Like shopping for designer clothes, shopping for designer furniture in Singapore can be intimidating stuff! It can be made worse when we feel like we won’t have the funds to support what our heart really desires. But have you thought about investing in just one key piece instead – like a designer chair, a signature sofa or striking console maybe? Often that’s all you need to make a room (or yourself) feel truly special! Here are some stores that have gorgeous pieces, and a great team behind them who can help you find the right piece.
WTP Furniture – flexible designer furniture pieces
MIMI Homes, part of WTP Furniture, has plenty of designer furniture pieces for large and small spaces, including fab designer chairs and sofas. Their pieces are not only stylish, but durable as well. Perfect if you want to splash out on a high-end piece without it getting ruined by children or pets (or adults… who are never blameless!). Styles are on the more contemporary side and the brand uses legally logged woods as well as more sustainable woods such as mango – a hardwood indigenous to this part of the world.
The team’s top tip when investing in designer furniture pieces:
“Think about the flow of the room. If it’s open plan, consider how each area relates to the other in terms of colour and texture palettes. Think about the comfort level of the big pieces such as the sofa, dining table or master bed. Also, how you live determines the pieces you buy; do you love entertaining? If so, think about that beautiful set of designer chairs. Do you need a large comfy designer sofa to cater for children and elderly relatives visiting? Lifestyle will shape your decision.”
3 Kung Chong Road
6235 2760 | wtpstyle.com
Danish Design Co – European designer furniture
If authentic, Scandinavian furniture handcrafted in Europe is your thing, look no further than Danish Design Co. In operation for 15 years, the company curates over 30 Scandinavian brands steeped in luxury and quality. Here you’ll find iconic furniture from legendary designers such as Børge Morgensen, Hans Wegner and Finn Juhl. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted with the use of sustainably sourced and high-quality materials, meaning top designs that will last generations.
The team’s top tip when investing in designer furniture:
“Truth be told, there’s no right answer in choosing your ideal investment designer furniture pieces, but we do recommend you choose designs that you love, and pieces that would complement your home’s decor. A few key investment pieces in your home should include a timeless sofa, a statement designer chair, a classic dining set, and a durable bed and mattress set; these are the pieces you’ll most often use in your home.”
100E Pasir Panjang Road
#06-03 B&D Building
6270 8483 | danishdesignco.com.sg
Born In Colour – cool Korean furniture
For unique Korean-based designer furniture pieces, look no further than Born In Colour. The company specialises in these piece, with over 20 themed collections or ‘series’ to choose from. You’ll find contemporary to vintage designer furniture, all with that individual Korean twist. Japanese and Southeast Asian designs are also represented under the latest CODA and May Rattan series. The company values quality and craftsmanship and works closely with its manufacturers to ensure it can offer top quality yet affordably priced pieces.
The team’s top tip when investing in designer furniture:
“Get your hands on the furniture before you buy it! With showrooms located in Yishun (north) and Henderson (south), our customers are encouraged to visit and see the materials and quality in person – from the Scandinavian solid wood series’ natural grain finish, to the smooth and premium cow-hide leather from the CODA series, or the intricate natural rattan weave from the Rattan series.”
* 315 Outram Road, #05-05 Tan Boon Liat Building
* 1024 Yishun Industrial Park A, #02-31
6988-3308 | bornincolour.com
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