This one’s for those who value efficiency.
Shopping for your new home is exciting; but it can also become exhausting if it means burning your weekends, running across the entire island from showroom to showroom.
Rather than setting aside a day to shop for a sofa and another for lights (for example), a more efficient way to go about this is to shop by geographical location. In particular, doing so in areas with a cluster of home and living stores/showrooms will allow you to cover more ground, with less time spent travelling.
One such area is Henderson, located at Bukit Merah; and here are some stores worth checking out:
Bolia: customisable Scandinavian furniture with a refined touch
Node (left) and Piro (right) Dining Table from Bolia
When it comes to furniture, the Danes are well-reputed for artful design and quality. It’s no wonder then that Danish furniture brand Bolia has been featured in local design and lifestyle magazines.
All fabrics used in Bolia’s furniture is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified
For one, the brand is so committed to quality and sustainability that it offers a 10-year warranty on all of its pieces – something you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Materials used are also low in formaldehyde, where all wood is FSC®-certified (i.e. comes from legal and responsible forestry), and only OEKO-TEX certified fabrics (tested to be safe from harmful substances) are used.
Elton Sofa (left) and removable fabric cover for the Cosima 2 Modules Sofa (right)
And because Bolia recognises that one size doesn’t always fit all, each piece is built to order and handmade in Europe. Sofas, for instance, can be customised in seat depth, height of legs as well as choice of upholstery, while dining tables can be customised according to the type of wood as well as table length.
Outdoor furniture is also available; featured in photo: Kite Outdoor Table and Chairs
Bolia
215 Henderson Road, #01-01, Singapore 159554
Open from 1000 to 1900h on weekdays, 1000 to 1800h on weekends
Shiok Lighting: quality, aesthetic lighting at affordable prices
Wide selection of lighting fixtures at Shiok Lighting
As a local company with unique in-house designs, Shiok Lighting knows full well that Singapore’s homeowners prize quality and affordability. They’re also always on the pulse when it comes to interior design trends, so it makes sense that many popular renovation projects on Qanvast feature their products:
Elemental Ceiling Lamp and Elemental Spotlight in a project by Happe Design Atelier (left); LED Strip lights in a project by Authors • Interior & Styling (right)
Maintenance is kept convenient and fuss-free through careful design and curation, as most of their lights can easily be maintained/replaced by yourself without the need for any special tools. Furthermore, their products are also certified with the Singapore Safety Mark, ensuring their products are good-quality and safe.
Hara Spotlight featuring a unique bronze reflector to give your ceiling a slight pop
While you’re at their showroom, the multiple themed experience rooms will give you a better idea of the vibes different lights can bring, so you choose the right one for each room. Do also check out top picks such as the Glo Spotlight, Hara Spotlight and Buro Double Ceiling Lamp.
Multidirectional Buro Double Ceiling Lamp, an ideal choice for task lighting
Shiok Lighting
1093 Lower Delta Road, #07-16, Singapore 169204
Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 1100 to 1900h
Closed on Public Holidays
Visit Shiok Lighting’s website
Host Systems: professional smart lighting planning
Host Systems’ showroom at Henderson
The term “smart home” is thrown around a lot these days, but the reality is that most of us lay people only scrape the surface in terms of what it can do for us. That’s where professionals like Host Systems come in.
Smart lighting with unique aesthetics to boot
As the official distributor of Yeelight, Host Systems’ smart lighting offerings come with precise dimming capabilities of up to 0.01%, multi-level controls on your smartphone and more.
Beyond lights, they also offer a comprehensive range of smart home products to control your curtains, fans and more, which can be synced together in custom preset scenes, such as when returning home or for movie nights.
Scene setting activated via smartphone/tablet control and/or voice command
Most importantly, the experts at Host Systems take the time to fully understand your functional and lifestyle needs. They can also liaise with your interior designer so that your smart home setup is optimised and elevates your interior aesthetic.
3D visualisation tool (left) and accent lighting (right) at Host Systems’ showroom
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Host Systems (Official distributor for Yeelight)
203 Henderson Road, Wing B, #12-08, Singapore, 159546
Open 1000 to 1800h daily
Appointments recommended; walk-ins are welcome
Book an appointment with Host Systems
W.Atelier: one-stop-shop for premium furniture and bathroom/kitchen fittings
Bathroom fittings at W.Atelier’s Henderson showroom
Apart from the size of its flagship showroom at Henderson, W.Atelier stands out for us because it has furniture and fittings for every room under one roof.
TOTO sanitary ware at W.Atelier’s Henderson showroom
Looking for sanitary ware? Its wide array of hi-tech Japanese bathroom fittings by TOTO will undoubtedly leave you going “wahhh”.
P.S. be sure to use the actual (functional) toilets while you’re there to enjoy the full experience! Trust us, we’ve been there multiple times and still get amazed by the automated toilets.
Furniture by Italian designer brand Cassina
Looking for tables and chairs for your living, dining, study and bed rooms instead? Be spoiled for choice by its curation of premium European brands, including designer labels like Cassina, Fritz Hansen and Vitra.
In fact, they’ve also got an in-house team of designers and specialists for those looking to customise kitchen and wardrobe setups. This service covers multiple European brands such as SieMatic and LEMA, and makes the process from design to after-sales service that much smoother.
Customised SieMatic kitchen (left) and LEMA wardrobe (right) setup
W.Atelier
201 Henderson Road, #01-01 and #03-01, Singapore 159545
Open Mondays to Saturdays 1030 to 1900h
Closed on Public Holidays
Asia Passion: handcrafted solid and exotic wood furniture
Suar Wood Dining Table paired with Nori Teak and Brown Leather Dining Chairs
Trends come and go, but solid wood furniture has certainly stood the test of time – both in terms of their enduring beauty and the fact that they’re built to last generations.
Customised dining table for a small home
Using wood slabs from American Black Walnut to Teak, Oak to King Rosewood, each piece at Asia Passion is one-of-a-kind, bearing the unique wood grains of its tree of origin.
Handcrafted side table (left) and TV console in a natural Teak wood finish (right)
Aside from tables and chairs, you’ll also be able to customise solid wood furniture such as TV consoles, sideboards and cabinets according to your requirements and/or to fit into tight spaces at home.
But that’s not all. If you see a piece you like online that doesn’t ship to Singapore, they’ll also be able to replicate it for you!
Furniture customisation process at Asia Passion
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Asia Passion
211 Henderson Road #09-04, Singapore 159552
Open 1200 to 1600h on Wednesdays to Saturdays (by appointment only)
Open 1100 to 1900h on Weekends and Public Holidays
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