Having a party of eight?

You can entertain again so it’s time to spruce up your home! Rush over to these furniture shops at Dempsey Hill and unearth a few special touches that will make your home an entertaining mecca.

Transform your living room at Lifestorey Prestige

This gorgeous furniture shop at Dempsey Hill has some real charmers, from eye-popping furniture to unique accessories that add just the right finishing touch. Be sure to check out the exquisite new collection by renowned Parisian brand Hamilton Conte. The striking design and distinctive curves will breathe new life into your living space.

8D Dempsey Road, Level 2

Grab a conversation-starter from Maywell Lifestyles

Looking for one-of-a-kind pieces to get guests talking? Maywell Lifestyles has an eclectic mix of home furnishings. Add a regal Asian touch with a piece of handcrafted quality furniture made from Burmese and Indonesian teak wood. The store also specialises in carpentry, fabrication and customisation, so even if they don’t have what you want, they can make it for you. Got a piece that’s seen better days? Their wood repair experts have 25 years of experience.

13 Dempsey Road, #01-06

Dress up your floors at Hedger’s Carpet

You can take a room from drab to fab with a luxurious hand-knotted carpet. This Singapore icon has carpets for every taste, from antique to contemporary pieces. The friendly owner has more than 40 years’ experience in the trade and can easily help you find the perfect piece. Not sure if a rug is right? No problem! This store allows you to bring carpets home to try out before committing.

13 Dempsey Road, #01-02

Shop the world at Bungalow 55

Miss shopping during your travels? Bungalow 55 should be your first stop in Singapore! This store has goodies sourced from across the globe: hand-coloured prints, mirror trays, photo frames, lamps and more. Each piece is personally sourced by owner and interior stylist Nina Beale. A selection from here will add a little glamour to your home – and you can shop online 24/7, too!

8D Dempsey Road, #03-04

Add a taste of Asia with Woody Antique House

This massive showroom offers a wide range of furniture and antiques from China, Tibet, Mongolia, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia and more. Antique fanatics and history buffs alike will delight in the Indian vintage pieces, Indonesian artefacts, Chinese cabinets and more. Bring home some beautifully restored oriental furniture to add colour to your home. Plus, follow the store’s Facebook page and you’ll be updated when a new shipment arrives!

13 Dempsey Road, #01-05

Add a little nature with Amozonia Landscape

Restore tranquillity and peace after the craziness of the holidays with the stress-relieving properties of nature. Amozonia Landscape offers green wall designs, mist garden creations, eco-ponds – even paludarium tanks! What are they, you ask? Only the coolest aquariums ever, with both land and water elements. The store’s professional designers and horticulturists can customise a perfect green solution for your home.

72 Loewen Road, #01-07A

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This article first appeared in the January 2020 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase the latest issue or subscribe, so you never miss a copy!

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Melinda Murphy

Melinda does Special Projects for Expat Living which includes pulling together big stories, videos — all sorts of cool stuff. It all builds on her background as a television correspondent, producer and author back in the US. Her life is kind of a special project, too, with two young kids, an old dog, a ridiculous number of volunteer activities — and a very understanding hubby.