We love Ikea, but here are 11 other gorgeous stores to shop for furniture and home accessories

Scene Shang

1/11

Find contemporary Asian-inspired homeware and furniture at Scene Shang’s first brick and mortar store. Its pieces incorporate elements of the Ming dynasty, as well as Western-style influences such as Art Deco. The brand’s latest collection includes a dining set made of marble and ash wood, which made its debut at Maison & Objet this year. Scene Shang also brings in products that echo its design principles, such as glassware from Japanese brand Kinto and Middle Kingdom pottery from China.

Where: 263 Beach Road, tel: 6291-9629,www.shop.sceneshang.com 

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IPSE IPSA IPSUM 

2/11

This Singapore-based design brand offers bespoke statement pieces, which are not only sophisticated, but functional as well. A sideboard with a swivel cocktail shelf, an elegant quartz side table-cum-stool, and a multifunctional coffee table with a white quartz top are part of Ipse Ipsa Ipsum’s first collection, and are available for customisation. The brand prides itself on creating furniture that stands out from conventional designs. 

Where: #01-14 National Design Centre, 111 Middle Road, 

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SP01 BY SPACE 

3/11

We already love the luxurious designer furniture available at Space, but the brand has now launched its own made-in-Italy furniture collection. The SP01 range was conceived in Australia, where the brand is from, and designed by renowned Milan- based award-winning studio Fattorini+Rizzini+Partners. It consists of globally inspired contemporary furniture, and includes sofas, armchairs, dining tables and coffee tables made using solid ash timbers. 

Where: Space, 77 Bencoolen Street, tel: 6415-0000, www.spacefurniture.com.sg, or

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SUPERMAMA 

4/11

Local design studio Supermama has officially launched its flagship store. It works closely with traditional craft facilities in Japan to produce omiyage (contemporary giftware) which represent Singapore culture, so look forward to quirky items such as dishes with HDB void-deck chess table motifs, and knick-knacks reminiscent of the iconic dragon-head playground! 

Where: 265 Beach Road, 

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MAKE ROOM 

5/11

Carrying a new Dutch furniture brand, HK Living, Make Room has moved
 into a larger 2,000sqf unit 
in Tan Boon Liat. The clean North European-style furnishings, which include shelving systems, rugs and small home accessories, also come from Danish brand Madam Stoltz, wall decoration label Ixxi, and local brand Concrete Everything. Expect Make Room’s own furniture line soon! The shop also offers interior styling services. 

Where: #11-09B Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, tel: 9113-1274, 

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ROYAL INTERIORS


6/11

Do not be intimidated by the fancy shop front – the designer brands in this 7,000sqf showroom are more affordable than you think, says founder Suresh Nandwani. Royal Interiors carries over
180 European designer labels, including Zanotta, Trussardi, and Jab Anstoetz – and each piece in the showroom has been hand-picked for their individuality and artistic value. What’s not in the showroom can be ordered. You will find everything, from candle stands and lamps to leather armchairs. New products are brought
in every month, and some of them can be customised. The store also offers interior styling services.
 

Where: #06-07/08 Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, tel: 6299-0701, 

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ARETE CULTURE 

7/11

Arete Culture’s newly expanded store is arranged according to the spaces of the home – hallways, living and dining, and bedroom 

– as well as colour, so shoppers will easily find what they need
to spruce up their home. In addition to home accessories and wallpaper, there is also a range of furniture pieces – with designs inspired by its own soft furnishing line, The Luxe Hotel Collection. Think natural finishes and distressed whitewashed looks; customised pieces are promised to reach you in just three weeks. 

Where: #06-01 Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, tel: 9640-3829, 

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FUNNY MUSEUM BY DANIEL WANG

8/11


Bring home decorative curios and rare finds, sourced from all over the world – including India and the UK – by former engineer Daniel Wang. The store, which is by appointment only, is also home to taxidermied animals, leather chesterfield sofas, and kooky art pieces made by Daniel himself, such as the Ram Head Pistol statue and the Walking Typewriter. Daniel also takes customisation requests. 

Where: #10-16 Eldix Building, 11 Mandai Estate, www.fb.com/funnymuseumbydanielwang 

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BELOUK 

9/11

Run by Dutch expatriate Maud Felius, online store Belouk gives vintage chairs a new lease of life. The brand specialises in reupholstering furniture, with fabrics from the Netherlands and Singapore. Visit Belouk’s showroom to see its eclectic and rustic collection of coffee tables, ceramic lamps, and accessories such as the Buffalo Head stand. 

Where: 16 Adam Park, tel: 9668-1420, 

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HOMES TO LIFE FLAGSHIP

10/11


Homes to Life’s four-storey building, its flagship store, is a one-stop shop of over 20 home and lifestyle brands. Whether you are looking for living, dining, or bedding brands, they are all available here, in diverse styles and price points. You can even customise your sofa, using a wide range of upholstery materials, and for size and configuration. It’s not just a shopping destination either, as there are lifestyle areas such as the Tasting Bar, which offer a complimentary cuppa to walk-in customers, to complete the shopping experience. 

Where: 65 Mohamed Sultan Road, tel: 6635-5050, 

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LEXINGTON
 CONCEPT STORE

11/11

Swedish brand Lexington has made its way to our sunny island! Its home collection, consisting of bed linen, towels, and diningware, sits together with its apparel in
a cushy, traditional American home setting. The designs are influenced by the North American lifestyle, and feature classic motifs such as stars, stripes, and plaid patterns. It exudes a cosy, yet outdoorsy vibe, which is
 great for homeowners looking 
to imbue their home with a rustic-chic look.


Where: 26 Dempsey Road,
tel: 6472-1019, 

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