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ARTISANAL COLLAGE Designed in Singapore by textile artist Tiffany Loy and crafted in Kyoto by heritage manufacturer Kojima Orimono, Karasando is a series of collages made from linen fabric and washi paper from local furniture brand Grafunkt. Each artwork comprises hand-torn Japanese washi paper, laid out and sandwiched between two layers of linen fabric in different colours. There are five designs in this first collection, produced in a limited run of four unique pieces each, with more limited edition collections to follow. Each Karasando artwork retails for $599 at Grafunkt. Visit www.grafunkt.com for more information. INSTANT HOLIDAY Take a trip to the Mediterranean with Mango Home’s new candle range. With scents like rosemary, almond, orange, and olive, the candles instantly transport you to a sunny seaside setting. Made with vegetable…

Since she first took the world by storm several years ago, and her bestselling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing shot to international fame in 2014, practically everyone has heard of Marie Kondo. The petite organisation guru has a worldwide following of fans. The KonMari Method of tidying up became so popular, it sparked a legion of certified consultants around the globe who have been helping organise people’s homes. Eve Wee-Ang is the first certified Singaporean consultant and, although she resides in Shanghai, she helps people all over the world via virtual consultations. With our notions about space and boundaries having been challenged since the book came out, it is time to find out if the KonMari Method is still a thing.…

It’s not very often that you see a full suit of armour in a home. In a castle, perhaps, but certainly not in a high-rise condominium apartment in Hillview. Surprisingly, it and other unusually decadent design elements – like a stylised stag head and an antler-shaped chandelier – sit beautifully within the dark, stylish and cosy bachelor pad Carmen Tang of Wolf Woof designed for Alan Tan. In September 2020, following a three-month renovation, he and Pistachio, his four-year-old Persian cat, moved in. The apartment’s location was a natural choice for Alan, who has lived in the Hillview area for most of his life and enjoys running in the nearby Bukit Batok Nature Park. Besides specifying that he wanted a walk-in wardrobe and a bar, he left the rest of…

SWEET DREAMS It is impossible to get the deepest sleep unless you have plush, comfortable bedding every night. Laze Living’s Supima Cotton Bedding Set offers both function and form. Available in eight colours inspired by the beauty of nature, they feature the highest quality cotton and sateen weaving techniques that guarantee a vibrant, silky finish for ultimate comfort. Want to add some extra oomph to your sleeping arrangement? You might want to check out the Zen triple-gauze blanket. Dreams are made of its irresistibly soft texture! The Supima Cotton Bedding Set retails from $124, and the Zen triple gauze blanket at $68 at www.lazeliving.com. THE MASTER’S TOOLS Without tools, what is a master? It would be hard to ignore Sharp’s new electric ovens of volumes of 25 litres, 32 litres,…

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Renowned for being Singapore’s largest supplier of tiles and other building materials, the Hafary Gallery, located in Eunos Avenue 3, now spans 43,000 sq ft with the addition of a new floor displaying its latest product – large-format porcelain slabs. With a length of up to 3.2m, they offer imaginative new possibilities of scale and grandeur. Designed by Park + Associates, the space is divided into the Entrance Pavilion, the Hall of Tiles, The Villa, The Mansion, The Apartment, Hotel and Retail. Each section is a wonderland in its own right, created to please and surprise the eye. The Hall of Tiles, for instance, features towering displays, including two giraffes standing at 2.8m and 4m each. The Entrance Pavilion is an opulent foyer, complete with water features and intricate latticework.…

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Home is where we spend most of our time these days. So it is more important than ever that it is a haven in which we can de-stress. If today’s living space must be flexible enough to double as a workspace and a classroom, today’s bathroom must also be a space for pampering, recharging and winding down. Global bathroom and kitchen brand Grohe has enhanced its products’ retrofit-ability, allowing consumers to swiftly transform their utilitarian bathroom into a sanctuary for much-needed indulgence. To learn more about this retrofit collection, we chatted with Satoshi Konagai, leader at Grohe’s parent company Lixil Water Technology, Asia Pacific. WHY DOES GROHE FEEL THE NEED TO EMPHASISE THE RETROFITTING OF ITS PRODUCTS NOW? As the pandemic hit, various lockdown measures restricted movement, which impacted construction…

