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The Latest in Design and Decor News
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H OT S E AT
GJ CHAIR
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MIMI MASHUD
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IRENE HOFF
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PEOPLE
CHAN MUN INN
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ART EYE ON
SINGAPORE
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TREND FROZEN
IN FURNITURE
PEOPLE
MARK YONG
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C LU B M E AT B A L L S
Exclusively at Starhill Gallery, S3 Pamper Floor, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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FE ATURES
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PLACES WE LOVE
STYLE SOAKED
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PEP UP YOUR
B AT H R O O M
You cant change the tiles or
sanitaryware in your bathroom on
a whim, but you can enhance the
style with thematic accessories.
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H OM E S
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A BOLD MOVE
Large colourful paintings,
statement-making furnishings
and hypnotic patterned tiles
come together to create
beautiful, dramatic interiors in
this home.
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DARING TO BE
DIFFERENT
No major renovation here.
This couple transformed
their apartment simply with
decorations.
AN ELEGANT BASE
A RAW APPEAL
REGUL ARS
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EDITORS NOTE
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WHERE TO BUY
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FLASHBACK
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FULL OF CHARACTER
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loving
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This month, the team searched voraciously for
interesting nooks and crannies around Klang
Valley, and we unearthed some gems. Combined
with our colleagues across the causeway, we
present 80 of the best loved places around KL
and Singapore.
We roll out our bathroom special, where
we find the latest in taps, tubs, basins and
more. Perhaps its time to give your bathroom a
makeover.
In addition to these great features, we have a
story on how to choose art for your home, as well
as a spotlight on four designers who embrace
minimalism.
Enjoy browsing through the various beautiful
and creative homes, and you may just find the
right idea for your own home renovation.
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Follow
the Rules
Heres one
wallcovering to rule
them all. The Vintage
Rulers wallpaper,
made up of a photo
collage of old-school
wooden rulers, is
definitely too stylish
for the schoolroom.
Its designed by
Mr and Mrs Vintage
for Dutch wallpaper
company NLXL.
Vintage Rulers is also
available with a pattern of
smaller rulers. Each roll
(48.7cm by 1000cm) covers
53sqf. NLXL is available
through Dream Interiors.
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GJ
Chair
Why We Love It
Much like all Danish furniture, the GJ
chair features strong, clean lines and
looks effortlessly modern and stylish.
Lauded for its unique shape, it won first
prize in a design competition organised
by British newspaper Daily Mail in 1963.
The sculptural form, made of two pieces
of moulded plywood, was extremely
complex to manufacture then, so only
300 copies were produced. In 2008,
Lange Production was chosen to
relaunch the pieces.
Who Designed It
Danish furniture designer Grete Jalk was
well known for her bold, curved designs,
many of which were sought after
not just for commercial purposes,
but also for exhibitions and private
collections. Initially a philosophy and
modern languages student, she picked
up design in 1940 at the Design School for
Women, and continued her education with
the Danish Design School in 1946. Many of
her creations were inspired by Charles
Eames moulded plywood pieces.
What It Inspired
Shortly after designing the GJ chair,
Grete created a companion side table,
the GJ nesting table, which was built
in collaboration with cabinet-maker
Poul Jeppesen. Both are now available
through Lange Production.
T H E GJ C H A IR IS MADE BY
L A N G E P R O D U CT IO N AND
AVAILA B L E AT DA N IS H DESIG N,
S IN GA P OR E
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The GJ Chair
is available in
several types of
wood, including
teak, Oregon
pine and
black-stained
ashwood.
NOW
MIMI MASHUD
BASED ON HER
TRAVELS, THIS
ILLUSTRATOR BRINGS
A LOCAL FLAVOR TO
HER COMICS.
FROM LEFT
Kuala Terengganu in 7
Days depicts her travelling
experience to her mothers
hometown; Feast your
eyes on the local food from
Kuala Terengganu.
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I a m f ro m B a n da r B a r u B a n g i , M i m i says .
I h a ve a bro th e r w h o do e s 3 D v i su a l i sations
a nd a si ste r w h o ba ke s c u pca ke s.
IRENE
HOFF
This Dutch artist
creates her own fables
in her collage works.
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TOP LEFT
Flying like a
dragon.
TOP CENTER
RIGHT
Truce
BOTTOM
RIGHT
Hangin in There
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CLOCKWISE
FROM LEFT
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The Other Woman;
Wow Sunny Rain;
PAPGAAI; Duck
Tape; Transparent.
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NOW
LEFT
O u r philo s o p hy i s a lways to p la ce h o m e ow n e rs
ne eds over d es i g n; t he d es i g n h a s to wo r k fo r
t h em and no t t he o t her way a ro u n d.
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B AT T E R Y
ACID CLUB
BELOW
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NOW
DONNA ONG
Besides winning the Best Emerging Artist
Using Installation category at the awards,
37-year-old artist Donna Ong has exhibited
in biennales around the world, and made
a name for herself through intriguing
installations which she creates with
furniture and found objects.
EYE ON
SINGAPORE
DONT
UNDERSTAND
CONTEMPORARY
ART? GET TO KNOW
MORE ABOUT IT
FROM TWO OF OUR
FINEST LOCAL
CONTEMPORARY
ARTISTS.
THEY WERE
SHORTLISTED FOR
THE PRESTIGIOUS
PRUDENTIAL EYE
AWARDS 2015,
WHICH RECOGNISES
THE EMERGING
ABOVE
One of Donnas
earlier works
include the eerie but
fascinating Secret
Interiors: Chrysalis
installation, where
dolls are preserved
in jars.
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A r t i s a b o ut h a v i n g a r i c h e r
p ers p ect i ve i t s l i ke ex pe r i e n c i n g
li fe w i t h s ur ro un d so u n d.
RIGHT
Genevieves personal
challenge now is
to show a new way
of viewing things
through abstract
visual elements.
BELOW
Part of her
Ultrasound series,
this piece of artwork
features ultrasound
scans of a reservoir
in Singapore.
I ts i m po r ta n t to be se l f - a w a re a n d dis ce rning,
a s o u r g e n e ra ti o n i s ove rsti m u l a te d.
GENEVIEVE CHUA
Intrigued by the wilderness, Genevieve Chua,
31, is a visual artist who tackles the ideas of
fear and the loss of control in her works.
Since bagging the National Arts Councils
Young Artist Award in 2009, her works have
evolved to include photography, painting
and installation.
Tell us more about your work at the
Prudential Eye Awards exhibition.
The Cascade Underground & Upper Floors
(pictured top) is a diptych (two separate, but
connected, works) that I did in 2012.
The dots on the work are from an
ultrasound scan of a reservoir in Singapore.
On each piece is a blueprint of a shopping
mall, and the building appears to be
flooded. I was interested in the sense of
vertigo, and hoped to bring across the
feeling of urgency and speed with very
few visual elements. Its basically a work
thats made up of dots and lines.
text MAVIS ANG photography TAN WEI TE art direction YEW XIN YI
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NOW
LEFT
Frozen In
Furniture
Resin is being used in innovative ways to play
up the natural beauty of organic materials
in the process, creating pieces akin to art.
LEFT
Polish designer
Wiktoria Szawiel
captures the
immaterial qualities
(such as temperature
and light) of Eastern
European landscapes
familiar to her within
physical objects. The
Landscapes Within
collection comprises
a chair, a side table,
stools and vessels,
each with their own
recipe of wicker
or rattan cast into
different resins for
a variety of textures
and opacities. www.
wiktoriaszawiel.com
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ABOVE
MARK YONG
CHAIRMAN OF
SINGAPLURAL AND
MARKETING DIRECTOR
OF EWINS
ABOVE, LEFT
Si n g a po re i s a g o o d
co n du i t fo r A se a n
de si g n e rs a n d th e
g lo ba l a u di e n ce .
text MAVIS ANG photography ZAPHS ZHANG art direction YEW XIN YI
Although Mark
graduated with a
business degree, his
interest lies in design,
especially typography.
