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something old,

something new Whisk away to a bygone era at Möbler, a home furnishings store that celebrates vintage Scandinavian designs TEXT Ho Li Yen Photos Möbler

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stone’s throw away from the bustling hub of Toa Payoh lies Möbler, a home furnishings store with roots in Sweden. Founded by Emelie Hedén and her sister Ellen, the antiques and vintage concept store aims to bring a new era of stylish home decor to the Singapore market. Since childhood, the sisters have displayed an enduring passion for vintage furniture, and along the way picked up the skills to restore old pieces. Their fascination with old-world furniture was further nurtured during summers spent in their grandmother’s country house in Börrum, which is furnished with a plethora of well-preserved pieces dating from the 1800s. Stepping into Möbler transports you to a different time. With the aim of helping homeowners find their personal

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style while promoting sustainable purchasing decisions, Möbler’s 2,217-square foot space has been decked out in an assortment of vintage furniture from cinema chairs to, interestingly, a waffle iron. Each of the 500 furniture and decor pieces here has a unique history, exuding a distinctive charm that is sure to enchant. And with their comforting soft edges and slightly weathered look, these timeless staples will appeal to every design aficionado. To keep their prices low and accessible to the homeowners of all stripes, the one-of-a-kind articles in the Möbler collection has been personally sourced by Emelie and Ellen from their network of antique dealers to ensure its authenticity. Before the duo commits to purchasing pieces to add to their collection, all of them – from the Allmoge and romantic Gustavian styles of the early 1800s, to Jugend and Art Deco periods – are carefully evaluated based on their original design, unique history and quality. They are then lovingly cleaned, restored, photographed and marketed by the duo. A visit to Möbler is a must for all homeowners who are looking to find unusual antique treasures without burning a hole in their pocket.

INSIDE STORY Möbler means furniture in Swedish. The sisters enjoy restoring and repairing items themselves – watching a piece transform in their own hands brings them joy.

Möbler 10c Jalan Ampas #01-01 Ho Seng Lee Singapore 329513 tel: 9882 5320 www.moblersingapore.com


GIFTGUIDE

GOLD class

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Extra normal watch $285 at Naiise

Shimmery accoutrements and accessories that are perfect for gifting Text & coordination Ho Li Yen

Art deco tealight holder $25 at BoConcept

Megaphone in 24k gold $1,215 at Naiise

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Metropolitan dish $395 at BoConcept

Blossom tealight holder $68 at Amara

Ray Gold Frame $408 at Amara

Rosette brass tray $240 at Departures & Arrivals

Ball vase $95 at BoConcept

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Style

Classic monochromes The look may change as styles evolve but the charming black-and-white combination for kitchens never dies. All about high contrast, monochromatic tones can give the utilitarian zone the spatial quality and definition it needs. To complement this look, warm rustic hardwood surfaces are effective counterpoints to sleek cabinet materials.

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KITCHEN

goals

Image courtesy of BC Concept + Design

From contemporary designs to smart hardware, here are some easy updates to pep up your cooking space TEXT Martin Teo

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Shop

From left Denby taper holders, from $19.50 each, and Lillian lantern, $59.95, from Crate & Barrel. Actseed Co print, $20.90, Let’s Stay In Dino candle, $55, Creatures & Co Ms Mia moose jar, $37, Leah Design A4 print, $14.50 and HK Living ceramic geometric vase, $30, all from Naiise. Kime clock, $168 from atomi. Other accessories, stylist’s own. Featuring (on wall) Tadao Concrete DXN 5323X, (on sideboard, from left) Triana Clareta DXO 1356S, Wintry Grey SCA 1135D and Nori Itadori Elm WYA 4249K, all from Lamitak.

Season

of joy

Set the tone for a cosy festive gathering with your nearest and dearest with these tasteful home decor Styling Wong Woei Na ART DIRECTION Neo Aik Sing Photography Wong Weiliang

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all is bright Welcome guests to your home this holiday season by decking your space with all things shiny and sparkly.

