You deserve it.
Apart from obvious things like paying your taxes, there are other subtle signs that you’re adulting. For instance, if “what a great day for laundry!” is your first thought when it’s sunny, or when you find yourself getting a little too excited about home appliances.
Sounds familiar? This is a friendly reminder that adulting also comes with the perk of being able to buy whatever you want (and can afford, of course). With that, we asked our colleagues what are some things they’d love to have at home — ideas for what you can gift yourself after working hard all year-round.
Hot months and monsoon season alike, high humidity levels in Singapore can make indoor air feel uncomfortably clammy — or worse: result in odours, mould and damaged furniture.
So, while a dehumidifier may not be the first (or the sexiest) thing you associate with “treat yourself”, it’ll definitely be a welcome addition to your home.
We like this one by LG because of its sleek, minimalist design, and also because it comes with hoses that you can use to remove unwanted moisture from your cabinets or even shoes after a rainy day.
Plus, it doubles as a night light and is even quieter than a library!
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KitchenAid really needs no introduction, particularly if you’re an avid cook or baker. Whether its kneading, mixing or folding, a KitchenAid mixer can do it all with power and precision.
Given that you can technically do the above with your bare hands (albeit arguably not as well), this appliance is more of a want rather than a need. But since we’re on the topic of things that would be nice to have at home, this is your sign to finally get one.
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Who doesn’t love ice cream?
But as our metabolism slows with age, we need to watch our sugar intake. Enter Ninja’s CREAMi that lets you turn almost anything into an ice cream, sorbet, milkshake and more — where you get to control the amount of sugar that goes into your sweet treat.
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In fact, you get to whip up any flavour you can dream of, and will pretty much have the dessert portion of any house party covered.
Unless you’re one of the rare few who find cleaning the house therapeutic, a robot vacuum is guaranteed to free up a couple of hours each week — hours you can spend on activities you’d much rather be doing.
Side benefit: you’ll no longer need to argue with your significant other on whose turn it is to do the chores. Happy wife, happy life.
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Despite the high price point, Le Creuset’s enamelled cast iron pots possess qualities that many say justify the splurge. Each piece is supposedly hand-inspected by French artisans, and they’re famously long-lasting to the point that they are passed down for generations without warping or chipping.
Durability aside, they are good for even cooking (think braised meats and stews) and have exception heat retention so your food, when served in a Le Creuset pot, remains warm throughout the entire meal. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that they come in colourful shades that you don’t get with most cookware!
Unless you’ve got the space and cash for a 72-inch TV, a projector is the most viable way to get that large screen cinematic experience at home.
We like Samsung’s The Freestyle for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s extremely compact so you can easily stow it away when not in use. It also comes with an in-built speaker so you don’t need to buy a separate one, and supports ceiling projection so you can enjoy movie nights while lying in bed. Talk about maximising comfort.
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But if you prefer watching the TV because of its resolution, we’d recommend getting a soundbar.
Known for its high quality sound at a reasonable price point, the Sonos Arc Ultra is also uber sleek and easy to use, making it easy to see why it’s become one of the most popular choices for soundbars in Singapore’s homes.
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Lastly, with job burnout at an all-time high, self-care has never been more important.
And since stress reduction starts with breathing right, consider getting an air purifier for your home. This one above by Levoit doesn’t take up too much space and has an added benefit of diffusing your favourite calming essential oils to help you wind down and facilitate a good night’s sleep, making it one of our top picks.
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