BELOW
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NOW
LEFT
The meatball-centric
restaurant features
lighting from EOQ,
tables from Fritz Hansen,
and bar stools from Hay.
BELOW
Designed to resemble a
shipping container, the
facade of the food kiosk
is a nod to the way BW
imports its products.
C LU B M E AT B A L L S
BW Furnitures new showroom doesnt just
feature furniture. Its 6,000sqf location is
sectioned into three spaces, Club BW,
Club House and Club Meatballs,
a restaurant-showroom concept designed
by Geila Daughtrey of Rockett Studio.
This gastropub is a joint venture with the
folks behind sandwich cafe Sarnies, and the
mix-and-match menu allows diners to choose
from a selection of meatballs and sauces,
offering up to 125 variations.
From the designer furnishings to the
retro floor tiles inspired by the motifs of old
butchers and grocery shops, its interiors
are a visual feast. Walk through the back of
Club Meatballs and youll find Club BW, a
cosy office with a meeting room-cum-semiprivate dining area that is a contrast against
the loftiness of the Club House opposite it.
Filled with indoor palm trees and furniture
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BALANCE
IN DESIGN
Founded with the happiness and well-being of their
clients in mind, Deep Living strives to bring balance
by introducing exquisite pieces of furniture.
ABOVE RIGHT
An interesting leather
chair that will make a
great conversation starter.
RIGHT
Simplicity meets
functionality in this
outdoor dining set.
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NOW
Jotun Global
Tre n d s 2 0 1 5
Jotun released three new colour themes
under their premium Majestic True Beauty
range for the first time in South East Asia. The
launch celebrated Everyday Beauty, Everyday
Simplicity and Everyday Balance. Lisbeth
Larsen, Global Colour Manager for Jotun stated
that the themes were created in order to make
choosing colours for the home an easy process,
while maintaining harmony within the home.
You can pick a green from one theme and not
worry that the pink from another clashes with
it. No matter what colours you have chosen,
we have ensured that youve made the right
choice, she says.
Larsen recommended blues for the
bedroom to aid relaxation, nuances of red for
the hallway to induce character and light greys
for the living area.
Fo r A l l o f B a b y s N e e d s
Having a newborn is a blessing indeed, a messy blessing, that is. That is
why IKEA has come up with the new Sniglar changing table which comes
with a shelf underneath the table so you can have all of your babys
essentials within reach. What happens when your baby grows out of the
table? Just take the changing mat away and youll have a new shelf!
M.A.Dness is Coming!
M.A.D Furniture is the brainchild of Matt and Dan, designers who
spent over 10 years in every aspect of the furniture industry across
Asia. They set up M.A.D in 2010 to satisfy their need to design and
develop furniture that is not only useful, but also affordable and
desirable for the modern and the urbane. Their tables and chairs are
now sold in 20 countries worldwide, with operations based in Asia,
including a product development and testing facility cum assembly
plant in Southern China, aptly christened the M.A.D. lab. Their
designs are fresh, innovative and contemporary, ensuring a complete
product experience for all their clients.
V I SI T W W W. Q U E L F U R N IT U R E.CO M
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L I UL I G ON G FA N G IS
LO CAT E D AT
LOT 2 .0 1 . 0 6
L EV EL 2 FA S H ION
AV ENU E , PAV IL IO N
KUA L A LU M P U R .
A Ro y a l M o t h e r s D a y 2 0 1 5
Mothers Day is the day to tell Mum you love and appreciate
her. Since you are already going to give her a gift that
will be treasured to no end, why not move a step further?
Select any product from Royal Selangors large array of
gifts and enjoy a complimentary personalisation service.
Choose from laser or traditional engravings to make your
gifts extra special.
Royal Selangor suggests the Revala Vase with a glass
outer surface and a pewter inner vessel. Engrave your
mothers initials on glass and make the gift hers in every way.
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NOW
Bring H&M
i n t o Yo u r
Home
Cant get enough of
H&M? Well, why dont
you drop by H&M Home
for items that you can
decorate your home
with? Our pick is this
rose gold candlestick.
Not only it has a
beautiful, voluptuous
base, but a sleek,
straight flute to hold
your candles well.
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Revolutionise Home
Sound Systems with
Phillips
The lack of space should not be a damper
on the quality of your homes sound system.
This is why Woox Innovations introduced
the Phillips Fidelio line, featuring Phillips
Crystal Clear Sound that reproduces
the most minute sound details without
distortion for up to 5 hours of music and 10
hours of movie playback per battery charge.
With its two detachable, wireless
Bluetooth-enabled speakers, the Fidelio B5
soundbar provides a comprehensive and
customisable listening experience, whether
you are watching your favourite TV shows
by day or the latest action film by night. It is
powered by Dolby Digitals Dolby Pro Logic
II technology, while being protected by a
special cloth covering that resists dust and
accidental liquid spills.
Inject Some
Personality into
Yo u r H o m e
Happiness, surprise and even
anger are all moods and
emotions that surround us as
living, feeling humans. Enter
Ainos new Idee Haha stools,
which come in not only different
colours, but also expressions.
What does your space feel
like? Is it surprised, angry or
winking at you?
VIS IT WWW.AINO. CO M . M Y
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NOW
K e e p t h e C e n t re o f Yo u r
Home Organised
Ever since its invention, the telly has been the focal point of every living
room to the point that we will be hard put to find any living space without
it in its centre.
Hence, to prevent the central space of the living room organized and
clutter-free, IKEA has released the Hemnes TV storage combination so
that everything will have its own space for DVDs, books and even small
pieces of art.
S p o t l i g h t Tu r n s To I P C
After opening its first store at Ampang Point last July, Spotlight
has now expanded to IPC Shopping Centre. It is a store that caters
to crafty hobbyists of all kinds, from party organisers, passionate
home decorators and avid dressmakers. The IPC store will cover
2000 square metres, housing more than 70000 products ranging
from home furnishings and decor, fabrics, right down to craft and
hobby essentials. Sprucing up your home will be less stressful
and indeed hassle free, said General Manager of Marketing for
Spotlight, Jono Gelfand.
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Where Malaysian
T i m b e r Ta k e s
Centre Stage
Malaysian Timber was the star
of the Malaysian International
Furniture Fair Furniture Design
Competition (MIFF FDC),
sponsored by the Malaysian
Timber Council (MTC) with the
support of nine local timber
manufacturers. The aim of the
competition was to promote
awareness about Malaysian
timber as a versatile, beautiful
and eco-friendly material which
constituted 80% of Malaysian
furniture exports.
Contestants were paired with
the timber manufacturers to
create their entries. Stephanie
Ng impressed the judges by her
simply-designed but well-executed
Malaysian Red Balau chair,
winning RM 10000 and accolades
from the international jury, while
Alice Lees multifunctional rattan
cuboid piece and Wan Nur Hanis
Merpauh-made Infinity Lounge
Chair were the first and secondrunners up.
Samsung does
E v e r y t h i n g f o r Yo u
Doing the laundry is tedious, backbreaking work, which is why the wealthy
hired washerwomen to do all their
laundry for them in the years of yore.
Samsungs new activedualwash comes
with a built-in sink with water jets and
a gentle scrubbing surface, providing
a space to pre-treat stubborn spots so
all the washing can be done within the
laundry unit, saving effort and time while
avoiding messes and back pain due to
the sinks height, which negates the
need to crouch while doing the laundry.
F UR T H ER IN FOR M AT IO N ON T HE CO UNCIL S
ACT I V I T IE S CA N B E OB TA INED FR O M WWW.MTC.CO M.MY.
Happy 40th
Anniversary!
The #Atribute Project was launched
in celebration of Giorgio Armanis 40th
Anniversary. Share and show the world
your tribute to Giorgio Armani through the
website, www.atribute.armani.com. The
platform is dedicated to Giorgio Armanis 40
years of existence in the fashion industry. It
consists of forty different themes including,
history, jacket and sketch, for each year
Giorgio Armani existed. Lets not forget
that the consistency and timelessness of
Armanis vision are also seen in the elegant
pieces of furniture under his creation of
Armani Casa. Both fashion and furniture
brings a look of sophistication.
