30 ways to make your home look like the perfect getaway resort

Need some time to unwind without having to get on a plane? Spruce up your space with these items to give you that luxe hotel vibe

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Before embarking on your at-home getaway, spruce up your home to make you feel as though you’re chilling in a luxe boutique hotel. Here are 30 luxurious little indulgences to create that coveted staycay vibe.

Folding Picnic Basket & Table

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Have a little picnic at home with this handmade wooden basket that carries your snacks and drinks and turns into a small makeshift table. Just unlatch the sides and extend the legs of this folding table. Spruce things up with a comfy blanket or two to sit on.

Retails for $270 at www.uncommongoods.com.

Julia Knight Cascade Soap Dish — Mist

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Add eye-catching detail to your bathroom with this handmade soap dish from Julia Knight. It has a unique texture thanks to the raw beaded stainless steel edges.

Retails for $86 at www.amara.com/sg.

IKEA RESGODS Bed Tray

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Nothing screams relaxation more than yummy food in bed. This bed tray comes with foldable legs for a variety of needs. Have the table stand up to get a better reach while lying in bed, or keep them folded to save space.

Retails from $22.90 at www.ikea.com/sg.

Kindle Paperwhite

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Fancy curling up with a book while on vacation? Thanks to this, you don’t have to carry around piles of books. The Kindle Paperwhite features a 6.8-inch display, 8GB of storage and a front-lighting system so you can read in the dark. It’s also well-connected to the latest book releases, so you can skip the wait and read at your own pace.

Retails for $275 at www.amazon.sg.

Louis Vuitton Homey Flat Mule

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This lightweight, slip-on mule features tone-on-tone satin embroidered with the iconic Monogram pattern. Its coordinating satin insock is padded and quilted for extra comfort. Each pair comes with a matching velvet pouch.

Retails from $815 at ap.louisvuitton.com.

Pols Potten Lobby Vase in Smoke Gold

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This smoked glass vase golden band accent brings a golden touch into your living space. It looks as good displayed on its own as it does holding your favourite flowers.

Retails for $98 at www.amara.com/sg.

Olivia Round Tray

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Add a touch of tropical island living with this rattan-weaved round tray. The large base lets you dress up your co ee table with a vase of fresh flowers and books, adding elegance to your home. Designed with cutout handles, it is also convenient to carry from room to room.

Retails from $75 at www.kathyscove.com.

Rainbow Slice Float

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No staycation is complete without some fun and sun in the pool. The Rainbow Slice Float is 1.7m in length, perfect for you to bask in the sun on. It can be inflated in less than five minutes using an electric pump and comes with a clear waterproof bag for storage.

Retails for $75 at www.letsfloatsg.com.

Scene Shang Love Is A Warm Brew Lyocell Pillow Case Pair

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Featuring batik style motifs rooted in Singaporean history and culture, these Tencel lyocell pillowcases quickly absorb moisture and dissipate excessive heat for a long-lasting cooling sensation, making it a perfect fabric for top-notch luxury comfort.

Retails from $59 at shop.sceneshang.com.

Ariana Ost Sound Healing Crystal Kit

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Amplify the healing power of crystals with this kit. Designed to allow your body to enter a deep state of relaxation, it includes a tuning fork and crystal grid. Gently tap the tuning fork against the crystals in the grid and close your eyes to meditate to the sound and vibrations.

Retails for $243 at www.amara.com/sg.

Scene Shang White Pagoda Papercut Room Diffuser

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Dip its latticed paper di user in the essential oils, and it’ll gradually release a woody blend of fragrance in your room.

Retails from $89.90 at shop.sceneshang.com.

All Green Things The Mystical Realm Micro Landscape

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This indoor micro landscape brings the outdoors in. Listen to the calming flow of water and appreciate nature at its finest. Get a ready-made landscape or build your own as it has DIY options available.

Retails for $288 at www.allgreenthings.online.

Natural Bamboo Dish with Foot

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This handmade dishware is water-resistant and heat-safe. Use it to hold hot soup of up to 100 deg C and a variety of other dishes.

Retails for $19 at www.mountainliving.com.

Pure Tableware

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Ex supermodel Pascale Nassens’s first line of dinnerware embodies authenticity and warmth with its exquisite ceramic design. Based on organic lines, it is made from natural materials.

Retails for $15 each at www.mountainliving.com.

Ligne Roset Globe Indoor

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Its oval, sleek design adds a luxe statement to any room. Turn down your usual lights and have the Globe Indoor give your room a dramatic, cosy illumination instead.

Price upon request at www.grafunkt.com.

