staycation is complete without some VASE IN SMOK E GO LD fun and sun in the pool. The Rainbow This smoked glass vase golden Slice Float is 1.7m in length, perfect band accent brings a golden for you to bask in the sun on. It can be touch into your living space. inflated in less than five minutes using It looks as good displayed on an electric pump and comes with a clear its own as it does holding your waterproof bag for storage. favourite flowers. Retails for $75 at www.letsfloatsg.com. Retails for $98 at www.amara.com/sg. PHOTO LET’S FLOAT SG PHOTO ALL GREEN THINGS PHOTO KATHY’S COVE Ɋ Ɍ O L I V I A R O U N D T RAY ALL GREEN THINGS THE Add a touch of tropical island MYSTICAL REALM MICRO living with this rattan-weaved LANDSCAPE round tray. The large base lets This indoor micro landscape you dress up your coffee table brings the outdoors in. Listen to with a vase of fresh flowers and the calming flow of water and books, adding elegance to your appreciate nature at its finest. Get a home. Designed with cutout ready-made landscape or build your handles, it is also convenient to own as it has DIY options available. carry from room to room. Retails for $288 at www.allgreenthings. Retails from $75 at www.kathyscove.com. online. 35
BEFORE EMBARKING ON YOUR AT-HOMEPHOTO JULIA KNIGHT GETAWAY, SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME TO MAKEPHOTO MOUNTAINLIVING YOU FEEL AS THOUGH YOU’RE CHILLINGPHOTO MOUNTAIN LIVING IN A LUXE BOUTIQUE HOTEL. ɏ JULIA KNIGHT CASCADE SOAP DISH - MIST Add eye-catching detail to your bathroom with this handmade soap dish from Julia Knight. It has a unique texture thanks to the raw beaded stainless steel edges. Retails for $86 at www.amara.com/sg. ɍ ɍ PURE TABLEWARE Ex supermodel Pascale Nassens’s first line of dinnerware embodies authenticity and warmth with its exquisite ceramic design. Based on organic lines, it is made from natural materials. Retails for $15 each at www.mountainliving.com PHOTO SCENE SHANG PHOTO IKEA Ɏ ɇɆ SCENE SHANG WHITE PAGODA I K E A R E S G O DS B E D T RAY PAPERCUT ROOM DIFFUSER Nothing screams relaxation more than yummy food in Dip its latticed paper diffuser in the essential oils, and it’ll gradually bed. This bed tray comes with foldable legs for a variety release a woody blend of fragrance in your room. of needs. Have the table stand up to get a better reach while lying in bed, or keep them folded to save space. Retails from $89.90 at shop.sceneshang.com. Retails from $22.90 at www.ikea.com/sg. 36
PHOTO ARIANA OST ɇɉ PHOTO SCENE SHANG ARIANA OST SOUND HEALING CRYSTAL KIT ɇɇ PHOTO MOUNTAIN LIVING Amplify the healing power of crystals with this kit. PHOTO LOUIS VUITTON Designed to allow your body to enter a deep state SCENE SHANG LOVE IS of relaxation, it includes a tuning fork and crystal A WA R M B R E W LYO C E L L grid. Gently tap the tuning fork against the crystals PILLOW CASE PAIR in the grid and close your eyes to meditate to the Featuring batik style motifs sound and vibrations. rooted in Singaporean history and culture, these Tencel lyocell Retails for $243 at www.amara.com/sg. pillowcases quickly absorb moisture and dissipate excessive ɇɊ heat for a long-lasting cooling sensation, making it a perfect LOUIS VUITTON HOMEY FLAT MULE fabric for top-notch luxury This lightweight, slip-on mule features tone-on- comfort. tone satin embroidered with the iconic Monogram pattern. Its coordinating satin insock is padded and Retails from $59 at quilted for extra comfort. Each pair comes with a shop.sceneshang.com. matching velvet pouch. ɇɈ Retails from $815 at ap.louisvuitton.com. NATURAL BAMBOO DISH WITH 37 FOOT This handmade dish ware is water resistant and heat-safe. Use it to hold hot soup of up to 100 deg C and a variety of other dishes. Retails for $19 at www.mountainliving.com