Design has always been an inextricable part of me. I was forever moving furniture around my home when I was six, and it used to drive my parents absolutely mad. But it wasn’t until I was 26 that I embarked on my first real-world project for a great friend. This marked the pivotal start to my design career. Since then, hard work and perseverance have led me to great opportunities with Hirsch Bedner & Associates and Blink Design, where I gained exposure to hospitality design. Being a woman in the design industry certainly has its challenges. It’s still a very male-dominated one, but I’ve been fortunate enough to work with hands-off directors who empowered me to learn and make decisions. I take that same sentiment with my team of very…

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Are you a purist who loves tone-on-tone shades? Thanks to their ability to make a room feel brighter, cleaner and airier, varying shades of white have become huge since the pandemic. Responding to this trend, Caesarstone has introduced the Whitelight Collection of different whites and light neutral tones. The 5112 Attera Blanca and 5171 Arabetto take their cues from natural stones by serving white-on-white and white-on-light grey patterns that look convincingly natural. Want to add some warmth? The 5114 Calacatta Maximus (pictured) combines a pure white marble-inspired base with warm neutrals and copper veins, while 5222 Adamina features a soft peachy undertone inspired by sandstone. The Caesarstone Whitelight Collection is available in Singapore from mid-September. Request for samples at www.caesarstone.sg or visit the Caesarstone Experience Centre at #03-357 Suntec City…

There is nothing quite like an indulgent hot shower after a long day or to start a new one fully refreshed. That’s why it’s essential to invest in your bathroom. Whether you are looking to design a brand new bathroom or renovate your existing bathroom to suit your evolving needs, hansgrohe offers a spalevel upgrade of home shower experience with its Rainfinity shower range. A perfect marriage of stylish design and innovative features, Rainfinity opens up a new dimension of showering. Take, for example, the overhead shower that can be set at an angle between 10 and 30 degrees, eliminating the need for a shower arm and thus, creating a sleek, minimalist bathroom look. Say goodbye to shower caps with the versatile shoulder shower with an integrated shelf that allows…

The universal Verdana typeface in capitals and a bold black line striking through the letters – these two simple elements were all it took for artist Alexis Devevey, better known as Rero, to invent an instantly recognisable, impactful graphic signature. Creating words that are opposites simultaneously raises awareness of the paradoxes we face in our complex society, 2 making our choices and beliefs more transparent and forcing us to think more deeply. This affirmation through negation is a form of provocation in the French tradition of contradiction: making a statement and then immediately debating it, saying something and then doing the opposite. “In my work, I say something, I cross it out,” Rero says. “I put down one way of thinking and then the opposite way of thinking, and I…

At 28 years of age, Benjamin Ling, founder of Livingcare, is possibly Singapore’s youngest entrepreneur bringing the taste of fresh and clean water to local homes today. He tells Home & Decor about his vision and debunks some common myths about water purifiers. HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE INDUSTRY? I started off in this industry 10 years ago, as a 17 years old student with a part-time job. In 2019, I was inspired to venture out on my own with the vision of providing more value to my clients and establish a company based on my own core values such as integrity and service excellence. THERE ARE A LOT OF WATER PURIFIERS ON THE MARKET, WHAT MAKES THE LIVINGCARE JEWEL STAND OUT? We know that maximising your kitchen…

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines minimalism as “a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterised by extreme spareness and simplicity.” Note that the word ‘extreme’ may translate to different things to different people, especially when it comes to designing a home. Because of its extreme simplicity, minimalism tends to highlight the architectural shell of a space. But the design of the home has everything to do with how we live inside the space, which places equal importance to both the architectural shell and the content of the space. Hence, design scenes around the world have their own unique take on minimalism at home. Here, we take a look at minimalist styles from three regions, how they differ and overlap, and how you can recreate them in…

Full disclosure: I dislike the colour white. Can we even call white a colour? Some said yes, because white light comprises all hues in the visible colour spectrum. Others say it’s a shade, not colour. Personally, for me, it is a non-colour. White reminds of school uniforms and how easily they get dirty. White reminds me of homogenous floor tiles that make you think you are getting bald for the sheer number of hair strands that are starkly visible against their whiteness. White, for me, is stressful. It demands constant maintenance, and I have neither the patience nor the resources to adequately maintain it. But, after living in my own place for more than a decade, I have come to accept the inevitability of white. That white is like the…