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festive cheer

Easy ideas on decorating for a stylish bash as the year draws to a close text Ho Li Yen

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scene setting The festive season doesn’t always have to revolve around red and green. Add character with classy white and gold Christmas-themed tableware to imbue a sense of warmth or glamour to your space. You can even add a touch of botanicals to give familiar vibe to your holiday celebrations. Image courtesy of kikki.K


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W H ITE C H R IST M A S Christmas is incomplete without snow and snowflakes – or the idea of it, anyway. All you need to make your own flakes are a few pieces of paper and a pair of scissors. If you are new to this, look for printable snowflake templates or learn the how-to by watching video tutorials. You can take it one step further by making your own snow – all you need to do is spray unscented and organic shaving cream on to some baking soda. Image courtesy of Cash4Books

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S W EET T R E A TS

Nothing says festive quite like the scent of gingerbread cookies and hot cocoa. Have a good ol’ bake off between the family and guests and bust out those vibrant fondants and icings or Christmasthemed stencils to decorate your treats for more festive cheer. Image courtesy of Martha Stewart

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SAVVY

Best of

tech

DYSON PURE COOL LINK from $699, at major electronics and home appliance stores

Our pick of the most innovative home electronics we saw this year

This hybrid fan comes with a Glass HEPA filter that can capture up to 99.95% of allergens and dust as small as 0.1 microns, keeping you cool while cleaning the air.

living room From Smart TVs to intuitive chairs, the living room is now well-equipped to make you feel comfortable after a busy day.

OSIM UDIVA $2,199 at OSIM stores

Pamper yourself with this versatile piece that combines functions of a sofa, lounger and massage chair. And, with its padded leatherette and timeless design, this will blend seamlessly into any interior style.

SAMSUNG SUHD SMART TV from $5,199 (55-inch), at major electronics and home appliance stores

With its curved design, this Smart TV allows for immersive viewing. Plus, with its 10-bit Quantum dot display and HDR 1000 technology, this device displays true-to-life images.

BEOSOUND 35 SOUNDBAR $4,350 at Bang & Olufsen Grand Hyatt Singapore

This speaker’s pentagonal shape is able to spread the sound out to 180 degrees, delivering perfectly balanced audio from all corners.

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BEOSOUND 1 WIRELESS SPEAKER

$2,200 at Bang & Olufsen Grand Hyatt Singapore

Featuring Acoustic Lens Technology, this sleek speaker is fitted with an audio driver that can produce a 360 degree sound experience. Built-in proximity sensors also allow for easy operation with minimum effort required.

DYSON HEPA FLUFFY VACUUM CLEANER $1,049 at major electronics and home appliance stores

Utilising Dyson’s signature cyclone technology, this vacuum cleaner produces centrifugal forces that increase suction to trap fine dust and debris in the air.


OSIM UGALAXY EYE MASSAGER $249 at OSIM stores

Touted as the first eye massager with mood lighting, this extra function is proven scientifically to stimulate brain activity to attain an optimum mental state of relaxation.

LAYER x BITOSSI CERAMICHE: Charge Tray POA at www.layerdesign.com

Fixed with charging technology suitable for phones and tablets, this unique ceramic tray is a subtle tech accessory for your bedroom.

OSIM UMIST DREAM $99.90 at OSIM stores

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Employing ultrasonic technology to break up water into fine mist, this device will instantly hydrate the air in your room so you can enjoy a good night’s sleep and wake up fresher than ever. SONY TURNTABLE

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Novita Laundryfresh Dehumidifier ND315.5 $599 at estore.novita.com.sg

Keep your bedroom air smelling fresh with this novel dehumidifier that provides up to 20 million negative ions while preventing mold and mildew growth. Available in a range of bright hues, this machine will add that pop of colour to your private space too!

Equipped with a high quality DSD native converter, this hightech turntable lets you copy vinyl tracks over to any compatible PC, mobile, or MP3 player.

Ease into full relaxation mode with these nifty high-tech bedroom accessories.