Baobab Collection Odyssee Ithaque Scented Candle

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Bring the fresh scent of a Mediterranean garden to your interior with the Ithaque candle. Its decorative glass
vessels create beautiful shadowplay when the candle is lit, lending a romantic touch to your space.

Retails for $198 at www.amara.com/sg.

The Pure Lotus 2 Step Lotus Lead Soothing & Brightening Mask

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There is nothing like a hot shower followed by a cooling face mask. This two-step mask brightens your skin by removing dead skin cells and other impurities with white lotus extracts from Jeju.

Retails from $35 at www.tangs.com.

Scent Journer Dancing Blue Bees

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Inspired by the sweet scent of lavender pollen that attracts honeybees, this fragrance is based on cognitive research and olfactory chemistry to heal, relieve stress and remove fatigue through its aroma. Aromatic, fl oral, and with a warm balsamic undertone, it combines notes of lavender, bergamot, ylang-ylang, and black pepper.

Retails from $153 at scentjourner.com.

Nu-Factor Moisturising Shampoo

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Formulated with newborns in mind, this shampoo soothes skin from irritants and reduces inflammation. Made with oatmeal extract, manuka honey and collagen, this gentle cleanser is great for eczema and sensitive skin.

Retails for $22 at www.shopee.sg/biocomm.

Menu Modren Brass & Steel Rechargeable Outdoor LED Lantern

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Carry your glow wherever you go. A tribute t the Danish tradition of hygge, this dimmable LED lantern features a steel or brass frame with a handsome, industrial look. Pick from four brightness settings that last up to five hours when fully charged.

Retails from US$250 ($343) at www.food52.com.

Nu-Factor Lumi Mask

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This brightening mask contains antioxidants like white tomato and dragon fruit extracts that unlock your skin’s luminosity, keeping it supple and youthful. Infused with coconut water, it also has a high cooling e ect.

Retails for $42 at shopee.sg/biocomm.

LUSH Rose Gold Bath Bomb

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This glittering golden bath bomb will have you relaxing in water that reflects a vibrant, shimmering sunset. Imagine orange and pink-hued swirls in your bathtub while a calming floral scent envelops you and helps you unwind.

Retails from $16 at www.lushsg.com.

Lekue Omelette Maker

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If you don’t feel like cooking dinner during your staycation, this microwavable omelette maker does the trick. Make yummy omelettes with fi llings of your choice in just minutes with no mess. It comes with a recipe booklet to make a variety of tasty, healthy omelettes without any butter or oil.

Retails from $25 at www.amazon.com.

Aerin Sintra Gardenia Scented Candle

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Inspired by the town of Sintra in Portugal, this features gardenia, cinnamon, and a deep, evergreen scent of cedarwood. The cream-coloured glass vessel has a golden lid that can be used as a base for the candle when lit.

Retails for $190 at www.amara.com/sg.

Ice-cream Canteen Insulated Container

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Made for pints of ice cream, frozen yoghurt or sorbet, this container keeps the good stu scoopable for up to four hours (or up to eight when you pop it in a cooler). Once you dig in, the double-wall design will keep your hands at a nice room temperature while you enjoy your cold treat.

Retails from $62 at www.food52.com.

Bath Bomb Flings Himalayan Bloom Bath Bomb

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Himalayan pink salt promotes anti- ageing, improves skin hydration, balanced skin moisture levels and purges impurities from the skin. Infused with milk, rose, and acacia essential oils, this bath bomb not only smells sweet but it can also soothe skin conditions like eczema.

Retails from $16 at bathbombflings.com.

Party On Birthday Cake & Sprinkles Triple Scented Soy Candle

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This lets you enjoy your cake without feeling the guilt. Sweet but surprisingly airy, it calls to mind nut-topped meringues you find in patisseries.

Retails from $99 at www.glasshousefragrances.com.

Dr Jart+ Cicapair Skincare Kit Limited Edition

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This skincare set calms, soothes and protects sensitive skin while hydrating and refreshing it. The kit includes the popular Re-Cover cream that covers blemishes with its SPF40 formula.

Retails from $58 at www.sephora.sg.

Nu-Factor PM 2.5 Essential Cleanser

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Infused with antioxidants found in the deep sea, this soap-free cleanser protects your skin by forming a biomimetic shield.

Retails from $38 at www.shopee.sg/biocomm.

Hiromi Sleep & Relax KOSO 300 Enzyme Drink

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Fall asleep quickly and effortlessly with the aid of this drink. Containing the same potent enzyme base as the Chosyoku Koso, it’s enhanced with over 300 types of herbs, fruits, and vegetables that promote relaxation, gut health, and better sleep.

Retails for $168 at www.shopee.sg/biocomm.



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