Tabla de contenidos para December 2021 en Home & Decor

Opened in summer this year, Mondrian Shoreditch London is the latest addition to the Mondrian portfolio of hotels. Designed by award-winning interior and hospitality design studio Goddard Littlefair, it is decked out in cheerful, vibrant colours, expressive art installations and statement lighting – creating a striking design statement right from the moment guests walk in the door. True to the Mondrian brand, it reflects the rich history and colourful social fabric of the area. Much of its design inspiration comes from art and literature on the region, including the wellknown rhyme Oranges and Lemons – which isn’t just about the churches in the neighbourhood, but the larger East London area of the past as well. “The longer version paints a wonderful picture of the city in the 16th and 17th…

The 6,500 sq ft property is located in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, within the Manhattan commuter belt. It is home to a recently married couple and their seven children, and they hired KNOF Design for the interior design. A long-time friend of the client couple, founder and creative director Susan Knof was involved in both a professional and an emotional way. “It was special and inspiring to know how important the new home was to my friend,” says Susan. Their brief was, well, brief because they were confident Susan would propose a design in keeping with the property’s scale, the family’s practical requirements and personal tastes. Even though most of the children are grown up and only likely to visit at weekends or on holidays, Susan designed and furnished key…

ENJOY THE PRESSURE WMF’s Perfect Premium pressure cooker range ensures an effortless time in the kitchen to encourage more consumers to cook healthy and delicious meals. A versatile all-rounder, its two heat settings – 106 deg C for vegetables, fish and poultry, and 115 deg C for red meat and potatoes – make it capable of whipping up a variety of dishes in the same sitting. It also reduces cooking time by up to 70 per cent, which translates to roughly 50 per cent energy consumption saved. The perfect appliance for all busy households. WMF’s Perfect Premium Pressure Cooker range retails from $499 at authorised WMF dealers. Visit www.wmf.sg for more information. FULL PROTECTION Although Covid-19 is gradually becoming endemic, there has been a higher demand for air purification solutions…

After two years of reading the news and hearing rumours about cases involving friends of friends, Covid-19 finally reached my doorstep. What followed was possibly one of the busiest months I’ve ever had. As my husband and I had been exposed to the virus, we braced ourselves for the worst. Surprisingly, while he tested positive, I did not. I want to think that this was due to my vaccination just over a month before we were exposed to it. Our living situation was both a blessing and a curse. It was just the two of us, so no one else was at risk, but it also meant that if one was down, the other had to take care of everything! That meant nursing a sick partner, planning and buying meals…

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,…

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…

Known for chic, versatile everyday basics, fashion and lifestyle brand The Editor’s Market opened its first flagship store at Ngee Ann City in early November. Taking over the 8,000 sq ft retail space formerly occupied by fast-fashion retailer Zara, it is the largest outlet yet. It carries an expanded range of homeware and lifestyle products from over 30 local and international brands. They include Omno, Meraki, Pass It On, Danish furniture brand Ferm Living, &Tradition, Japanese drinkware brand Rivers, Turkish crate maker Aykasa and many others. All are known for their uniqueness and sustainable manufacturing of products. Australian brand Huskee, for example, creates reusable coffee cups from coffee ground waste. Then there is American enamelware specialist Crow Canyon, known for its eco-friendly collection called splatterware, after its unique motif. The…

Founded by a Singaporean entrepreneur and helmed by Taiwanese yakiniku chef Jones Chen, Yen Social is a blend of Asian food and design culture. Inspired by the tradition of yakiniku, the duo strives to deliver ingredients grilled to perfection in a social space. Evgeniya Lazareva and Aleksandra Koroleva, founder and lead designer of Hot Design Folks, respectively, got down to the basics of a fuss-free principle to create the vibrant interiors of Yen Social. Taking advantage of sophisticated exhaust systems that free-up floor to ceiling space, their design concept tells the story of charcoal and the art of yakiniku. Metal mesh comes to life in three different scales. The most refined clads the columns and screens the glass facade. The second, larger-scale one creates semi-transparent partitions that hide the service…

Touring this family home in Bedok, you wouldn’t guess that the family of four, which includes daughters aged eight and four, has been living there for almost a year. The open-plan interior is immaculate, the surfaces are clutterfree and the finishes all look pristine. The owners, Singaporean Hilmi Johari and French Canadian Pascale Bouchard-Cannon, both in their 30s, had split their time between their home countries for 12 years before deciding to permanently relocate their family to the sunny Little Red Dot in 2019. The family lived in a rented HDB flat while balloting for a BTO. “It’s good that we got to experience HDB life and find out what we liked and what we didn’t,” shares Pascale. “So we have an idea of how we want our home to…

When the Lees were looking for a new home, they viewed a variety of units in different locations before finding one that both their feng shui master and designer Aloysius Ganiel, creative director at Parallelogram Design, okayed. Aloysius, who designed the family’s former home, knew right away how to turn the 30-year-old flat into a space that would meet their lifestyle and aesthetic tastes, as well as their feng shui requirements. From the beginning, he and the feng shui master were both involved in the househunting process. Aloysius conceptualised the interior design with feng shui aspects in mind and incorporated them seamlessly into his proposal. He points out that many feng shui requirements align with sound design principles. WHO LIVES HERE A couple and their three children HOME A five-room…