PHILIPS HUE GO $79.99 at major electronics and home appliance stores

With its handy design, this portable lamp can be utilised in just about anywhere in the room. Offering seven different modes of lighting, this smart light will set the mood to help you fully relax. Connect it to a mobile app for extended functions and let your imagination run free with Hue Go.

DYSON SUPERSONIC $599 at major electronics and home appliance stores

Engineered with intelligent heat control, this revolutionary hairdryer ensures that your hair is safe from heat damage. By using Air Multiplier technology to create high velocity airflow, hair-drying time is also greatly reduced.

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Spaces

Overall

Wood takes on a starring role in this cosy HDB unit. One of the standout features in the living room is the cottage-shaped TV console housing an array of storage cabinets.

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5-room HDB resale flat location

Bedok North Budget

$100k Home to

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nesting

Instinct A family of four cosies up to their charming cottage inspired haven Text Fidz Azmin PHOTOs Dan’s Workshop

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Spaces

L i v i n g r oo m

Part of the living room originally occupied the adjacent bedroom. By hacking away the pre-existing walls and moving the living area closer to the window, it’s now privy to a burst of sunshine, making it feel airier and more spacious. What’s more, decor is kept minimal to ward off unnecessary clutter.

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ith two kids in tow, it’s of no surprise that these young parents chose to relocate from a condominium to a more spacious HDB resale flat. As the timeworn apartment needed an overhaul, they sought the expertise of Dan Wu, principal designer and founder of Dan’s Workshop. Dan’s knack for crafting ideas that are out-of-the-ordinary appealed to the homeowners, so they put their trust in his hands. “I redesigned the home’s original floor plan to accommodate to the couple’s request for spaciousness,” recalls Dan on their correspondences. “They wanted their toddlers to run and roam freely about, especially now that they’re learning the joys of walking. He also added that the

Teak Pettersson dining table from Ethnicraft Online Dining area (above)

Simple forms are elevated to new heights of style with a serious attention to details. The dining table, for example, boasts an unexpected twist – crossed legs – while the industrial style pendant lamp provides cool contrast to the wood’s warm vibe. Featuring Teak Pettersson dining table, Teak Kubus bench, and Teak EX 1 chair in Turkish Coffee from Ethnicraft Online

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Spaces

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LIVING & DINING

To retain the existing homogeneous tile flooring, the designers introduced a Scandinavian style to complement the overall setting. Walls of neutral tones fulfil the Scandi look while the rest of the space is accented with industrial elements.

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Welcome For this busy jet-setting couple, home is where Scandinavian and industrial styles converge in a cosy and urban loft setting Text Disa Tan PHOTOs Versaform

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4-room Executive Condo Twin l o c a t i o n Fountains Woodlands Avenue 6 budget

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ne great thing about new Executive Condominiums (EC) is that it usually comes with existing fixtures like built-in carpentry works and kitchen appliances. However, that can be a bane or bonus judging by the way one looks at the situation. For instance, these existing fixtures can interfere with the overall style dictated for the living space or it can cut down on the renovation duration and budget. The designers from Versaform definitely took it in their stride when they approached the renovation of this EC unit. The brand new flat has been furbished with a fully done-up kitchen and flooring. At that time, it was up to Versaform to interpret an industrial style: a look that resonates with the homeowners’ preferences.

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Spaces

OVERALL

Besides flooring, the brand new unit comes with a done-up kitchen so the designers’ job was to ensure the appointed Scandi-industrial style would fit right in. A lighter colour palette works well as neutral ground to accommodate the stronger industrial aesthetics.