EAT AND UNWIND PHOTON LEKUE ɇɋ PHOTO HIROMI LEKUE OMELETTE PHOTO FOOD52. HIROMI SLEEP & RELAX MAKER KOSO 300 If you don’t feel like cooking ɇɍ ENZYME DRINK dinner during your staycation, Fall asleep quickly and this microwavable omelette effortlessly with the aid of this maker does the trick. Make drink. Containing the same yummy omelettes with fillings of potent enzyme base as the your choice in just minutes with Chosyoku Koso, it’s enhanced no mess. It comes with a recipe with over 300 types of herbs, booklet to make a variety of fruits, and vegetables that tasty, healthy omelettes without promote relaxation, gut health, any butter or oil. and better sleep. Retails from $25 at www.amazon.com. Retails for $168 at www.shopee.sg/biocomm. ɇɌ ICE CREAM CANTEEN INSULATED CONTAINER Made for pints of ice cream, frozen yoghurt or sorbet, this container keeps the good stuff scoopable for up to four hours (or up to eight when you pop it in a cooler). Once you dig in, the double-wall design will keep your hands at a nice room temperature while you enjoy your cold treat. Retails from US$44.99 ($62) at www.food52.com. 38
LIGHT IT UP SOOTHING SELF-CARE ɇɎ ɇɏ ɈɆ MENU MODERN LIGNE ROSET GLOBE PA R T Y O N B I R T H DAY BRASS & STEEL INDOOR CAKE & SPRINKLES RECHARGEABLE Its oval, sleek design adds a TRIPLE SCENTED OUTDOOR LED luxe statement to any room. SOY CANDLE LANTERN Turn down your usual lights This lets you enjoy your cake Carry your glow wherever and have the Globe Indoor give without feeling the guilt. Sweet you go. A tribute t the your room a dramatic, cosy but surprisingly airy, it calls to Danish tradition of hygge, illumination instead. mind nut-topped meringues you this dimmable LED lantern find in patisseries. features a steel or brass Price upon request at frame with a handsome, www.grafunkt.com. Retails from $99 at www. industrial look. Pick from four brightness settings PHOTO MENU PHOTO PARTY ON that last up to five hours when fully charged. Retails from US$250 (S343) at www.food52.com. PHOTO BAOBAB PHOTO LIGNE ROSET Ɉɇ BAOBAB COLLECTION ODYSSEE ITHAQUE SCENTED CANDLE Bring the fresh scent of a Mediterranean garden to your interior with the Ithaque candle. Its decorative glass vessels create beautiful shadowplay when the candle is lit, lending a romantic touch to your space. Retails for $198 at www.amara.com/sg. 39
PHOTO NU-FACTOR PHOTO NU-FACTOR ɈɊ NU-FACTOR LUMI MASK This brightening mask contains antioxidants like white tomato and dragon fruit extracts that unlock your skin’s luminosity, keeping it supple and youthful. Infused with coconut water, it also has a high cooling effect. Retails for $42 at shopee.sg/biocomm. ɈɈ PHOTO THE PURE LOTUS PHOTO LUSH N U - FAC T O R Ɉɋ MOISTURISING SHAMPOO Formulated with newborns in LUSH ROSE GOLD mind, this shampoo soothes skin BATH BOMB from irritants and reduces This glittering golden bath inflammation. Made with oatmeal bomb will have you relaxing in extract, manuka honey and water that reflects a vibrant, collagen, this gentle cleanser shimmering sunset. Imagine is great for eczema and orange and pink-hued swirls in sensitive skin. your bathtub while a calming floral scent envelops you and Retails for $22 at helps you unwind. www.shopee.sg/biocomm. Retails from $16 at www.lushsg.com. Ɉɉ THE PURE LOTUS 2 STEP LOTUS LEAF SOOTHING & BRIGHTENING MASK There is nothing like a hot shower followed by a cooling face mask. This two-step mask brightens your skin by removing dead skin cells and other impurities with white lotus extracts from Jeju. Retails from $35 at www.tangs.com. 40
ɈɌ PHOTO AERIN SCENT JOURNER PHOTO SCENT JOURNER Ɉɏ DANCING BLUE BEES Inspired by the sweet scent of AERIN SINTRA GARDENIA lavender pollen that attracts SCENTED CANDLE honeybees, this fragrance is Inspired by the town of Sintra in based on cognitive research Portugal, this features gardenia, and olfactory chemistry to heal, cinnamon, and a deep, evergreen relieve stress and remove fatigue scent of cedarwood. The cream- through its aroma. Aromatic, coloured glass vessel has a golden floral, and with a warm balsamic lid that can be used as a base for undertone, it combines notes of the candle when lit. lavender, bergamot, ylang-ylang, and black pepper. Retails for $190 at www.amara.com/sg. Retails from $153 at scentjourner.com. PHOTO BATH BOMB FLINGS PHOTO NU-FACTOR PHOTO DR JART+ ɉɆ Ɉɍ ɈɎ BATH BOMB FLINGS H I M A L AYA N NU-FACTOR PM 2.5 DR JART+ CICAPAIR SKINCARE KIT BLOOM BATH BOMB ESSENTIAL CLEANSER LIMITED EDITION Himalayan pink salt promotes anti- Infused with antioxidants found in This skincare set calms, soothes and protects ageing, improves skin hydration, the deep sea, this soap-free cleanser sensitive skin while hydrating and refreshing it. balanced skin moisture levels and protects your skin by forming a The kit includes the popular Re-Cover cream that purges impurities from the skin. biomimetic shield. covers blemishes with its SPF40 formula. Infused with milk, rose, and acacia essential oils, this bath Retails from $38 at www.shopee.sg/biocomm. Retails from $58 at www.sephora.sg. bomb not only smells sweet but it can also soothe skin conditions like eczema. Retails from $16 at bathbombflings.com. text NIKKI ANDREA BOUNAPARTE 41