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NOW
Gone are the days when dryers and washes come in separate
machines. With Electroluxs new Time Manager Series, you get a
machine that does all the washing and drying for you.
The Time Manager series of appliances come with a Time
Manager, Auto Sensor Dry, Leaf Lifter and Water Efficiency
functions to ensure greater energy and water savings, while
laundering your clothes gently to elongate their lifespan.
The series comes in 7kg (EWW12742) and 8kg (EWW12842)
capacities, retailing at RM3120-RM 3240 and RM 3480-RM 3600
respectively.
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FEATURE
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PL ACES
WE LOVE
Malaysia and Singapore have always been closely
intertwined. From architectural and historical
buildings, to beautifully designed spaces,
we find gems in Klang Valley and Singapore.
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ALPHABET PRESS
AT, BA N G S A R
BANGSAR,
KLANG
VALLEY
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08
SRI KANDASWAMY
KOVIL,BRICKFIELDS
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W E I - L I N G G A L L E R Y,
BRICKFIELDS
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BRICKFIELDS,
KLANG
VALLEY
BUDDHIST
MAHA VIHARA,
BRICKFIELDS
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CHURCH OF THE
H O LY R O S A R Y,
BRICKFIELDS
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STATE CINEPLEX,
SHAH ALAM
STADIUM
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PETALING JAYA
S U LTA N A B D U L A Z I Z
SHAH GOLF CLUB,
SHAH ALAM
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BRICKFIELDS,
KLANG
VALLEY
LITTLE INDIA,
BRICKFIELDS
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RAJA TUN
U D A L I B R A R Y,
SHAH ALAM
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SHAH ALAM
GALLERY
LORONG BELAKANG,
SHAH ALAM
SHAH ALAM,
KLANG
VALLEY
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P E TA L I N G
JAYA,
KLANG
VALLEY
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Close to China town, The Front Door caf settles on the site
BUKIT JALIL
NATIONAL STADIUM
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and five blocks set around a 2.2ha (5.5 acre) man-made lake.
facilities include the Gallery and critique room and mood court.
of 100 to 600.
TAYLORS
LAKESIDE CAMPUS,
SUBANG JAYA
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CGV CINEMAS,
DAMANSARA
PERDANA
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Enjoy nature as you get a good work out. Besides the jogging
tracks (uphill and downhill), the park spots new exercise
facilities. Apart from a pond and various picnic spots (not to
mention beautiful scenery), there is large enough room for
group activities such as Tai Chi at the base of the park. Just
beware of the birds and monkeys when there is food with you!
Find out how you can participate in organised activities such as
photo ROBIN YONG
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KUALA
LU M P U R,
KLANG
VALLEY
MERDEKA SQUARE,
KUALA LUMPUR
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Z A K K A P I P I T,
CHERAS
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JALAN
YAP AH SHAK,
KUALA LUMPUR
BRICKFIELDS,
KLANG
VALLEY
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M P PJ S P O R T S
COMPLEX, KELANA
JAYA
DPAC, DAMANSARA
PERDANA
Damansara.
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DECK
Prinsep Street
A photography venue thats made up
SINGAPORE
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THE PROJECTOR
G o l d e n M i l e To w e r
The Projector comprises two
thirds of what was the original
Golden Theatre that was built in
1973. It was known for its Chinese
films in the 1970s and 1980s,
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PETAIN ROAD
(near Somme Road)
well-preserved Peranakan
in a bygone era.
Lim Yi Ling,
LASALLE
COLLEGE OF
THE ARTS
McNally Street
CHIJMES
Victoria Street
JALAN
BESAR AREA
Along Tyrwhitt Road and King
Georges Avenue, there are
many hipster cafes such as
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neighbourhood!
Kaffy Tan,
(singer-songwriter nights),
definitely an up-and-coming
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S T. A N D R E W S
CATHEDRAL
S t . A n d r e w s R o a d
ARTISTRY
Jalan Pinang
I co-founded this place, and
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LITTLE INDIA
Its chaotic, manic, spicy,
colourful, noisy and untamed;
THE READING
ROOM
Bukit Pasoh Road
C H I N AT O W N
& OUTRAM,
SINGAPORE
pretentious people.
Leyna Poh,
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BRAS BASAH
COMPLEX
Bain Street
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TELOK AYER
STREET
LUCHA LOCO
Duxton Hill
Jackson Tan,
co-founder of Phunk.
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NEW MAJESTIC
HOTEL
Bukit Pasoh Road
RONIN
Hong Kong Street
shopfront and, on the inside, it
AMOY
Te l o k A y e r S t r e e t
Lim Yi Ling,
Richard Ho architects.
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PARKROYAL
ON PICKERING
Upper Pickering
Street
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THE LIBRARY
Keong Saik Road
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EVERTON
ROAD &
BLAIR ROAD
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A password-only chamber
OPERATION
DAGGER
Ann Siang Hill
ducky, is a must-try.
inspiring in person!
Angela Low,
Angie Pasley,
SOUTH-WEST,
SINGAPORE
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DAWSON ESTATE
Queenstown
REFLECTIONS
KEPPEL BAY
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BOWLAND CAFE
International
Business Park
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CANOPY
WALK ON THE
SOUTHERN
RIDGES TRAIL
Its a good place for a
morning stroll, as nature
calms me. I also like the
feeling of walking amid
greenery at lofty heights.
Don Tan, Home & Decor
associate art director.
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TIONG BAHRU
ESTATE
photo NPARKS
KENT RIDGE
PARK
occasionally, snakes!
Jo Harrison, co-founder of
Singapore Trading Post.
a downtown oasis.
Anouk van der El,
founder of Time Capsules.
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WESSEX ESTATE
One-North
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large-scale installations.
Jackson Tan,
co-founder of Phunk.
BINCHO AT
HUA BEE
M o h G u a n Te r r a c e
Chloe Elkerton,
co-founder of E&A Interiors.
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REDHILL
MARKET
HAW
PAR VILLA
Pasir Panjang Road
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ORCHARD &
R I V E R VA L L E Y ,
SINGAPORE
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PS CAFE
Palais
Renaissance
Over the years, PS Cafe has
earned itself a reputation as a
fashionable venue for casual
meals. Journey East founder
Anita Sam likes visiting as
the spaces are designforward, and Alex Kwan,
principal designer at Museum
Homes, is always inspired
by the ambience. Home &
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EMERALD HILL
It is one of the most colourful
streets in Singapore, and
has gorgeous Peranakan
architecture with hints of
Chinese baroque and Asian
art deco details. Youll forget
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photo NLB
windows here.
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LIBRARY@
ORCHARD
Orchard Gateway
SOMERSET
SKATE PARK
Im inspired by urban
Rebeckka Wong,
Home & Decor editor.
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TANGLIN
SHOPPING
CENTRE
STRANGE
& DERANGED
Palais Renaissance
a toasted sandwich at
Steeples Deli!
Angela Low,
Jo Harrison, co-founder of
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THE WHITE
RABBIT
Harding Road
Housed in a garrison chapel
built for the British in the
1940s, this restaurant has
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MARTINI BAR
AT MEZZA9
Scotts Road
Christopher Guy,
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photo THE WHITE RABBIT
BISHANANG MO KIO
PARK
Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
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SCHOOL OF
THE ARTS
SINGAPORE
Bras Basah Road
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LAZARUS
ISLAND
Nature is a great source of
inspiration and Lazarus Island,
Angela Low,
SINGAPORE
BOTANIC
GARDENS
Cluny Road
are inspiring.
Jonathan Lim,
interior designer at
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CAPELLA HOTEL
Sentosa
VENTURE
FURTHER
TRY THESE
WALKING TRAILS
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EXPLORE SINGAPORES
HIDDEN GEMS ON YOUR
OWN TWO FEET!