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“The homeowners are an air steward and air stewardess respectively and they wanted to return to a welcoming industrial-style haven,” reveal the designers. Looking at the fully done modern homogeneous tile flooring in the communal areas and parquet flooring in the bedrooms, the designers knew that establishing a full-on industrial look would not bode well in the end. “Hacking away the new flooring and then replacing it with cement floors would be too wasteful, and is neither time- nor cost-effective,” explain the designers. “Therefore, we decided to introduce some Scandinavian elements to match the existing flooring.” With that, the designers teamed the glossy homogeneous floor tiles with neutral-toned walls of grey paint interspersed with a light cement

Living area wall

OSB board with wire mesh DINING (above)

Laid out in a herringbone pattern, the red brick tiles stretching from the wall to ceiling create an outstanding focal point for the dining space. A small blackboard was also included for a visual break and to offer more functionality. On top, a customdesigned lighting fixture made of a thick wooden bar, metal chains and wound-up wires creates a unique industrial touch to hold the look together.

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Your interior style guide Ideas and inspiration for a beautiful home

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BLUEAIR products worth MORE THAN $2,500!

Get to win your choice of BlueAir products! We have a Blueair New Classic 205 and 2 BlueAir Sense+ to give away.

Worth $799

Blueair Sense+ Coming in a range of stylish hues, the Blueair Sense+ is the perfect complement to contemporary homes. It’s not just looks with this sleek machine, however. Equipped with the Blueair HEPASilentPlus technology that can remove 99.97% of harmful particles from the air, down to 0.1 micron in size this Wi-Fi enabled machine lets you enjoy cleaner air easily.

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Blueair New Classic 205 Equipped with the Blueair HEPASilentPlus technology that can remove 99.97% of harmful particles in the air, the Blueair New Classic 205 is a compact yet powerful air purifier that provides your home with cleaner indoor air.

Worth $899


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Philips products worth MORE THAN $2,000! Get to win your choice of Philips products! We have 1 of each product to give away.

Philips Viva Collection Airfryer HD9623/11

Worth $449

Worth $499

Preparing that mid-week meal is easier than ever with the Philips Viva Collection Airfryer. Featuring the Philips TurboStar technology, the machine can preheat food and cook your favourite meals up to 50% more evenly* despite being 20% more compact. Time-pressed individuals no longer need to spend precious time preheating their food and can look forward to enjoying their favorite meals.

Philips Avance Collection Cooking Blender HR2099/90 Love whipping up delicious meals for your family? Then the Philips Avance Collection Cooking Blender is an essential tool for you. Blend and cook soups, smoothies, sauces and more with this machine thanks to its ProBlend six-star blade that blends and cuts effectively and four different speed modes.

* When measured against an Airfryer without TurboStar with frozen fries, evaluated on browning and doneness.

Philips Avance Collection Juicer HR1871/10 Enjoy healthy juices more conveniently with the Philips Avance Collection Juicer, Equipped with a powerful 1000W motor and an XXL feeding tube, this kitchen tool allows you to extract more from your fruits and vegetables. What’s more, cleaning is hasslefree thanks to the QuickClean sieve and integrated pulp collector for easy disposal.

Worth $289 Philips SmartPro Active Robot Vacuum Cleaner FC8820/01

Worth $899

Thanks to the Smart Dectection System, the Philips SmartPro Active Robot Vacuum Cleaner is able to optimise the cleaning strategy for your home. What’s more, the machine’s in-built three-step cleaning system can pick up even the finest dust from your floors, while its Dust Sensor is able to let the robot recognise areas in the home with the most dust, leading it to stay longer at that specific area for deeper cleaning.

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WIN!

Novita products worth MORE THAN $2,000! Get to win your choice of novita products! We have 1 of each product to give away.

Worth $139 Novita SleekLite Vacuum Cleaner NV100

Novita EasySmooth Garment Steamer SS23

Worth $199

Iron with ease with the novita EasySmooth Garment Steamer SS23 that gives you professionally straightened clothes without the damage. Steam generated from this compact machine is gentle on fabrics ensuring that there are no burn marks, iron shine or discolouration. What’s more steaming clothes is safer and more effective on delicate fabrics, allowing you to prolong the lifespan your well-loved pieces.

Worth $599

Novita countertop Water Purifier NP330

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Novita Laundryfresh Dehumidifier ND315.5 Novita’s newly launched Laundryfresh Dehumidifier ND315.5 is a welcome aid for laundry drying during unpredictable weather conditions, especially in tropical climates. At the same time, it can also prevent mold and mildew growth in the home as well as provide up to 20 million negative ions thanks to its built-in ioniser.

