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Issue 31, Lookboxliving, magazine, Preview mag, lbl
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31
your sourcebook for home interiors, designers and products
#31
design kit showcase
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Focus on condominiums
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the shortlist
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Bring a touch of whimsy into your home – and a smile on your face – with these quirky accessories.
FunFrivolousThe Shortlist
With a cheeky wink and a moustachioed smile, the Secretman knitted cushion from Danish brand LuCKYBOYSunDAY will put a smile on your face.$95, from fred
Lives Here
Whether in your kid’s playroom or right in the middle of your living room, the Magis Spun chair is an invitation to sit down and let loose.$802.50, from Xtra
The packaging of the Sticky Lamp, designed by Chris Kabel, comes with an adhesive that
lets you attach the bulb wherever you want.$48.30 from design museum sHop
Fun, colourful and quirky – the Ginger collection of embroidered cushions and melamine tableware will surely brighten up your home.price upon enquiry,
from gaLanga Living
Your poker face will turn into a smile once you set eyes on the Seletti a la Carte table/shelf. The modular pieces can be stacked just like a life-sized house of cards.$460, from Lifestorey
The young and the young-at-heart will fall in love with the Bucket series of washbasins. Pick from the wide variety of aesthetics, from pure white to geometric patterns to ironic pictures. price upon enquiry, from sansei
This kooky clock doubles up as a gentle (and ironic) reminder that time is precious.$99 from comfort furniture
Serve up a dose of fun with the Oliver appetiser plates
that feature cartoon drawings. $4.95 eacH, from cB2
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The Shortlist
The laidback vibe of Cluny Court draws a constant stream of shoppers. Located along Bukit Timah Road and next to the Botanic Gardens, this two-storey colonial building is home to a handful of cafes, restaurants, a supermarket and specialty shops selling homeware, furniture and kids’ fashion. The shops are quaint and have an air of exclusivity – factors that make the shopping experience so wonderful. Here are three stores that have caught our eyes.
Shopping Trail:Cluny Court
Bungalow 55 501 Bukit Timah Road Cluny Court #01-05A Tel: 6463 3831 Email: [email protected] Business hours: 9.30am – 6.30pm (Mon to Sat), 10am – 6pm (Sun) www.thebungalow55.com
Bungalow 55Bungalow 55 sits on the ground floor of
Cluny Court in a prime spot facing the main
street. This home décor store exudes
a warm and inviting front to passers-by
who can’t help but stop and peer through
the storefront.
Founded by Australian-born Nina Beale,
Bungalow 55 offers an eclectic range of
homeware, accessories and décor items.
The items are sourced from all around
the world, with a large fraction imported
from Europe, Australia and America.
There’s a predominantly colonial look to
the collection, but with a strong nautical
influence, evident in the blue accents
around the shop. The best part about visiting
TExT: REdzmAN RAHmAT PHoToGRAPHy: JusTiN LoH, sHiNiNG HEAd mEdiA
Lemongrass & Aubergine 501 Bukit Timah Road Cluny Court #02-26 Tel: 6463 0752 Business Hours: 10am – 6pm (Mon to Sat), 10am – 3pm (Sun) www.lemondeco.com
this store is discovering the little surprises that
are littered throughout the space. Rummage
through the furniture pieces and home
accessories and you might chance upon
design-centric coffee table books, marine-
inspired accessories, beachwear, as well as
oriental antique pieces.
From the outside, Lemongrass & Aubergine
might look like a fun children’s store.
Cheerful colours and playful displays
are the first things you see, including the
massive turquoise crocodile statue lying
on the floor. But the shop, located on the
second floor of Cluny Court, is actually
a home décor boutique that carries a
varied collection ranging from tableware
to textiles.
most of the items in Lemongrass &
Aubergine have been brought in from
around Europe – particularly France.
shop owner sofia Greig has built and
maintained a network of suppliers from
that area, which allows her to import these
hard-to-find homeware and accessories.
sofia constantly brings in new items to
the store, making the shopping experience
full of pleasant surprises check out the
brightly coloured melamine tableware,
the dish towels with unique prints, and the
beautiful PVC area rugs.
Lemongrass & Aubergine02
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When Casey Yew and her husband first viewed this 1,119-sqft condominium
apartment, it was love at first sight. Although the Upper Thomson Road location was an initial deterrence, the couple saw the bright side of staying in a quiet and serene location.
But what finalised the decision to get the unit was the layout of the apartment. “We were completely sold by the floor plan,” Casey says. “There’s a shared lift that opens straight to our foyer, so it looks like a private lift lobby. And the shape of the rooms are pretty unique as well.”
The young homeowners then sought out design firm Free Space Intent to help them realise their dream home. “I knew exactly what I wanted, which is a modern-looking home with a lot of personal touches in the furniture and accessories, but I had no idea how to achieve the look,” Casey confesses. “We needed to design this place to be a home that we’d want to stay in for a long time – it needed to be sleek, supple and modern.”
Together with the designer, the homeowners created the ideal interior for their lifestyle needs. For example, the master bedroom is fully carpeted and has four types of premium wallpaper for a truly lavish touch; the open-concept master bathroom is reminiscent of the ones found in luxury hotels; and even the glass-encased study room provides the perfect environment for the couple to work from home.
More importantly however, Casey didn’t want any over-the-top design elements that would overpower the basic look of the home. “I like to accessorise, so I wanted the basic design to be quite simple. That way, I can fill up the space with my own decorations and accessories,” she explains further. With the freedom to personalise her space, Casey and her husband can easily tweak the look of the home over the years.
Currently, the home has an “arty eclectic” look that Casey has cultivated over the last few months. Her personality is evident in her collection of quirky home accessories, ranging from novelty table lamps to cheerfully coloured cushions and unique wall art. Even the furniture – a mix of classic design pieces and custom modern furniture – is testament to her eclectic style.
The quest to personalise her home is an on-going event, Casey explains. “I’ll look around on my own and pick out items based on whether I think it’ll be appropriate for the look. If I’m unsure, then I’ll check with my interior designer.” While some homeowners dread the renovation and interior designing processes, it’s obvious that Casey really enjoyed the entire experience. “Even now,” she admits, “I still keep an eye out for things that will look good in our home. But I have to keep reminding myself that I can’t keep buying new things! I’ll run out of space to display them! ”
Project Type 2-bedroom condominium
Floor area 1,119 SQFT
TexT: redzman rahmaTPhoToS: xin, calibre
Design KitF e a T u r e
In MixtheA streAmlined design Allows the young homeowners to personAlise this home with furniture And Accessories.
because of the small space of this home, the designer custom built the TV console and shoe cabinet for additional storage space.
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Design KitF e a T u r e
I like to accessorise, so I wanted the basic design to be quite simple. That way, I can fill up the space
with my own decorations and accessories.
DeSIGN NOTeS convert a bare balcony
into useable space with
weather-proof furniture.
a suspended lamp helps
to set the mood.
The balcony stretches past the living room and study room, with sliding doors that can fully open. Photo: Free Space intent