QUAYSIDE ISLE
Sentosa
out of Singapore. It is also the
perfect spot to sip on a glass of
Prosecco after dinner, and watch
families walk their dogs
on the wide deck next to where
the yachts are docked.
Mavis Ang,
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SINGAPORE POLO
CLUB
Mount Pleasant Road
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EAST COAST
ROAD
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HOUSE NO. 1
Pulau Ubin
This is a little Tudor-style home
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THE COASTAL
SETTLEMENT
Netheravon Road
EAST COAST
PARK
reminds me of my childhood
paraphernalia scattered
Nathan Yong,
furniture designer.
senior designer.
National Parks
Join one of the numerous
free tours provided by the
National Parks and learn
more about the local flora
and fauna. There are
plenty of DIY trails on its
website to check out, too.
www.tinyurl.com/nparksgarden
Thinkscape
If you are looking to take
away a little more than
just general knowledge on
local culture, Thinkscape
is the tour for you. Its
trails will introduce you
to interesting spaces and
people, and are designed
to highlight current issues
affecting the nation.
www.thinkscape.com.sg
Singapore
Footprints
A group of Nanyang
Technological University
students take time out
every weekend to conduct
tours around Singapore
River and through Bugis.
While these are catered
more for tourists, locals
can see Singapore from a
different perspective, too.
The tours are free and no
sign up is necessary!
www.singaporefootprints.com
text LOUISA CLARE LIM & AMANDA JAYNE LEE & NG YI XIANG photography WINSTON CHUANG, VERNON WONG & JASPER YU art direction DON TAN & YEW XIN YI
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DECORATING
YOUR
BATHROOM
Master the art of selecting bathroom accessories
to create a style based on themes.
PRACTICAL
RESOLUTION
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BLACK &
WHITE
photo KIMGRES
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BELOW
Matte stainless
steel pump, and
white cotton jar,
both from Howards
Storage World. Dip
black and white
canister, from CB2.
Other items,
stylists own.
LEFT
Small storage
basket, from
Howards Storage
World. Gridlock
raw industrial large
basket, from Crate
& Barrel. Citta
houndstooth
bath mat, Missoni
Kieth zigzag bath
towel, and Citadel
bath sheet, all
from Robinsons.
ABOVE
Axor Citterio
shower pipe and
basin mixer,
price upon request,
all from Hansgrohe.
Cohen large
candleholder, and
Grey soap dish,
both from Crate
& Barrel. Rubber
base pump, from
Howards Storage
World. Stainless
steel canister with
lid, and Reflection
hand mirror,
both from CB2.
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Axor Urquiola
bathtubs and
Axor shower pipe,
designed by Front,
price upon request,
from Hansgrohe.
Eucalyptus rosemary
dainty diffuser, and
scenting clay earth
diffuser, both from
Mt. Sapola. Silver
mint Jelp cup, from
Crate & Barrel.
Brass flamant box,
Paon brass perro
tray, Pacific oval
mirror tray, Brass
claw magnifier, all
from Robinsons.
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LEFT
Axor Urquiola
concealed basin
mixer and
washbasin, price
upon request, both
from Hansgrohe.
Giardino segreto
candle, from
Robinsons.
Vagabond house
tomato pitcher,
Small two-tiered
G&C cake stand,
Decor sea urchin,
and Vagabond
house olive branch
glass bowl, all from
Strange Associates.
Other items,
stylists own.
text MAVIS ANG AND NG YI XIANG photography VERNON WONG art direction KAFFY TAN location HANSGROHE
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ST Y LE
SOAKED
When it comes to helping you unwind
after a long day, the design of your
bathroom and whats in it, is as
important as the cleansing effect of
water. Weve rounded up the bestlooking tubs, faucets, washbasins,
showerheads and more.
BATHTUBS
Though spaceconsuming,
bathtubs instantly
up the style
quotient of your
bathroom, lending
it a spa-like vibe.
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Elegant and
eco-friendly,
this stone
composite
Harmony tub
is inspired by
lotus petals
and designed by
Kelly Hoppen.
Available
at Apaiser.
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FAUCETS
1. Equipped with a soft-open
technology, the basin mixer with
pop-up waste from Rocas Lanta
collection has a 360 degree
handle.
2. Having won the Product Design
Awards from Red Dot, Eurodisc
Joy faucet line has bodies inclined
toward the user at a sevendegree angle. The faucets from
Grohes Eurodisc Joy line is
equipped with the EcoJoy watersaving technology which lets you
have precise fingertip control over
the water mix. It is also equipped
with AquaGuide mousseur and
Speed Clean technology.
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photo GROHE
BATHTUBS
1. The rectangular bathtubs from Rocas Modo
collection are made from a new material called Surfex
which its purpose is to ensure a solid surface. The
bathtub comes with a shelf and a drawer. Suitable to be
placed in private or public places, they are available in
elegant dark mirror or warm city oak surface.
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WASHBASINS
Need more storage? Vanity-mounted
basins, such as vessel and integral
sinks, are the way to go. Fancy classic,
traditional designs? Youll love pedestal
washbasins. Stuck with a compact bath?
Wall-mounted washbasins offer the
visual tidiness you seek.
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SHOWER HEADS
1. The Croma Select Multi hand
shower set from Hansgrohe is
equipped with a clever Select
technology. With the press of a
button, you are able to switch
the type of spray from soft rain
shower, powerful IntenseRain
mode to the pulsating water jet
massage.
2. Equipped with a Cold Start
technology and flow limiters,
Rocas Raindream saves water
and energy.
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WATER CLOSETS
You not only want your water
closets to look good, but, they
must be functional as well. Here
are a few types of water bidets
available and how you can choose
the right ones based on the toilet
you have.
ROCA IN-WASH
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BEDROOM SPECIAL
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BED
The bed is your most reliable
companion. It embraces you
when you go to sleep at night,
and lets you drop all the burdens
upon your shoulders as you put
them away until tomorrow.
THIS PAGE
Try leather
finishings in your
bedroom for
timeless style and
durability.
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RIGHT
Try a king-sized
bed if space is not
a concern. Think of
all the room youll
have!
BOTTOM
RIGHT
Choose your
bedspreads
according to your
personal style.
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RIGHT
A royal purple
wallpaper acting
as part of a feature
wall. Available at
Goodrich Global
BOTTOM
RIGHT
Wavy patterns
create movement.
Available at
Goodrich Global
BELOW
WALLPAPER
Assuming youve gotten over the
paint vs. wallpaper argument
and decided to select wallpaper
options for your bedroom, which
one should you choose?
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FANS
Were fans of fans because they
keep us cool. Modern fans are
smarter and better-looking too.
1.Save electricity and money off
your phone bill by selecting a
fan that runs on the DC motor.
It is more efficient because
unlike an AC motor, which has
an electromagnetic rotor and
stator, the DC motor has a
permanent magnet rotor, thus
using less electricity to power it.
2. Control the airflow of the
environment with a touch of a
button. Program the fan to turn
on or go to sleep after a certain
time.
3. If you have a low ceiling, go
for a fan with a shorter body.
Consequently, if you have a
higher ceiling, you can select
one with a longer body. This
measure ensures that your
ceiling will not look lower than
it should, making the space feel
as wide and open as possible.
TOP
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LEFT
Create a dreamy
ambiance by using a
cascading chandelier
or with pendant lights
in different lengths.
RIGHT
Handmade Murano
glass lamps.
BELOW
These serpentine
lamps are sure to
cater to quirky people.
BOTTOM
Lampshades matter.
Choose simple, neutral
designs to match them
with the other pieces
you already have.
LAMPS AND
LIGHTING
Lighting changes everything. It
can lift sombre moods, create
different ambiances and even
encourage inspiration. Bask
your bedroom in an ethereal
glow or make it as bright as day,
its your call.
1.Use a cascading chandelier
or a series of pendant lights of
varying lengths to create the
desired look for your bedroom.