The purchase of a perfect gift can be challenging, especially if you’re shopping for a particular person. There are many factors to consider, like their style or colour preference. On the other hand, getting a gift for the home is much easier, and something that the whole family can enjoy. Here are some thoughtful holiday gifts for the home this year, ranging from decorative items to practical gadgets. There’s one for everyone, and every room, on this list, including the health-conscious, wine-loving, or handicraft enthusiast. LIVING & DINING ROOM GIRARD ORNAMENTS Alexander Girard designed these silhouettes in 1965, and they are still a classic today. Their clean, minimalist shapes make them great window decorations even outside of the festive season. Girard Ornaments retail at $29 from Vitra. HERMES HIPPOMOBILE DESSERT…

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These days, we can buy just about anything online. However, some items like blinds and curtains, should be seen in person, especially when they are meant for large-scale or tricky spaces. mc.2 has partnered with Japanese heritage brand TOSO, which has been manufacturing blinds and curtains for over 70 years, to create a gallery showcasing the full potential of blinds and curtains. TOSO’s most comprehensive range is displayed in this 2,000 sq ft gallery. Designed by Glynis Ng, founder of Zync Studio, and styled by Sangetsu, Japan’s largest fabric and wallpaper house, it displays 20 blinds and curtain tracks in full-scale room settings with curvy furniture. The space is centred around an oversized bench with planters and drawers holding samples of materials. Room settings in various styles surround it. Products…

What is stronger than oak, harder than maple, and each restaurant in Singapore produces 4kg of it every week? You guessed it: chopsticks. In Singapore, over half a million chopsticks get used every day, and they are an excellent, underutilised raw material. ChopValue, founded by Felix Bock in 2016 in Vancouver, is the world’s first circular economy brand that designs and manufactures products entirely from recycled chopsticks harvested from urban environments. It was brought to Singapore in March this year by entrepreneur Evelyn Hew. Today, ChopValue Singapore has harvested considerable amounts of chopsticks from local restaurants, launched an online store to supply sustainable goods, and plans to open an educational experience centre in its microfactory. We speak with Evelyn to learn more. WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO BRING CHOPVALUE TO SINGAPORE?…

VERSATILE RATTAN RING DECOR FOR CHRISTMAS & CHINESE NEW YEAR DOUBLE CELEBRATION HERE’S A LITTLE HACK TO MAXIMISE THE USE OF YOUR FESTIVE YEAR-END DECOR. ASIMPLE RATTAN RING CAN BE USED FOR FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DURING CHRISTMAS AND CNY. SIMPLY SWAP OUT THE COLOUR THEMES TO MATCH THE OCCASION. GO GREEN Live trees were originally brought into homes during December to help bring warmth into the house and remind everyone of the coming Spring. If you don’t want to fuss with putting up a real pine this year, consider adding a large but simple arrangement instead. A COLLECTION OF GLASS AND PORCELAIN VESSELS IS A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT FOR YOUR HOME DECORATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. NOT ONLY CAN THEY HELP TO HOLD YOUR BITS AND BOBS ON A NORMAL DAY, THEY CAN…

WHO LIVES HERE A family of four and a dog named Bruce HOME A five-room HUDC flat on East Coast SIZE 1,605 sq ft Completed in 1975, this apartment building in Marine Vista, District 15, was one of the first few pilot projects of Housing and Development Company (HUDC), built to house Singapore civil servants. Although HUDC developments were discontinued in 1987, they remain one of Singapore’s most sought after HDB property types. Stepping inside this home, one can see why. The flat is generous in size, with a breathtaking view of the sea and greenery, and it has ample access to fresh air and natural light. It is no wonder that the family of four – parents in their 80s and two daughters in their 30s – are not…

Planning to deck your halls with flowers and foliage this end-of-year festive season? It’s easier (and more affordable) than you think. Here are some evergreen tips and tricks from some of Singapore’s most innovative florists. We might be inviting fewer people to our home this festive season, but we still can indulge in creating a festive look with plants and floral arrangements. They are surprisingly easier and more affordable than you think. Here are the top tips, tricks, and step-by-step how-tos from some of Singapore’s most innovative florists to help you harness the floral power for the holidays. CURATING THE COLOURS KEEP IT SIMPLE “Stick to two or three colours, paying attention to the space, lighting and mood you have in mind,” says the team at This Humid House. “Go…

Singapore’s increasing price trend and high cost of living have made taking out a home loan one of the most important considerations for many homeowners. When looking for home loans, you will encounter terms like SIBOR, SORA, and SOR. Rayner Teh, chief operating officer of Mortgage Master, talks to us about the different benchmark rates and what they mean for current and future home loans. HOW ARE HOME LOANS MEASURED? In short, all the three terms above refer to a reference rate pegged to floating-rate home loans to determine the final interest cost. There are currently two types of home loans: a fixed-rate loan and a floating-rate loan. It is surprising to learn that interest rates for fixedrate home loans are only unchanged for two to three years before they…