COLOUR OF THE MONTH HERE COMES COLOUR OF THE MONTH THE SUN PANTONE While it’s summer in many 7406C parts of the world, it’s always sunny in Singapore, perhaps PANTONE too much sometimes as we 7752C experience some of the hottest days in a long time. Like these PANTONE sunny days, the colour yellow 484C injects a dose of sunshine and cheer into any space, a Yellow goes well the expert says perfect shade to welcome life with really dark or gradually returning to (new) really pale woods. “Previously regarded as being normal. So, how do we use an old-fashioned hue, we sunshine yellow in our spaces? Refrain from are seeing a return of bright pairing yellow with yellows to home interiors. This Start with small mid-tone woods. time, the yellow shade comes in accessories like cushions, a richer tone, with hints of gold vessels and trays. Yellow is WONG to give it a sumptuous look. also an excellent choice for LIANGYUAN Use it as an accent colour to decorative tableware. Hermes’ Colour expert at add depth to your styling.” new Soleil d’Hermes dinner Haven Lifestyle. service comprises 24 pieces of porcelain ware, each featuring photo HERMES a radiant illustration by Arielle de Brichambaut in deep yellow with a black outline that brightens your tablescape. Pair yellow accessories with deeper natural hues like dark wood and terracotta (pictured) to create an eye-popping contrast, or go the opposite with blonde wood and pale grey for a Scandinavian look. Yellow has a brightening effect so if you’re planning to use it for a large surface like wall and floor, consider the lighting. The dimmer or colder the lighting of your space, the more intense the shade of yellow you can use. Yellow is also a gender neutral colour than can be used in both feminine and masculine material palettes. Remember that yellow is a “loud” colour, so choose a softer complementing palette to harmonise it with. Use more buttery shades for rooms that require a calming effect, like the bedroom and study. 42
LOOKING AHEAD We’ve heard of fashion brands Prices upon COOL & RENEWABLE branching out of furniture and request. Visit www. Ikea has partnered up with World homeware, but not so much the kartell.com for opposite. Enter Kartell Eyewear, more information. Surf League to launch a new furniture brand Kartell’s – best sustainable collection called known as the it brand for high-end Kaseberga. Made of renewable and plastic designer furniture – foray into the apparel industry. Kartell recycled materials, this Eyewear hit the ground running limited collection comprises bags, with more than 100 models of carafe and poncho for everyday life. specs and sunnies under the Whether you ride waves or prefer to Main Collection and the Design enjoy them from afar, this collection Collection. The former features has the affordability, cool factor and designs with Kartell’s signature social and environmental impact. visual cues like transparency and details inspired by its furniture For more information, visit portfolio, while the latter features www.ikea.sg/kaseberga. designs by the likes of Piero Lissoni and Fabio Novembre, among others. 43 ARTIST OF THE MONTH KOH KAI TING Born in 1996 in Batu Pahat, Awards (MEA) 2019 and Mellow Malaysia, NAFA-graduate Koh Art Award 2020. Kai Ting is an award-winning printmaker and painter. Her In Singapore, Koh Kai Ting is work focuses on creating visual represented by the Gajah Gallery, narratives that explore the www.gajahgallery.com. conflict between individual happiness and society’s expectations. Her work often features various animals softly rendered in watercolour on polyester mesh mounted on frames, lending an ethereal touch to the space. She won the first prize in UOB Painting of the Year in 2018 and was a recipient of the Malaysian Emerging Artist