2. These standing lamps are
made of Murano glass, and are
sure to please the eye, even
from afar.
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A very impressive
sofa-bed-recliner
hybrid.
BELOW
Choose a sofa-bed
with a minimalistic
design for easy
conversion.
BOTTOM
LEFT
Photo by BoConcept
SOFA-BEDS
Sofa-beds perform dual
functions, as a place to hang
out and to rest. If your guests
have frequent overnight stays
at your house, invest in a sturdy
sofa-bed for added comfort and
functionality. Now the question
is, should you take the sofa-bed
when it comes to bedtime, or
your guests?
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Photo by Akemi Uchi
Protect your
mattress with one
of these.
BOTTOM
Pretty, white
wicker baskets to
keep your bedroom
organized.
ACCESSORIES
Sometimes, it is the smallest
things that count. They could
be the reason why you return to
your home to escape the perils
you have been through during
the day.
1. Light, airy curtains make for
a room filled with light in the
daytime. They not only give you
privacy that you need, but they
will also let sunlight through.
2. Mattress protectors are
essential if you suffer from
severe allergies. These keep
bedbugs, mites and dust from
entering the mattress itself.
They also keep the mattress
clean by absorbing any liquid
and dissipating them into the air
through wicking.
3. This assortment of white
wicker baskets will keep your
bedroom spick and span.
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SLEEPING
SOLUTIONS
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FEATURE
ARE THEY
REALLY EQUAL?
OPPOSITE
The Asri
Sofasdesign is
the culmination of
various South-East
Asian cultural
influences through
the eyes of
designer Jaya
Ibrahim.
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photo JANINE
These copies may look exactly like the originals, but they might not
have all the inherent qualities of the originals. Thus, in all truth,
things are not at all equal between original-design
furniture and its copy.
There is also the matter of
morality and conscience when
choosing between an original
and a copy. When an original
piece is bought, the buyer can
be utterly sure that they have
purchased furniture that is utterly
sound, from its features to the
ethics behind it. The royalties
to its designer are being paid,
and the high cost of the product
is justified to ensure superior
quality products are made, which
is then used to justify superior
working conditions for the
employees that produce them
and also materials that originate
from sustainable sources.
When a copy is bought, no
doubt, the hard work of the
designer goes unappreciated;
the materials used to make the
copy are shoddily pieced together
by laborers who work without
rest. Thus, when an original is
bought, the best of everything
that revolves around it is bought
along with it, and with the copy,
the worst. In a quote to the
Independent UK newspaper, the
editor of Elle Dcor UK, Michelle
Ogundehin said, My issue with
these copies would be the hidden
costs within them. They might
do the environment a lot of harm
and have unclear labour costs.
Who knows about their working
conditions if the furniture can be
produced at such a cheap price?
RIGHT
A Bikini Wood
Chair from Moroso
LEFT PAGE
A classic design
by Janine
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FEATURE
BARE MINIMUM
There are no tell-tale signs of flashy design in the works
of these designers. Their individual take on minimalism
produces unique products.
CHARLES KALKAPIAN
WHEN WAR CAME TO HIS HOME COUNTRY, FORMER GRAFFITI ARTIST,
FURNITURE AND PRODUCT DESIGNER, CHARLES KALKAPIAN AND HIS
FAMILY LEFT LEBANON FOR FRANCE. I WAS BORN IN BEIRUT BUT
MY FAMILY CAME FROM ARMENIA, THE DESIGNER EXPLAINS.
FROM LEFT
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MIRON LIOR
SOMETHING OPENED THE FLOODGATES AND I HAVE BEEN DESIGNING EVER
SINCE, MIRON LIOR SPEAKS OF THE INTEREST HE DISCOVERED WHEN HE
WAS 25 YEARS OLD. IT WAS HIS GIG AS A DJ THAT MADE HIM QUIT HIS JOB
IN IT AND BEGIN HIS CAREER AS A DESIGNER.
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FO R MO R E INFO R MATION,
VISIT WWW.STO NE-DS GNS .C OM
CLOCKWISE
FROM LEFT
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BOOKSHELVES
Before bookshelves were invented, boxes and containers were used to
store scrolls inscribed by monks. These cumbersome 100 feet-long
scrolls, were later made into square-shaped manuscript volumes by
the Romans in the first century. This led to the inventions of different
types of bookshelves by prominent figures. They include Fu Xi in 544,
French cabinet-maker, Charles Andre Boulle and third president of
United States, Thomas Jefferson.
F L AT.C
SYSTEM
The B&B Italias
Flat.C System
stores your books,
television and hi-fi
accessories in one
place. Designed by
Antonio Citterio, the
25cm deep shelf
made in lacquered
wood, relies
on crosspieces
connected at the
back for stability.
Available from Space.
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COMO
BOOKCASE
It looks like a photo
frame. Fill in the empty
spaces of the Como
Bookcase with books
and decorative pieces
to personalise your
room. It is available
in matt charcoal
grey, white and ash
grey. Customisation
is possible with
this bookcase from
BoConcept.
Available from BoConcept
OKA
Bring a sense of originality into your home.
Designer Kazuko Okamotos OKA gives you
the option of different sized modules (single or
double bay shelving unit), material (lacquer or
veneer) and colour (satin white, mastic, argile,
elephant, mustard, lavender blue or walnut to
arrange) to create a unique gradient.
Available from Ligne Roset.
OBLIQUE
SHELF
Searching for a classier
way to display your
books? Mooois Oblique
Shelf designed by
Marcel Wanders displays
books and magazines
of various sizes and
thickness on a flat
surface. Made from
oak, the shelf functions
like a mood board.
Books are supported
by a wooden paneled
frame underneath each
column of the shelf.
Available from Space.
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WEB SHELF
Slanted but stable, the Web Shelf designed by
Daniel Libeskind for Poliform is designed with
an arrangement of blocks and voids. To make
things interesting, when placed in the middle
of a room, you have access to books from
both sides. The Web Shelf is made from
Dupont Corain.
Available from Space.
B I L LY B O O K C A S E
Here is a classic bookcase to store your reads.
The white Billy Bookcase from Ikea comes
with a contrasting yellow background. There
are six spaces to fill your books in and they are
large enough to accommodate taller books.
Billy is perfect for the study or childrens room.
Available from Ikea.
BOOKWORM SHELF
Youre a bookworm! Make an official
declaration with the Bookworm Shelf designed
by Ron Arad for Kartell. It not only makes a
good decorative wall piece, but is able to hold
books, toys, CDs and DVDs up to 10kg on
each support. Furthermore, the shelf can be
reshaped into any desirable form without its
toughness and functionality compromised.
Available from Space.
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TOLBIAC BOOKSHELF
Designed by Grgoire de Lafforest, the Tolbiac
bookshelf stands in a fashionable position. The
stairs-like design on the bottom half of the
shelf can be shifted from the right to the left.
Available from Ligne Roset.
PLANOPHORE
British designers, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
were inspired by the original Planophore,
the first stable aeroplane model powered by
twisted rubber bands. Introduced at Milans
Salone Del Mobile 2014 by Vitra, their bookshelf,
Planophore, also functions as a room partition.
Position its unique aluminium panels parallel to
the shelf to transform it into a room partition or
perpendicularly as a book shelf.
B I L LY/ OX B E R G B O O K C A S E
Display new books at the top and hide the
older ones at the bottom part of the bookcase.
Ikeas Billy/Oxberg Bookcase has glass
paneled doors to keep dust away.
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SIMPLE
PLEASURES
The home of the late Danish architect Finn Juhl is the
epitome of the Danish Modern design approach.
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OPPOSITE
PAGE
RIGHT
The light-filled
living room cum
study. The chair
on the left is the
famous, widelycopied Chieftain
chair, designed by
Juhl in 1949.
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OPPOSITE
PAGE
A tea room
adjacent to the
study. A Vilhelm
Lundstrm still life
hangs on the wall.
Juhl designed the
table in 1968. The
upholstered chairs
are the FJ45 chairs
and the other is
the NV44 chair.
