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INFLUENCE
JUNE 2019
ISSUE 170 S$5.50/RM10
WE TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD TO BRING YOU SOME STUNNING INTERIOR INSPIRATION HACK IT
PRINTED MATTER
Organising tips to make the most of every square inch at home
How to use prints and patterns to play up the drama in your interiors
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Equip your living room with the latest and smartest audio-visual devices
HOTNEWS
TAKE A SEAT
On top of being Singapore’s leading teak furniture brand for over 40 years, Scanteak has now entered the leather home furnishing market with its sister brand Scan Living. Initially launched in Taiwan, Scan Living’s range of leather sofas are fully-made from genuine leather which uses durable materials such as high-density foam and developed with mechanisms that have been tested at least 100,000 times. The collection of seating systems has also been built with nifty functions that include inbuilt storage. Certain selected sofa models include USB charging points as well.
Available at Scan Living showrooms, including 341 Joo Chiat Road, tel: 6342 5718, www.scanliving.com
MESS-FREE COOKING
AUTOMATE THIS Give your smart living space a finishing touch with motorised window coverings that operate hands-free and wirelessly. Designed to fit all kinds of blinds, curtains and windows, the Wirefree range from Somfy is an affordable solution that allows you to have fully-automated curtains or blinds without having to hack your walls. This clean and easy installation is designed to blend in with the current style of your home while providing you with the ability to customize the settings as well as control the functions remotely. www.somfy.com.sg
22 JUN
Preparing a meal for the family will no longer be a hassle with the KD 3288 cooker hood from Tecno. Made from stainless steel with an aluminium mesh filter layer, it ensures effective removal of cooking grease while the secondary oil condenser efficiently removes any oil that manages to pass through. Equipped with Tecno’s strongest motor to date, the fully-concealed patented motor design also ensures the prevention of cooking grease from the critical components of the motor, which helps to extend the lifespan of the hood. Available at major home appliance and electronics stores, www.tecno.com.sg
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TEXT & COORDINATION Jolene Limuco
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1. Lucid glass vase, $90 at BoConcept 2. Paco Rabanne Olympea Legend eau de parfum, from $142 at major department stores and Sephora 3. Layer wall clock, $95 at BoConcept 4. JANSJÖ LED floor lamp, $49.90 at IKEA 5. SÖTHOLMEN cushion cover, $24.50 at IKEA 6. Gubi Coco dining armchair, from $903 at Danish Design Co 7. FRIHETEN three-seat sofa bed, $600 at IKEA 8. Slingback flats, $69.90 Zara 9. URSPRUNGLIG table runner, $9.90 at IKEA 10. Buckle handbag, $69.90 at Zara 11. Gubi Stay lounge chair, from $3,111 at Danish Design Co
JUN 23
STYLE
GLOBAL INSPIRATIONS WE EXPLORE FOUR CAPTIVATING AESTHETICS FROM AROUND THE WORLD THAT WILL ADD CHARM AND CHARACTER TO YOUR ABODE TEXT Rossara Jamil
IMAGE COURTESY OF DULUX SINGAPORE
DARK AND MYSTERIOUS Homes are adopting a palette of inky hues like navy, forest green, dark grey and plum. The result is a space that oozes glamour. An all-dark palette runs the risk of the space appearing glum though. So, soften it with colours like white, light grey or light wood tones.
28 JUN
CONTEMPORARY I TA L I A N
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PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Be sure to mix and match the new looks with the iconic shapes of mid-century modern designs. Whether in the form of lighting, armchair or a coffee table, these pieces can be incorporated as statement pieces. The combination of old and new, as well as the mix of matte and glossy textures, adds richness for an upscale contemporary look.
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The yearly Milan Design Week has long been a wellspring of design trends. On the pulse of all that is new and exciting, the contemporary Italian style brings together design elements that would give your home an up-to-date look.
CONSIDER BALANCE The contemporary style welcomes the pairing of simplicity with a sense of warmth. You can do this by paying attention to the proportions and form of your furnishings. Whether it is a fabric-upholstered or leather sofa, it should look inviting and cushy with generous proportions. Furniture designs with curves also make the cut. Mix neutral colours with a statement colour so that the furnishings – the sofa, in this case – become the star of the space.
JUN 29
SAVVY
LEISURE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Make your home the entertainment hub it was meant to be with the latest audio and visual releases TEXT Megan Cheah
BENQ CINEPRIME W2700 HOME C I N E M A P R O J E C TO R $2,699, available at authorised BenQ dealers
Endorsed as the world’s first 4K data light processing (DLP) projector designed for home cinemas, the BenQ CinePrime W2700 has made a name for itself with its projector-optimised HDR-PRO support and lifelike 4K resolution. It covers up to 95 per cent of its DCI-P3 colour space, which means you won’t be missing out when it comes to image vibrancy. Plus, installing it is hassle-free!
