7 stylish appliances and electronics for solo living
These appliances are all about keeping the space comfortable, clean, stylish and maintainable for one person.
By Asih Jenie -
The number of people who choose to live alone is skyrocketing globally. The Department of Statistic Singapore states that in 2000, there were 75,400 one-person households in Singapore, comprising 8.2 per cent of all resident households on the island.
This figure almost tripled in 2019 to 208,000 households. Sociologist Angelique Chan had attributed this trend to the growing affluence and preference for privacy that applies to all age groups in The Straits Times article in 2018, when the single household number was 167,900. Safe to say that this trend is here to stay.
Living solo comes with many joys and challenges. You can freely be as introverted and obsessive about cataloguing your items and decorating your home. But having total control of your living space is a two-edged sword: it also means you really have to do everything yourself. Thanks to technology, this is easier than ever with the help of some nifty appliances.
In this first of a four-part article, we're going to take a look at some stylish appliances and electronics for the living space that makes flying solo a breeze. These products are all about keeping the space comfortable, clean, stylish and maintainable for one person.
DYSON V8 SLIM CORD-FREE VACUUM CLEANER
from $549
At 2.15kg, V8 Slim is Dyson’s lightest cord-free vacuum cleaner to date. It is engineered for compact Asian homes like HDB units, and comes with accessories like Light-Pipe Crevice Tool and LED light to reach deep and dark crevices.
BEOSOUND SHAPE MODULAR WALL SPEAKER SYSTEM
from $6,500
This modular, wall-mounted architectural speaker system is both an art and a superior sound system that can improve the acoustics in your space. Comes in a preselected set of six modules. Customers can also customise a unique set.
SAMSUNG THE FRAME QLED TV
from $2,582
TV when it’s on, art when it’s off. Available in three sizes, this TV range is all you need to decorate your entertainment space. It comes with 20 art selections with over 1,200 more available via Samsung Art Store.
LG HOM-BOT
$1,499
This robot vacuum cleaner sweeps and mops at the same time thanks to its detachable water tank. You can control the robot remotely with LG ThinQ app so it can make sure you arrive home to sparkling clean floors.
DEVIALET PHANTOM REACTOR
from $1,890
Iconic French audiophile brand Devialet’s smallest sound system comes in stylish white and matt black versions. It delivers the best size to power and sound performance ratio.
BOSCH CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER
$1,099
Comes with multiple accessories to clean all dirt from the floor to the ceiling and even in your car. Fast charging exchangeable battery to ensure a smooth and continuous cleaning process.
LG PURICARE MINI AIR PURIFIER
$349
Weighing just 530 grams (that’s less than the weight of a small water bottle), this wireless portable air purifier can freshen the air up to eight hours at low speed and two hours at high speed with its battery alone.