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ABOVE
A conference table
in the master
bedroom. The
pendant lamp was
designed by Poul
Henningsen.
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B O L D
M OV E
Large colourful paintings, statement-making
furnishings and hypnotic patterned tiles
come together to create beautiful, dramatic
interiors in this home.
WHO
A bachelor in his
40s and his
two cats
HOME
Three-bedroom
apartment
SIZE
1,650sqf
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The open-concept
apartment features
bold patterned
tiles from Hafary
throughout the
common areas.
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ABOVE
The figurines of
James and his
mum displayed
in a glass bell jar
on a Punt console
from Pomelo are a
fun alternative to
family photos.
FAR RIGHT
Dramatic decor
pieces help anchor
the study area,
which is also a
transitional space
leading to the
bedrooms.
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117
118
ABOVE
The 3m-long
dining table from
Pomelo is able
to accommodate
many guests
comfortably.
LEFT
A colourful striped
rug in the living
room offers a
daring contrast
to the Peranakaninspired tiles.
OPPOSITE
The artwork in
the dining room
was sourced from
Thailand, and is
made with recycled
tin siding panels.
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RIGHT
The master
bedrooms flooring
is finished with
grey hexagonal
tiles with white
grouting for a
graphic look.
BOTTOM
LEFT
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text LOUISA CLARE LIM photography WINSTON CHUANG art direction YEW XIN YI
BOSCH SPECIAL
BOSCH GOES
INTELLIGENT
A smarter, cleaner kitchen emerges when German
technology adapts to Asian cooking needs.
Bosch introduced a line of hobs and
hoods with INTELLI features that cater
specifically to Asian needs, so users can
cook with flair whilst keeping the kitchen
clean and fresh along with the rest of the
house. The gas and electric hobs in the
range are designed to be wider than their
European counterparts to accommodate
Asian cookware, such as woks and
large pots that are not used in Western
cooking. The launching of the Asian
range realises our effort in introducing
German efficiency and technology into
Asian kitchens by adapting with the way
Asians cook their food,
Here are some incredible features
of Boschs Asian Ranges INTELLI
innovations:
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D A R I N G
T O B E
D I F F E R E N T
No major renovation here. This couple
transformed their apartment simply
with decorations!
WHO
A couple and their
bull terrier
HOME
A two-bedroom
condominium unit
SIZE
786sqf
RIGHT
Part steampunk,
part British, and
part classic, the
living room is a
bold combination
of dramatic details
that come together
to form an
eccentric style.
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123
124
ABOVE
The kitchen
cabinets are
fronted by ornate
frame-in-frame
doors that the
homeowner
designed.
OPPOSITE
Despite having to
downsize, Calvin
embraced his love
for decorative
spaces and went
all out in styling
a living room that
has a talking point
at every turn.
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126
ABOVE
Instead of
cramming the
shelves with
numerous
collectibles,
Calvin stuck to a
few to keep the
room looking
neat and tidy.
OPPOSITE
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A N
E L E G A N T
E A S E
In this simple, streamlined white
space, its the many treasured items
from friends and family that enrich
the interiors with meaning.
WHO
Architectural and
design consultant
Laura Phay
HOME
A four-room flat
SIZE
1,000sqf
LEFT
The all-white
foundation of the
common area sets
a crisp and unifying
base for furniture
and accessories
of varying styles.
Even the seemingly
random ornaments
that have been
collected or gifted
seem perfectly
at home on the
custom-made shelf
above the sofa.
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130
ABOVE
Floral arrangements
and plenty of
plants pepper the
apartment, softening
the look of the space.
OPPOSITE
RIGHT
The couple
favours a
clean palette
that brings
about a
sense of
lightness.
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133
134
ABOVE
Grafunkts AA shelf
was chosen for the
study as its design
echoes the upturned
edge of the living
rooms metal shelf.
OPPOSITE, TOP
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LEFT
A bedroom,
which has been
converted into her
office, holds pieces
that have followed
her through the
years, such as
a bench bought
from Taiwan, and a
minimalist mobile
acquired in Sydney
while she was still
a student.
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A R AW
APPE AL
A major reconstruction revealed
raw elements that worked to
the advantage of this interiors
industrial loft style.
WHO
A couple in their
early 30s
HOME
A nine-year-old
condominium
SIZE
1,000sqf
RIGHT
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OPPOSITE
The homeowners
picked an unusual
hue of orange-rust
for their Eames
lounge chair
a bold choice
that adds a dash
of playfulness to
the industrialstyle interior. A
structural pillar
was chipped away
to reveal its raw
form, then coated
with epoxy to
become a cool
feature wall.
ABOVE
A shallow false
ceiling hides
unsightly pipes and
wiring, and creates
a halo lighting
feature with
amber-coloured
LED bulbs.
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ABOVE
The refrigerator
and washing
machine are hidden
behind kitchen
cabinet doors with
customised handles.
The patterned floor
tiles by Spanish
designer Patricia
Urquiola lend an
eclectic contrast
to the black
furnishings, while
demarcating the
kitchen space.
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LEFT
Patterned Patricia
Urquiola floor tiles
flow from the kitchen
to the common
bathroom, and are
inlaid in the shower
wall niche, too.
White honeycomb
wall tiles lend
contrast and
a vintage
European vibe.
BELOW
The master
bathroom
boasts a similar
retro influence,
with old-school
patterned
ceramic tiles.
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RIGHT &
BELOW
The master
bedroom is simple
and restful, thanks
to basic furniture
pieces. The space
is also accented by
a pair of custommade lamps and
a brightly coloured
painting.
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FULL
OF
CHARACTER
At just 506sqf, this cheery apartment is
home not just to Norman and Judy,
but also to Astroboy and Tintin!
WHO
A couple in their 40s
HOME
One-bedroom
condominium unit
SIZE
506sqf
RIGHT
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148
RIGHT
Glass panels
one of which slides
to allow access
into the bedroom
were installed
to replace a solid
wall. This allows
more light into the
small bedroom,
and makes it
appear larger.
(OPPOSITE)
TOP
Carmen specially
designed the
platform to
maximise the
whole raised area
as concealed
storage, which
is made up of
compartments that
open in sections.
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ABOVE, LEFT
As an extension of
the living area, the
patio is furnished
with knick-knacks
and other novelty
decorations that
infuse the space
with character.
ABOVE, RIGHT
At the back
entrance to the
patio, a mobile
bar cart the
homeowners
purchased from
CB2 sits below
wall-mounted
typography
posters made
of timber.
OPPOSITE
The semisheltered
patio, located
conveniently
beside the
condominium
pool, is an
inviting gardenlike space thanks
to the faux grass
flooring. The
best time to relax
out here is in the
evening, when
its really breezy!
says Judy.
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GST
NO ESCAPE, NO EXEMPTIONS
All goods and services are taxed under the Malaysian Goods and Services Tax
(GST), so how will this affect our readers?
Background information
Implemented on 1 April 2015, the
Malaysian Goods and Services
Tax (GST) is a new consumption
tax levied upon the provision
of all goods and services in
Malaysia except for a few
exempted and zero-rated items.
Its implementation has aims of
creating a more transparent tax
system, whereby weaknesses
in the taxation system, like
double (even triple, in certain
cases) taxation, tax evasions and
erosions are eradicated as well
as to increase tax compliance
while making it easier to
administer due to its self-policing
properties.
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The Bad
Although the purchase of
residential property is not
taxable under the GST, the
materials used in construction
are subject to it. This would
mean that the price of properties
will increase as the property
developers cannot claim input
tax credit. Homes might be
dearer to purchase for the mere
reason that they are becoming
more costly to build, and as
a result, property developers
would seek to increase the
prices of the homes they have
built. Property developer, the
Mah Sing Group released
a statement that they have
projected for residential
property prices to increase
at a rate of 3%-4% after GST
implementation.
