Tangs

Tangs is older than Singapore by a few decades. Founded in 1923, it is considered a heritage institution and remains one of the country’s premier destinations. It has positioned itself as a family-friendly department store that turns a mundane shopping experience into a memorable family outing.

It offers a mix of carefully curated international and Singaporean brands across all sectors, including homes. Check it out if you’d like to infuse a little high-end Peranakan vibe into your home.

Takashimaya Department Store

Another Iconic Orchard Road stalwart, Takashimaya Department Store’s household section boasts hundreds of brands, including artisanal brands that can only be found in the store. It also frequently holds festivals in the atrium, marked with significant discounts. And have we mentioned that the store is fully online too now?

Metro

With outlets in Causeway Point and Paragon, Metro has been a mainstay in the Singapore department store scene for a long time. Till today, it’s still the place for good deals on bedding, kitchenware and home accessories. Metro carries brands like Tefal, Meyer, KitchenAid and La Gourmet if you’re looking for cookware.

Courts

Though it has several outlets across the island, the one to visit is Courts Nojima, located in the heart of Orchard Road. Three floors of home furnishings and appliances await those looking for a great deal, with exciting sections like a robot vacuum test area, experiential sound rooms for audiophiles, and even an e-sports gaming corner.

They also have the largest range of TVs in Singapore and Japanese home office brand Itoki, which are worth checking out. Its upstairs neighbour on the fourth floor is Nitori, offering stylish home accessories at affordable prices.

Isetan

Another Japanese entry into this list, Isetan has had its ups and downs during the pandemic but remains strong in Singapore with three locations. The department store has also gone online now, with a home section that offers bedding, bath, wellness, furniture and household collections that offer competitive price points with Japanese quality.

Harvey Norman

If it’s appliances and electronics you’re looking for, Harvey Norman has one of the largest ranges available. Home to brands like LG, Samsung, Dyson, Panasonic, and Electrolux, this department store lets you compare models and prices in one place. They usually also have bundle deals and discounts year-round.

IKEA

Can we call Ikea a department store? Yes, we can. It’s a monobrand department store that has reached a unique, irreplaceable place in our collective consciousness. You can get virtually anything you need for your home from Ikea these days, including reno packages, thanks to its partnership with reno platform Livspace.

BHG

Can we call Ikea a department store? Yes, we can. It’s a monobrand department store that has reached a unique, irreplaceable place in our collective consciousness. You can get virtually anything you need for your home from Ikea these days, including reno packages, thanks to its partnership with reno platform Livspace.

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