38 JUN
L G C I N E B E A M L A S E R 4 K P R O J E C TO R Price and availability TBA
Improving on their first generation of projectors is LG, with their newly unveiled CineBeam Laser 4K projector. It features the Ultra Short Throw (UST) technology, which allows the projector to be placed close to the wall while still projecting clear, large images – great for narrow homes that don’t have much space to place devices. It is due to such efficiency that the device netted the Consumer Electronic Show Innovation Award just this year. The LG CineBeam Laser 4K projector can project 90-inch to 120-inch displays.
PROJECTORS
C A N O N R AYO S 1 M I N I P R O J E C TO R $599, available at authorised Canon dealers
Are you looking for a device that does more than just its job description? Then the Canon Rayo S1 Mini Projector is for you. Along with its projection capabilities of up to 120 inches, the mini portable projector serves as both a Bluetooth speaker and a portable charger. Users can also tap on its wireless capabilities to surf the internet and access various applications, all while watching your favourite shows.
EPSON 4K PRO-UHD EH-TW7400 P R O J E C TO R Price TBA, available at KEC and Art of Entertainment Singapore
Turn your living room into a cinema with the 4K PRO-UHD displays of Epson’s latest home cinema projectors, the EH-TW7400 and EH-TW9400. Both projectors are perfect for vivid displays and smooth transitions between scenes to make your viewing experience a breeze. Other features include 2D and 3D capabilities, large screen of up to 300 inches and high image quality using Epson’s 3LCD technology.
JUN 39
SOLUTIONS
HANDY HOME HACKS 10 PRACTICAL QUICK FIXES FOR AN ORGANISED HOME TEXT Jasmine Goh
1 PUT UP A PEGBOARD
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Wall storage is one of the best ways to utilise the vertical space in your home. With a pegboard, the possibilities are endless. Pegboards come in various sizes and can also be combined to cover bigger areas. Here are three ways to use them.
WORK CORNER
Declutter your workstation and organise your tools and materials on a pegboard.
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CLOSET
The best part about a pegboard is being able to add and rearrange hooks and shelves as your needs change.
BATHROOM
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Clear up the space on your countertop by transferring all your daily items onto the pegboard.
2 THROW IN SOME BASKETS
FLOOR BASKETS
from Ashepa
There are so many things that you can do with baskets. Small ones on open shelves help to corral knickknacks while large ones on the floor are a stylish way to keep things in one place. They also make it quick and easy to tidy up a room.
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SURFACE
PRINTS CHARMING IMAGE COURTESY OF HISBALIT
HERE’S HOW TO USE PRINTS AND PATTERNS ON YOUR WALLS AND FLOORS WITHOUT OVERWHELMING YOUR HOME TEXT Jasmine Goh
50 JUN
DESIGN BY ETHEREALL
KITCHEN ANTICS One of the best places to use prints and patterns in the home is in the kitchen. It’s an energising, creative space that has no qualms taking on bold prints and colours. As such, we see many local homes using colourful Peranakan-inspired tiles in their kitchen. For a lighter, airier look, try coloured mosaics!
NATURAL STONE Install beautiful prints on the floor by using them to demarcate an area for a specific function. In this open-concept space, the decorative floor tiles help to separate the dining area from the rest of the home.
JUN 51
SPACES
seaside
CHIC This family home celebrates island living with beach-inspired elements, striking textures and a warm, woody palette TEXT Germaine Cheah PHOTOS Icon Interior
AT A GLANCE
SPACE
5-room HDB unit
LOCATION
Pasir Ris Drive 4
RENO PERIOD
8 weeks
HOME TO
2 adults, 4 children
56 JUN
LIVING ROOM
Adhering to a light and airy design adage, the living room is outfitted with loose pieces of furniture that maintain a sense of spaciousness by letting natural light and air permeate the space.
JUN 57
SPACES
beauty in
SIMPLICITY Underlined by a clean and streamlined look, this matrimonial home boasts an airy atmosphere where light and space is celebrated TEXT Germaine Cheah PHOTOS The Merry Men Interior
AT A GLANCE
SPACE
HDB executive maisonette
LOCATION
Cashew Road
RENO PERIOD
14 weeks
HOME TO
2 adults
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LIVING ROOM
To further drive home the feeling of lightness, the half wall was designed with the purpose to conceal the cables from the TV. This also makes the television appear as if it’s floating without any connected support.
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SPACES
luxury
RETREAT Sharp, crisp lines, luxurious finishes and a streamlined design account for the signature style of this impressive abode TEXT Germaine Cheah PHOTOS Minimo & Minimology
AT A GLANCE
SPACE
2.5-storey landed property
LOCATION
Lorong Selangat
RENO PERIOD
5 months
HOME TO
4 adults, 3 children
80 JUN
LIVING ROOM
Behind a pair of King Living coffee tables and a large custommade sectional sofa, the feature wall made of two large marble slabs inject an elegant and luxurious look into the communal zone.
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