The Circuit Breaker had us wearing holes in our sofa and staring at our “same old, same old” décor and apartment walls! NAAZLI SOMJEE, Director of WTP The Furniture Company has a new affordable range of furniture that’s great for apartment living – it might be just what you’re looking for to give you an new outlook on life!
It’s been a while since we caught up, Naazli! A little birdie told us you had an exciting shipment arrive recently; what was inside the container?
Ha, your sources are correct! For the first time ever, we have a divine range of ceramic-topped dining tables. I’m super excited about these tables as ceramic is a fantastic, hard-wearing material. It’s less porous than marble – so no need to worry about those wine stains – and cheaper too, yet it achieves the same high-quality look. We’ve also got a wonderful range of stylish dining chairs and armchairs that have graced our store.
What style trends have you seen emerging lately?
We’ve been getting lots of requests for smaller, compact furniture for the newer HDB apartments and condos. So we created our MIMI range, which features sofas and chairs that are affordable, without compromising style or quality.
We’ve also seen a rise in demand for “move-in” concepts, where our customers want to acquire pieces without the long waiting times. This has inspired our MIMI “ready-to-go” range. You can literally have your favourite furniture in your home within days.
What’s the pièce de résistance from the MIMI range?
Hmmm, that’s a difficult question. The range is contemporary yet not super modern, and it includes nice clean lines. If I had to choose, I’d probably go for our Costa L-shaped sofa. We designed our L-shape sofa to be compact without compromising on seating space. It has a fully reclining headrest, USB ports for charging your phone and an electronic recliner to relax with your feet up. I love the chrome legs, and the easy-to-care-for Livsmart fabric.
Best of all, it’s also part of our ready-to-go range, so you can be nestling in your new sofa, watching Netflix in no time.
What else are clients asking for?
Our re-upholstery service continues to be popular for customers wanting to breathe life into pre-loved pieces, or those wanting to simply change the colour palette of their home-furnishings without buying new items. It’s a great eco-friendly way to revamp a space.
We’ve also seen clients change the theme of a space simply by replacing lamps, glassware and cushions, to invite a new look without the investment or overhaul of an entire space.
Generally, since we’re spending more time at home, clients are looking for ways to create spaces they love throughout the home. So they’re investing in key pieces like sofas, dining tables and beds, and up-styling their homes with “jewellery for the home” – things like feature lamps, textured soft furnishings and glassware.
Finally, what’s been keeping you busy for the last few weeks?
Well besides expanding our ready-to-go range, I’ve been working on our revamped website, and also developing our virtual tour feature, which has been exciting. It’s a natural progression for our local heritage brand and really adds another dimension of value to our clients. You’ll be able to “armchair shop” from home, before visiting our store to touch and feel the products. I’m sure our clientele will love this feature.
What style trends have you seen emerging lately?
We’ve been getting lots of requests for smaller, compact furniture that can work in an HDB or condo setting. So we created our MIMI range, which features sofas and chairs that are affordable, without compromising style or quality.
WTP The Furniture Company
is at 3 Kung Chong Road.
6235 2760 | wtpstyle.com
This article first appeared in the September 2020 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase a copy or subscribe so you never miss an issue!