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The Neutral
The rise in property prices should,
in all actuality, create a downturn
in the property market. This is
because buyers will be turned
away from buying new properties
due to increased prices. In an
interview with the Star newspaper
in January 2015, CIMB research
proposed that buyers would
be utilizing a wait-and-see
approach in regards to property
for a span of six to nine months
after 1 April 2015. Such behaviour
is usually in line with consumer
behaviour in other countries.
However, the stagnation in
property purchase will naturally
act as an incentive for developers
to make their properties more
attractive to consumers. This
would lead them to seek to add
value in their properties for
prospective buyers. These can
come in the form of waived legal
fees, discounts and even providing
better infrastructure to their
developments.
Using formulae derived from
the statutes provided by the RMC
and Loanstreet.com.my, we are
GOOD NE WS!
Income tax rates will
decrease by 2% in 2015
and the bracket for the
highest income to be taxed
has been increased from
RM 100, 000 to RM 400,
000. This means those with
incomes between RM100,
000 and RM 399, 999
annually will no longer be
paying the highest income
tax rate.
Taxes for cars are
expected to decrease by
4%. Time to get a new car!
Property bought in the
secondary market will not
be taxed. Think pre-owned,
people!
Decreasing crude
oil prices could lead to a
trickle-down effect that will
lead to an overall decrease
in the cost of materials that
might be able to offset the
price increases caused by
the GST.
Cost
Profit
Margin
Sales
Price
Sales
Tax
Tax
Collected
Total
Collected
Construction
Materials
First Schedule
(eg.: bricks, cement
and floor tiles)
80000
80000
20%
96000
0%
96000
Second Schedule
(eg.: Other building
materials)
90000
90000
20%
108000
5%
5400
113400
Construction
209400
209400
50%
314100
0%
314100
Developer
314100
314100
50%
471150
0%
471150
Cost
Profit
Margin
Sales
Price
GST
Tax
Collected
Total
Collected
Construction and
Development
Standard
Rated Goods
(Non exempted,
non zero-rated)
170000
170000
20%
204000
6%
12240
216240
Construction and
Development
Construction
216240
204000
50%
306000
6%
18360
324360
Developer
324360
324360
50%
486540
0%
486540
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The Good
There is a silver lining though,
behind all the increases in cost
that seem to come with the GST.
The fact of the matter is that the
dipping price of crude oil will
have also led to the decrease in
the cost of goods and services
in general via the trickle-down
effect. There is a possibility that
this decrease in price is enough to
offset the price increases incurred
by the GST.
Property prices on the
secondary market are not affected
by the GST. This means that
once a person has bought a new
property and decides to sell it
sometime after; the GST will not
be levied upon it even if the result
of the sale exceeds RM500, 000.
Thus, it would be cheaper to buy a
home from the secondary market.
BE SAV V Y
There will be
unscrupulous parties
that will abuse the
new GST system.
Be wary and do the
appropriate readings
on the rulings so you
do not get caught
unawares in any
transaction.
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TECH 101
TECHNOLOGY
UNLOCKED
With digital locks replacing
mechanical locks, the future
of home security starts at your
door. Heres a guide to some of
the smartest locks around.
MOST POCKET-FRIENDLY
Danalock from Denmark is
the only lock listed here that
can be linked up to a Z-Wave
home automation system.
Dont fret if you dont have
Z-Wave, it still works
with Bluetooth.
The lock contains all the
basic functions of a smart
lock; it unlocks the door as
it senses your mobile phone,
can be programmed to open
at certain timings and has
a sleek, simple design.
Its also the cheapest of
all the locks here, with prices
starting at US$159 (RM580).
Available at www.danalock.com.
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EASIEST TO INSTALL
Unlike the other locks, Lockitron is installed on the
inside of your home, which means no one outside
will be aware of your smart lock. Simply fasten
it over your existing lock and your installation
is complete.
The lock is connected to an app, available for
both Android (www.tinyurl.com/LockitronAndroid)
and iOS (www.tinyurl.com/LockitronApple), and
unlocks automatically when it senses your phone.
The same app will send you notifications
when the locks motion sensors detect someone
knocking on or unlocking your door.
Lockitron is priced at US$179 (RM645), pre-orders can
be made at www.lockitron.com.
MOST PR ACTICAL
What makes the Kwikset
Kevo Smart Lock so attractive
is that even though the
Bluetooth-enabled lock opens
with a touch of a finger, it still
comes equipped with a good
old-fashioned keyhole.
As you approach the door,
the lock recognises an app on
MOST FUNCTIONS
Samsungs latest digital lock,
the SHS-P718, is both a lock and
a door handle, making it one of
the most attractive options for
homeowners. The stylish pushpull handle, as opposed to the
traditional lever handle, makes it
easy for them to open the door.
It also makes unlocking the
door a breeze with its various
modes of access. Homeowners
can unlock the door using their
fingerprints, a pin code, an access
card or a mechanical key.
The Samsung SHS-P718 is priced
at $1,150 and available at Hanman
International, #03-157 IMM Building,
tel: +65-6564-4704.
Cons
Convenience:
With the promise of
keyless entry, smart
locks have eliminated
the struggle of digging
through your bag for
your keys while juggling
bags of groceries at the
same time.
New technology:
Smart locks are
still relatively new,
which means not all the
kinks have been worked
out yet. But as more
companies invest in
smart-home technology,
there will be a marked
improvement in
home security.
Remote-access:
Equipped with Wi-Fi
capabilities and eKeys,
smart locks make it
possible to unlock
the door remotely for
deliveries, visitors or
family members at any
time of the day.
Security: Most locks
come equipped with
security notifications
that inform owners
through their phone
when someone enters
or knocks on their door.
Some even take photos.
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TECH 101
APP
HELP
From measuring your
spaces, colouring
your walls and
keeping your home
safe from intruders,
our top 10 list of free
apps for the home is
worth checking out.
BRIGHT NEST
This app provides tips to
homeowners who need help
cleaning and organising
their home. It offers tutorials
based on your cleaning needs.
For example, if you have a
dishwasher, it will pull out
several articles on them for
you to read. With an in-built
calendar and to-do list, the app
can help you create a handy
timetable for chores.
Available on iOS and Android
DULUX VISUALISER
Getting ready to paint your walls? This innovative app from Dulux is perfect for those who
need a little more than paint swatches to decide on their homes colour palette. Youll be
able to view the new paint colours on your actual walls through the screen of your mobile
device, making choosing a palette so much easier and less intimidating!
Available on iOS and Android
ROOM SCAN
Room Scan helps you
draw your homes floor
plan by scanning your
walls. Press your phone
against one wall till it
beeps, then move on to
the next wall and so on
until youre back at the
first wall. The layout will
appear on your phone
sans doors or windows,
unless you paid for that
function. Still in its early
stages, the layouts
dimensions will appear
a little warped, but can
be adjusted manually.
Available on iOS
PHOTO
MEASURES LITE
Perfect for furniturehunting homeowners.
Photo Measures Lite
gives you a handy
reference to the
measurements of the
spaces in your home.
Snap a shot of the corner
youre looking to revamp,
manually measure
spaces and save the
measurements onto the
photo through the apps
function. Youll just have
to refer to only one picture
to see if that sofa will fit in
your living room.
Available on iOS and Android
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MANY THING
Many Thing is a home
security app, but what it
also offers is a live video
feed on a secondary
camera that you leave
running at home. It can
also be controlled by your
primary mobile phone
through the same app.
Available on iOS and Android
SORTLY
A home organisation app,
Sortly helps you catalogue your
belongings. Snap a picture and
add it to a category to keep
track of its location. The app
is great for those who need to
keep stock of their valuables
and those who are moving.
It also helps that the visuals
are bright and cheerful!
FURNISH
Furnish was first known as Ikea Now, an
app that superimposed 3-D images of Ikea
furnishings onto the image of the space
on your phones screen. The image can
be adjusted for size, rotated and saved for
further reference. It has since extended its
collection to include Crate and Barrels,
among other brands.