EXHIBITION OF THE MONTH A RICH TAPESTRY The State of Print Inspired by cloth dating back to the What: Examining the past and future 17th-century, Kyoto-based textile of print publishing company Hosoo’s new Heritage Nova Where: National Design Centre, 111 Middle Road collection is woven from silk and When: Until July 31 hemp. Celebrating Japanese three- dimensional weaving techniques, For more Is print truly dead? computer animation each features intricate details information, The State of Print, and QR codes to symbolising connection between please visit www. designed and produced present the rich past and present. Says CEO Masataka hosoo.co.jp/en. by creative agency heritage of print Hosoo, “By weaving hemp, which has Fable, examines the culture, and postulates been with mankind for 10,000 years, transformation of print that the key to print’s into the history of Nishijin, a new to pixels and its past, survival lies in its heritage is born.” present and future via ability to co-exist with diverse exhibits, digital media. ranging from the traditional like Admission is free. postcards and Opens from 9am to posters to a gamut 9pm daily. Visit www. of technologies like designsingapore.org augmented reality, for more information. Add to cart PLAYFULLY CHARMING Young designer Faezah Shaharuddin has a degree in visual communication design but grew up in the furniture industry. Her mother, Sharifah Maznah, has been running the furniture shop Second Charm for decades. Faezah founded her own label, Studio Kallang, late last year, which focuses on furniture, objects and installations with playful, contemporary aesthetics. These are handcrafted in Indonesia using natural materials like solid wood and stone and typically ship out in six to eight weeks. Prices range between $200 to $1,200. Visit www.studiokallang.com for more information. 44
TRENDING 3 S TAC K A B L E 1., 4., 5. & 6. CHAIRS Miniforms Mariolina (Fabric B), $574, Less is more for these furniture pieces, each Driade BO, $255, features a thin and slim metal frame that lends a Miniforms Tube Chair, graphic touch to any room. The stackable feature $1,218, SW Utility also makes them ideal for small apartment spaces. Stacking Chair U, $882, exclusively available 2 at P5 Studio, www. p5studio.com.sg. 4 2 . Fermob 1 Luxembourg chairs, $415, from Soul 56 & Tables, www. soulandtables.com.sg. 3. & 7. B&B Italia Erica chairs, and Arflex Brianza chairs, price upon request at Space Furniture, www. spacefurniture.com.sg. 7 IMMERSIVE SOUND Designed to two in the wireless conscious, it is The 2022 LG seamlessly match rear speakers, the made from Soundbar lineup LG TVs, the new soundbar produces reused and easily retails for $1,999 at LG Soundbar an expansive, recyclable materials, LG official brand line-up creates dynamic soundscape, consumes a stores on Lazada an exceptional which surrounds minimal amount and Shopee and all soundstage. With users and draws of power during authorised retailers three up-firing them deeper into the operation and is Audio House, Harvey channels on the onscreen action. For shipped in eco- Norman, and Mega soundbar itself and the environmentally friendly packaging. Discount Store. 45
EDITOR’S PEEK-A-BOOK CHOICE Poltrona Frau’s 2021 Take Your Time In Singapore, FANTASTICALLY FENDACE ÐÂÂé°ÐÉâĝ ÉÂÂĀÞZ°É§ÛÐÞ Poltrona Frau is This is the age of peak brand collaborations. One of the shores! One of our favourites is the carried by Proof latest buzzy brand couplings is Fendi and Versace’s handsome Peek-a-Book desk by Roberto Living. Price Fendace collection, which runs the gamut from fashion Lazzeroni. Inspired by old leather-bound upon request. staples like clothes, shoes and bags to this travel books, it features a generous 183cm x Visit www.proof. cup. A brainchild of Fendi’s Kim Jones and Donatella 91.5cm work surface clad with the brand’s com.sg for more Versace, the stainless steel cup is encrusted with black signature Pelle Frau leather and folds over information. crystal with the gold Fendace logo and signature like a book cover on a sculptural metal motif. Comes with a reusable straw, so you can be both base, lending a stately yet playful touch to eco-conscious and unapologetically extra with your ĀÐîÞÐÈÐĔ ʨ morning coffee. The Fendace travel cup retails for $1,840 at Fendi and Versace boutiques. Visit www.fendi.com and www. versace.com for more information. MINIBAR AT HOME Did your parents tell you not to touch the minibar when you stayed at resorts? Many of us had that experience, which made having your own mini bar at home feel like a little luxury. Amp that feeling up with Marano’s new Carva Bar Cabinet. One of the seven pieces in the local furniture brand’s new Evolution of Time collection, Carva features walnut veneer and black and gold details inspired by the contours of the mountain that stands the test of time. Price upon request. Visit www. maranofurniture.com for more information and showroom appointments. 46
