H&D Hotlist #147: New design products, furniture and accessories
From all-in-one steamer and iron combo from Philips to a handsome tome on Art Deco by Assouline, here some of our recent favourite finds!
By Asih Jenie & Germaine Cheah -
ALWAYS NEAT
Have you ever changed your clothes last minute because they desperately need some ironing and steaming and you just don't have the time?
Philips to the rescue with its new All-in-One 8000 Series, which combines steam and ironing function with speed, ease and precision to tackle today’s fast-paced life without the need to juggle between ironing board and steamer.
Key features include professional Dual Heating technology that generates instant steam that kills up to 99.9 per cent bacteria and dust mites and OptimalTEMP heated steam plate that guarantees no burns on even the most delicate garments, turning a chore into a breeze.
Philips All-in-One 8000 Series retail for $519 from Harvey Norman, Lazada and Best Denki. Visit www.phiips.com.sg for more information.
ART DECO DEEP DIVE
One of the highlights of luxury book publisher Assouline’s fall 2021 lineup, Art Deco Style presents the multifaceted allure of the global design phenomenon that is the Art Deco style.
The tome tells its history via captivating imagery dated back to its birth in 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes trade show in Paris all the way to its modern evolution, including the updating of historical styles, the introduction of exotic elements and the adaptation of avant-garde art currents such as the geometric abstraction of Cubism.
Art Deco Style retails for US$70 ($93.85). Visit www.assouline.com for more information.
URBAN COMPANY
Branding itself as Asia’s largest online home service platform, Urban Company offers a broad range of services delivered to your home, from the usual like home cleaning, pest control and plumbing to the pampering beauty services like mani pedi, haircuts, massages, and facial treatments.
It’s a one-stop platform for all your needs for at-home services. Bookings can be done via mobile app or website to cater to your schedule. Say goodbye to rushing to the salon for last minute grooming!
Urban Company’s beauty services start from $19 (mani pedi) to $269 (hair services). Visit www.urbancompany.com/singapore for more information.
ASDA COMPETITION OPENS!
Global bathroom company Lixil has launched the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2022, a competition for tertiary design students from eight countries in the Asia Pacific region.
The competition invites eligible students from Australia, Cambodia, India, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam to submit their best design to the theme of Purposeful Design – Transforming the Way We Live, in two categories: Residential Bathroom Space Design and Hospitality Bathroom Space Design.
Visit website https://americanstandard-apac.com/asda for more information.