Worth $699

Designed with an elegant and slim silhouette that complements any modern home, the novita Countertop Water Purifier NP330 is equipped with a three-stage filtration process that provides high-quality HydroPlus Alkaline Antioxidant Water. Plus, with its plug-free design, there is no need for electricity to operate this unit, giving you total freedom to use it whenever and wherever you want.

The SleekLite Handstick Vacuum Cleaner features a nozzle that can swivel 180°, making it easier to clean hard-to-reach areas in the home. Weighing at just 1.59kg, this lightweight vacuum cleaner is easy to use. What’s more the machine comes with a resuable and washable filter bag that makes it friendly to both the environment and your wallet.

Novita PuriClean Air Purifier NAP811i

Worth $469

Breathe easier with the novita PuriClean Air Purifier NAP811i. Equipped with an ioniser, a true HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arresting) filter and an Air Quality Particle Sensor, this sleek machine is able to effectively eliminate 99.99% of airborne allergens and germs, including fine dust, smoke particulates and pet dander.


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Relite Column ceiling fan worth more than $1,500 Get to win a Relite Column Ceiling Fan in Light Walnut colour! We have 2 to give away.

Column ceiling fan in Light Walnut Colour

Worth $799 each

The Column ceiling fan from Relite utilises advanced DC tecnology to produce powerful airflow that is silent and cost-efficient. Featuring a black motor with light walnut blades, this fan boasts a striking aesthetic that complements any room environment. With blades measuring 130cm, this energyefficient ceiling fan features six speed modes that can be controlled via remote control.

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Worth $40 each

3M Scotch-Brite

®

Worth $137.80 each

With the Scotch-BriteTM Easy Sweeper Plus+, you can easily maintain a sparklingly clean home. Featuring a new mop plate with an arched shape that creates a “suction” effect while sweeping and a honeycomb patterned design, the disposable mop is able to trap and retain dirt efficiently and effectively. The accompanying Scotch-BriteTM Easy Sweeper Plus+ Wipes come in wet and dry versions. The dry Electrostatic Sheets are able to attract hair and loose dust particles effortlessly, while the wet antibacterial sheets damps down dust for easy sweeping while eliminating bacteria at the same time. We are giving away 10 3M Scotch-Brite® hampers. Each hamper consists of a 3M Scotch-BriteTM Easy Sweeper Plus+ with 3 dry and a wet sheet refills

3M Filtretetm Equipped with high performance double-filtration technology and a high-capacity filter cartridge, the 3M FiltreteTM Water Pitcher is an essential tool for the healthy kitchen. Its double-filtration technology contains an ion exchange resin filter that removes heavy metal from the water while being able to reduce chlorine, odour, limescale and sediments. Plus, with its sleek design featuring a form-fitted receptacle that ensures every drop passes through the filter, this ergonomically-designed water pitcher lets you enjoy cleaner and better tasting water easily. We are giving away 4 3M FiltreteTM Water Pitchers WP3000 + additional filters

Worth $459

Make ROOM A floorlamp is a surefire way to jazz up your interiors. And these beauties from Make Room are sure to transform your room into an Instagramworthy space. Whether it is the chic matte green Stark lamp or the trendy copper-hued Rubi lamp, these furnishings are not only functional, they score high in the aesthetics department too. We are giving away a Stark Floorlamp and a Rubi Floorlamp

