Home & Decor December 2021

In the blink of an eye and we are back to the last month of the year again. Isn’t it a wonder how fast time passes the older one grows? As we take a breather from all that has happened in the last 334 days of the year, and to reward ourselves for having gotten this far, it is also important to be thankful for the little things in our lives. The fact that the travel lanes are open and more people are able to dine out again is cause for celebration. For the design community, 2021 has been a year of recovery. We saw the return of the Milan Design Week, as well as the President’s Design Award and the opening of new boutiques from several iconic brands, such as…

With the privacy and space of a landed property, and the convenience of condominium facilities, cluster homes offer the best of both worlds. With these two developments by Far East Organization, homeowners now have more options to choose from. ALANA Located in Yio Chu Kang, Alana offers tranquility away from the bustle of the city. Lush greenery lends a tropical holiday touch to the estate, where homeowners can enjoy the lifestyle facilities available such as a leisurely swim in the 50-metre pool or workout in the gymnasium. There’s also plenty of room for a large family – the cluster home sizes range from 2,756 sq ft to 3,735 sq ft, each featuring a roof terrace and private basement parking for two cars. Shopping malls are just a short drive away, with Ang Mo Kio…

If gazing at a particularly fluffy white cloud has ever left you wishfully pondering the somewhat implausible idea of reaching out into the sky to cup a handful of the dreamy mist in the palms of your hands, take comfort you are not the only one. “Capturing in a transparent material a subject that is itself a mass of water drops, constantly moving and alive, was a big part of my idea behind the In the Clouds collection,” says its creator Jonathan Hansen. For his first glassware collection, the New York-based designer worked with craftsmen from the Czech Republic, who spent their lives perfecting the art of engraving Bohemian crystal, resulting in a unique series of tumblers, jugs and vases with each piece showcasing one-of-a-kind cloud motifs, which were handdrawn by the…

Colour trends for the year ahead point to a preference for toned-down and pastel shades, and what better way to embark on adopting the look than giving a breath of new life to your walls through an injection of subtle hues, such as those in this Pierre Frey laminated fabric wallpaper design by Ken Fulk. We are especially taken with the allure of the pastel lavender note seen in this abstract floral arrangement design. For those concerned about its apparent powdery softness, this shade of lavender can be easily complemented with other lighter colours in order to boost the saturation of the hue. It can also be used on linen and soft furnishing, and mixed with other pastels for a cotton-candy effect. However, as with all the colours we feature in every…

SENSUAL SOUND Sony’s LSPX-S3 Glass Sound Speaker is a far cry from the traditional boxy units of the past. A silver base tapers up to a glass body, both a tweeter and a lamp that gives off a soft candlelight glow. Clear high tones penetrate the glass, allowing you to enjoy the music no matter where you are in the room. There is also a 46mm speaker unit for balanced midrange tones and an option to boost the bass on the Sony Music Center app. As a bonus, did we mention the candlelight mode has four different lighting modes so that you can customise it for dinner with your special someone or for a relaxing evening? The Sony LSPX-S3 Glass Sound Speaker retails at $499 at www.store.sony.com.sg and all Sony stores. CINEMATIC VIEW PRISM+’s…

Talk About Flexing American office furniture brand Steelcase recently introduced its award-winning Flex Collection in Singapore. The collection, which debuted at Neocon 2021 in Chicago, comprises highly customisable modular pieces that can quickly reconfigure to create room enclosures and provide storage, which translates well to a home office environment, too. Find out more at https://sg.steelcase.com. Light and Magic Furniture retailer P5 Studio has updated its third-floor showroom to introduce German lighting brand Oligo. Named after the Greek word “oligos”, meaning a few, Oligo produces state-of-the-art lighting objects with a distinctly pared-down aesthetic. Each product features tactile and gesture-based control and remote control via an app. In addition, the brand offers customisable plug-and-play architectural lighting. P5 studio is located at #03-08, Henderson Industrial Park. Visit www.p5studio.com.sg for more information. Online Presence Thanks to its successful e-commerce ventures with…