Whether your home is in need of a refresh or if you’re looking for a housewarming gift, here’s where to look for unique home decor that’ll add charming personality to any space.
Island Living
As its name suggests, Island Living stocks beautifully made items with a natural feel that’ll turn your home into an idyllic tropical space. Think rattan chairs, wooden mirrors, ceramic vases, lamps and baby furniture. Bonus: The founders select sustainable materials like reclaimed teak wood and eco-friendly rattan.
Island Living is at 8 Kaki Bukit Ave 1, #06-03/04, Mapletree Industrial Trust, S417941. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays. Visit its website for more information or to shop.
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Crane Living
For quirky tableware, ceramic vases, sculptural lamps, and swing by Crane Living, which offers a mix of well-curated homeware, furniture, and art from global artisans and makers around the world. It has multiple stores, including at Joo Chiat, OCBC Wisma Atria, Takashimaya, and Furama Riverfront. Each location stocks different collections, and carries items from various creators and brands. You can also add to cart from its online store.
Crane Living has multiple outlets. Visit its website to shop.
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The Stacked Store
Helmed by local real estate platform Stacked Homes, the Stacked Store offers an extensive array of design-focused home decor and designer products. Discover brands like Danish design brands Ferm Living and 101 Copenhagen, as well as homeware company Hawkins New York and candle store Boy Smells. You can drop by its studio in Alexandra to browse items, before placing your order online.
Studio visits are by appointment only. Stacked Store is at 2 Alexandra Road, #07-06, Singapore 159919. Visit its website to shop.
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Singapore Trading Post
Born out of a love for Singapore’s history, Singapore Trading Post offers home decor items and furniture that nod to its colonial past — shop plantation chairs, pineapple lamps, and classic bar accessories all imbued with an old-world charm. True to its roots, it sources items from traditional Singapore trading routes such as India, China, Indonesia, Vietnam. It also partners with local artists, designers and craftsmen.
Singapore Trading Post is at 07-01 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 427644 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074, and 426 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427644.
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Tiger & Arcadia
If maximalism and eclecticism are your jam, then make your way to Tiger & Arcadia in Joo Chiat. Inspired by founder Andrea’s passion for travel and her Mexican roots, the store carries items that reflect a blend of nomadic, bohemian, and eclectic styles. Decked with vividly printed tableware to home textiles, the store offers a visual treat the moment you step in. It also supports artisans and designers around the globe.
Tiger & Arcadia is at 317 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427568. Visit its website to shop or for more information.
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This article was originally published in Singapore Women’s Weekly.