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Worth $399


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Worth $50 each

Every Thread Count

Worth $119.90 each

Set sail this season with the nautical trend. Every Thread Count has added a twist of modern aesthetics to the regular nautical palette and translated them into abstract artworks. Expect to find gorgeous bed linen with geometric prints in blue and grey. Crafted from breathable and luxurious cotton sateen in opulent 300 thread count per square inch, these sheets are exquisitely soft and durable. We are giving away 5 Every Thread Count Harvey Quilt Cover sets. Each set consists of a quilt cover and two pillowcases

bio-home Discover the joy of washing with bio-home’s eco-friendly Liquid Laundry Detergents. Formulated with natural ingredients that restore the skin’s moisture barrier, the detergents are pH-neutral, making them suitable for sensitive skin, and made from biodegradable, 100% plant-based active ingredients. bio-home’s Delicate variant contains silk protein, a natural ingredient hydrolysed from pure silk fibers to be easily absorbed into our skin. So you are not only protecting your skin from harmful chemicals, you are nourishing it. The full collection is available in soothing mood-lifting fragrances, such as Hyacinth and Nectarine. We are giving away 10 bio-home hampers. Each hamper consists of a bio-home Liquid Laundry Detergent (Regular) + Liquid Laundry Detergent (Delicate) + Dishwash Liquid + Kitchen Cleaner + MultiSurface Cleaner + Floor Cleaner

Ashley & Co No ordinary air freshener, Ashley & Co’s Worth home perfumes are not only $99 environmentally friendly, they are each functional and aesthetically cool too. Simply allow the perfume to travel up the porous wicks and gently diffuse the air. From the alluring Tui & Kahili that features notes of ginger and delicate lily to the enchanting Once Upon & Time that perfectly blends cedar wood, vetiver and mixed spices with floral accords and fig leaf, the long-lasting formulations have been designed to complement your environment to suit your moods and attitudes. We are giving away 5 Ashley & Co Home Perfumes. Each set consists of a 265ml bottle and 10 reed sticks (either Tui & Kahili, Parakeets & Pearls or Once Upon & Time)

Worth $699

KI-MONO Add some flair to your living room with this retrochic rattan sofa from Ki-mono’s Trefol collection. This super comfortable seat with its trendy denim cover, lacquered rattan frame and adjustable seating position is an essential addition to a cosy home. We are giving away a Trefol Rattan Sofa in Denim

Turn to page 107 to find out how to win

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

SquareRooms event highlights of

2016

It was a year filled with new initiatives and fun-filled activities. Here are some of our event highlights

Guests getting hands-on with the fringe activities.

In May we launched our newly revamped website with a bang by throwing a party at Babette Restaurant & Bar. We were thrilled to spend an afternoon with friends and partners at the event over delicious food, free-flowing drinks and fringe activities as we unveiled the new and improved SquareRooms website. While teaching our guests how to emboss their initials on leather pouches, we also asked the people from Cha Cha Up Tea to conduct tea-tasting sessions. The guys from scent marketing company, AllSense, were at the event helping our guests to figure out their ideal fragrances with a personalised scent workshop too! At the party, we also introduced a new initiative, Brand Story, where we recognise our preferred brands in the interior and design industries. And what’s a party without a lucky draw? Guests who attended had a chance to win amazing home furnishing products from Journey East. Everyone who attended the party also went home with a bag stuffed with goodies from Cha Cha Up Tea and Geberit.

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SQUAREROOMS

SAMSUNG

The Entertainment Corner at the SquareRooms x Samsung House Party.

On 22 October, SquareRooms and Samsung threw a House Party specially for first-time homeowners at The Design Store by Lifestorey. Guests who attended the party learnt all about how they can equip their home with the latest home entertainment system from Samsung as well as participated in fun activities. Fringe activities included a DIY station where guests learnt to create their own personalised

paperweight and a scent booth where they could figure out their most ideal home fragrance after taking a quiz. At the end of the party, our friends also got a chance to win amazing prizes in a lucky draw after completing their checklist. Everyone who attended the event also went home with a goodie bag filled with products from 3M Scotchbrite, 3M Command and Samsung.

“I enjoyed the event a lot! The Samsung Entertainment Corner was very informative for my new house coming next year.” Yvon Lim, guest

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Shortcut

Time to

reflect Fill your home with light with the help of reflective surfaces IMAGE COURTESY OF House Doctor

There’s nothing like a lightfilled space to feel refreshed and renewed. If windows are in short supply at home, why not use the help of large mirrors to bounce off light?

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