MINIMALIST MENAGERIE

“Pets are the new kids.” So says a millennial meme. For those who have always wanted pets but cannot commit to the rigorous task of caring for them, Vitra’s Resting Animal collection is for you. The collection comprises a series of hibernating animal figurines, rendered in soft shapes and minimalist lines, that go well with contemporary interiors and are just as ideal for settling into.

Vitra Resting Animal series retails from $190 (for Resting Bird) from Vitra Singapore Store by W.Atelier and Vitra Shopee and Lazada Store Singapore.

PET-PROOF

The Spirit Home collection from Belgian brand BerryAlloc comprises wood- look vinyl to suit all interior styles. The flooring is virtually pet- proof because it is that easy to maintain. The collection features a scratch-, stain- and moisture- resistant coating; simply wipe with a wet cloth to clean.

In Singapore, Spirit Home by BerryAlloc is available from Wood Culture, a subsidiary of Hafary.

DISNEY FEVER

Disney fans rejoice! Kitchen appliances brand Mayer has collaborated with Disney to bring Mickey and Minnie Mouse’s signature red and white polka dot into your home with the Mickey Heritage Collection.

Exclusively available in Singapore and Malaysia, the collection comprises air fryers ($98), electric fans ($128 for a set of two) and USB-rechargeable fans ($34.90 for a set of two) in Mickey and Minnie variants

The Mayer Mickey Heritage Collection is available in Mayer official stores on marketplace platforms while stocks last. 

EXHIBITION OF THE MONTH: DESIGN BY NUMBERS

What: The main exhibition of SIDFest 2021

When: until 18 July 2021

Where: National Design Centre, main atrium

The main event of Singapore Interior Design Festival (SIDFest) 2021, the exhibition sees the main atrium of the National Design Centre populated with installations designed by international brands and designers. The showcase is interactive and multi-sensory, with people able to step into the installations to view and experience them and enjoy them from the various levels of the NDC.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: COPLU

Turkish painter Coplu brings distinctive cartoon style artworks filled with colourful characters that are at once accessible and profound.

“The subjects of my paintings are the relationships between ourselves and the environments we are connected to,” he says of his works.

“My figures are mostly on the edge of contrasting feelings such as hope and despair, joy and pain, love and hate. I aim to provoke the viewer’s thoughts with contradictions because most of our acts and instincts encompass these.”

He has won many competitions and accolades for his artworks and has been published in various media in Turkey, South East Asia, and Europe. 

In Singapore, Coplu is represented by the Ode to Art Gallery. 

COMFORT & QUALITY

Award-winning mattress brand Zinus has landed in Singapore. Touted as the pioneer of mattress-in-a-box, a compression technology that makes it lighter than traditional mattresses, the brand offers quality mattresses and bed frames in a comfortable price range.

Its bestselling products include the iCoil Hybrid Latex series and the Hybrid Memory Foam series, which are made from hypoallergenic materials with cradling comfort.

Zinus mattresses retail from $289. Visit www.zinus.com.sg for more information.

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