Available on iOS and Android
KRESTA
MAGIC PL AN
Magic Plan helps you create
accurate layouts of your home
using images of rooms and
virtual rulers to pinpoint corners
and wall edges. The process is
a little tedious at first, especially
with the compulsory tutorial
videos you have to watch, but
the end result is worth it. It also
allows you to add windows and
furniture pieces to your layout.
Available on iOS and Android
SALIENT EYE
A home security app, Salient
Eye works like a motion
detector in your home. Set
up a spare phone with the
Salient Eye app and leave it
running. If the app detects any
movement, it sends a text and
email alert to your primary
phone with pictures of the
intruder who crossed Salient
Eyes path.
Available on Android
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KITCHEN
Making a Mark
You wont forget whose glass is
whose again with Qualy Bandscape
Glass Marker. These forest-themed
non-slip grip markers are perfect
to be used during family reunions
and parties. They allow you to have
a better grip of your glass. They
come in a set of six designs.
Available from www.dsyr.com
All-knotted-Up
It is both a huge serving dish and
contemporary home decoration. Inspired
by Japanese knotwork, Mizuhiki, Royal
Selangors large serving dish has an intricate
pewter detailing running down its side. It
reflects affection, warmth and togetherness.
Personalise this gift for your mother by
engraving a special message on the wooden
surface. The serving dish is from Royal
Selangors latest collection, Knot.
Serving Utensils
Whats for lunch? More
importantly, do you have the
right tools to serve lunch? If
you dont, get a Qualy Sparrow
Server Set. It includes a ladle,
spaghetti server, slotted and
solid spoon. Made from high
quality plastic, the server set
comes in a practical holder
which is in the form of a tree.
Available from
Delima Homes online store,
www.delimahome.com.my
Te a L i g h t L a n t e r n
Love your tea? The Golden Blessing Tea Gift holds up to 12 tea bags and
four different types of tea for you to choose from. But what is tea without an
extraordinary packaging? Made from Taiwan, the box can be used as an ordinary
lamp or a festive lantern. It is equipped with seven coloured LED lights.
Available from www.corpick.com
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Silicon Blue
P i n e a p p l e Ta r t s
It is so pretty that you may not want to put your pots on it.
This Delft Blue Trivet looks like it came out of someones
cross-stitch work. The everlasting bloom from Jensen +
Co is highly durable as it is made from a flexible silicon
material.
Makes: : 40 pieces
Preparation Time: 60 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes (including jam)
Mood Bin
Look out for the new FlipBin from Brabantia. The 30-litre
FlipBin are available in six colour combinations. The attractive
colours include striking White with Yellow rim, soft Mineral
Pink with Red Rim, Anthracite with Blue trimming, warm Red
FlipBin, a fresh Mineral Mint and a pure Matt Steel one. Choose
a bin that goes with your style and mood. Furthermore, you only
need to flip the lid with a finger and watch the bin open to reveal
a colourful inner bucket.
For more information from www.brabantia.com
Ingredients
Paste
Two cans 410g Ayam Brand Pineapple Cubes, drained and finely
blended
100g castor sugar
One cinnamon stick
Dough
150g butter, cold and diced
75g icing sugar
One egg yolk
30ml cold water
One teaspoon vanilla essence
teaspoon salt
280g all-purpose flour
50g corn flour
One egg, beaten with a pinch of salt for egg wash
Method
Paste
1. Place blended pineapple, sugar and cinnamon stick into a pot.
Cook by mixing continuously until dry. Set it aside to cool.
Dough
1. Place dry ingredients into a bowl. Blend butter until crumbly.
Add yolk and vanilla essence to produce a smooth textured
dough. Add a little bit of water if the dough is crumbly. Cover
with plastic and have it chilled for 20 minutes.
2. Roll the dough to a inch thickness in between two plastic
sheets. Stamp the dough to produce the shapes you want and
transfer them into trays lined with baking paper.
Tart
1. Roll a teaspoon of
cooked pineapple paste
into a small ball and
place it into the stamped
dough.
2. Bake in a preheated
oven at 175 Celcius for
15 minutes until golden
brown. Cool them on
wire racks.
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buying guide
MALAYSIA
Acacia Fine Fabrics
tel: +603-4252-3378
www.acaciafabrics.com
A-Jung Electric
Sdn Bhd
Suite E-06-08,
Plaza Mont Kiara,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-6201-9101
Alpha
tel: +603-5740-6666
www.alphamalaysia.com
Apex
BoConcept
Bilton Industrial
Products Sdn Bhd
Feruni Ceramiche
12 Jalan 213
Petaling Jaya
tel: +603-7784-7277
Goodrich Global
M-2-2 Block M
Plaza Damas Phase II
Kuala Lumpur
tel: +603-6201-5757
Gudang Damansara
S15 Bangsar Shopping
Centre
Kuala Lumpur
tel: +603-2092-2618
Guocera
Harvey Norman
Hafele
Hitachi
Suite17.3, Level 17
Menara IMC,
Jalan Sultan Ismail
Kuala Lumpur
tel: +603-2031-8751
Bosch
Ikea
Caesarstone
www.caesarstone.com.sg
2 Jalan PJU7/2
Mutiara Damansara
Petaling Jaya
tel: +603-7726-7777
Interfal
www.bosch-home.com.my
Eastern Decorator
Sdn Bhd WHITE ROOM
(Eastern Decorator
Sdn Bhd)
Electrolux
tel: 1300-88-1122
No 45 & 47
Jalan SS18/1B
Subang Jaya.
tel: +603-5638-9213
Janine
S112 Bangsar
Shopping Centre
Kuala Lumpur
tel: +603-2094-9530
J & J Chesters
Malaysia Sdn Bhd
KDK
3rd Floor,
No 15 Jalan Tandang
Petaling Jaya
tel: +603-7785-5011
Kimgres Marketing
Sdn Bhd
MML (Malaysian
Mosaics Sdn Bhd
Kitch
Molecule
1A Jalan 205,
Off Jalan Tandang
Petaling Jaya
tel: +603-7718-7333
Sharp
No 1A Persiaran Kuala
Langat Section 27
Shah Alam
tel: +603-5102-5311
Signature Kitchen
6.49.02 Pavilion KL
Kuala Lumpur
tel: +603-2148-3300
Muji
Space Furniture
Kitchenaid
tel: +603-7877-5216
5.10.00 Pavilion KL
Kuala Lumpur
tel: +603-2141-0223
Lazzoni
Namu Haus
G16 Bangunan
Perdagangan D7
800 Jalan Sentul
Kuala Lumpur
tel: +6018-599-8233
Legrand
LG
tel: 1800-822-822
www.lg.com
Lightcraft
Ligne Roset
S3 Pamper Floor
Starhill Gallery
Kuala Lumpur
tel: +603-2710-3388
Linds Furniture
162 Jalan Maarof
Kuala Lumpur
tel: +603-2094-6055
Lorenzo
Marco Corporation
(M) Sdn Bhd
2-2nd Floor, Jalan
Segambut,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-4043-3111
Metrojaya
www.metrojaya.com.my
Miele
3 Jalan Timur
Petaling Jaya
tel: +603-7932-3999
Nippon Paint
tel: 1800-88-2663
www.nipponpaint.com.my
Panasonic
Rinnai
Rubine
Pensonic
tel: 1800-881-770
www.pensonic.com
Robinsons
Samsung
Suite E-09-01,
Level 9 East Wing
ICON Jalan Tun Razak
Kuala Lumpur
tel: +603-2165-0000
Storage Systems
15-2-3, Megan Corporate
Park, Block B, Jalan 1/125E,
Taman Desa Petaling,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-9057-7933
Teka
tel: +603-7620-1600
Terracotta Tiles
Toshiba
Tel: +603-5565-8000
www.toshiba.com.my
Vanguard Interiors
Vileda
Freudenberg
Household Products
(M) Sdn Bhd
Level 15-08,
PJX-HM Shah Tower
No16A, Persiaran Barat
Petaling Jaya
tel: +603-7932-5729
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