TILE OF THE MONTH NEWS RAD (R)EVOLUTION Gaggenau’s Milan Debut ZÂéé°âÿÛÉ°éââ°§ÉéîÞ Gaggenau, the luxury professional-grade high-impact, kitschy aesthetics by home appliances brand, will debut its Milan collaborating with tile manufacturer Design Week 2022 participation at Fuorisalone. Ceramica Bardelli for a capsule Taking over the glass pavilion at Villa Necchi collection named Tiles (R)evolution. Campiglio, it will showcase A Statement of ,éÐÉâ°âéâЦĝùâéÞ°¿°É§é°Ââ°§Éâ Form, an installation spanning 360 sq feet âî°é¦ÐÞúÂÂÉĞÐÐÞÛÛ°é°ÐÉâʨ that brings together the key elements of Distorsion is a homage to Escher’s Gaggenau’s specialist areas, including the optical illusion. Diamond evokes home as the entertaining space of the future. cheeky opulence with a high-gloss and È°ÞÞÐÞĝÉ°âʨ ¿˸r°éÐđÞâ For more information, visit www. °§ʌÐÉéÞâé§ÞÛ°âđéú°é gaggenau.com/milan2022. its mosaics, while Elements 1 – Nuvola and Elements 2 – Acqua feature a °§ʌĝÉ°é°ÐÉÛÞ°ÉéЦÂÐîĀâ¿ĀÉ rippling blue water, respectively, to add a holiday touch to your room. In Singapore, Ceramica Bardelli is available through Hafary. Price upon request. Visit www.hafary.com.sg for more information. Sustainability, Embodied Vitra has collaborated with the Embassy of Switzerland, Affordable Abodes, Deloitte Singapore, EHL Campus (Singapore), Haring Timber Technology, Hilti, Nespresso, Studio SKLIM and UBS for +Pavilion, an installation showcasing innovative and sustainable designs, building materials and solutions at Marina Barrage to raise awareness and educates the public on what the future of sustainable construction could look like. Amongst the exhibits are engineered timber Glulam and modified Vitra staples like the Eames Elephants. Presented in conjunction with the Swiss Weeks 2022, the physical installation at the Marina Barrage opens until August 2022. Free admission. Visit www.sklim.com for more information. Virtual Showrooms Tours Builtshops is Singapore’s first virtual mapping platform and one-stop shopping map that locates and brings together many home renovation services, from furniture showrooms and appliances stores to utility shops. Explore them through recorded simulations and videos from the comfort of your own home, making your renovation experience more efficient and fuss-free. Read our interview with the founder on our People page. For more information, visit builtshops.com. text ASIH JENIE, MELODY BAY, NIKKI ANDREA BOUNAPARTE & KRISTY QUAH 47
IN STORE STAYCATION DESTINATION AT HOME Have you ever dreaded the end of a staycation because you didn’t want to leave your hotel room? Here’s how you can imbue your bedroom with a feel-good, hotel-like atmosphere with these choice selections from Metro. WOKE UP LIKE THIS T H E S M E L L O F H O L I DAY Let’s face it: the best part of any It’s been said that smells can trigger vivid staycation is the bed, for there’s memories. Get ready to reminisce about summer nothing quite like sinking into staycations abroad with this reed diffuser from the plush bedding night after fragrance brand To Be Calm, whose vibrant, aptly- night. Recreate the same named Holiday aroma of coconut and lime will experience with this Orville trigger memories of holidays spent relaxing under charcoal fitted sheet from the sun. M.maison’s Hotel Collection. Made from 100 per cent cotton To Be Calm Holiday Coconut & Lime Reed Diffuser sateen and with a luxurious retails for $79 at www.metro.com.sg. thread count of 1,000, you’ll never want to get out of bed! ALL EYES ON YOU M.maison Hotel Collection Orville Sleek and monochromatic in design, this full- King Fitted Sheet retails for $179 at length mirror from Iloom will make checking your www.metro.com.sg. reflection a breeze, so you can always make sure you’re primed and ready to take on the world 48 before you swan out of your master suite. Iloom Glen Studio Full-length Mirror retails for $429 at www.metro.com.sg. text GERMAINE CHEAH
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