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(Updated February 2016)
Instead of hitting the malls for your dose of decor shopping, why not turn to these online businesses for a change? Here's a list of online stores that offer one-of-a-kind pieces for the home. Happy shopping!
CASTLERY
For a quick retail fix, Castlery offers simple and modern furniture designs, coupled with affordable price tags so your wallet doesn’t suffer while your house gets a fresh look. Most of the pieces you see are designed in-house, and each feature sleek, clean designs.
COMME HOME
Turn to Comme Home for all things marble! Whether it’s a marble bowl, a large serving board, or a little marble cylinder, you’ll find them all in the webstore. Because of the delicate material, Comme Home only utilises door-to-door courier services, ensuring your product reaches you safely and in one piece.
Hexagonal and round marble boards
BOWERBIRD HOME
Owner, Josephine Blunck imports mirrors, trays, side tables, chests of drawers and chairs with bone and mother of pearl inlays from India. She also brings in chairs upholstered in Kantha quilts and vintage sari cloth.
GREAT OCEAN ROAD
www.greatoceanroadsingapore.com
Each collection at Great Ocean Road is named after famous beach destinations around the world. This store is dedicated to beach-inspired homeware such as jute floor baskets and bowls, as well as floor cushions and hand-carved lamps.
RUBY SLIPPER
After stumbling upon craftsmen in Vietnam and India, Lucy Ridgwell decided to design her own collection of European-quality linen and rugs. The brand offers embroidered Egyptian cotton and pure linen hand-sewn in Vietnam, as well as dhurrie rugs loomed in India.
Rugs in various designs by owner, Lucy Ridgwell
SHIVA DESIGNS
Rima Shrivastava's store Shiva Designs, features handmade decor and fashion accessories by artists she's discovered all around the world while on her travels. Her home studio is packed with delightful porcelain pieces by Sam Robinson (the watermelon bowls are very popular), graphic table runners by Bonnie & Neil, and floral Anokhi quilts.
Shiva Designs stocks a range of cushions in modern and traditional fabrics.
THE GODOWN
The type of products The Godown sells can go from a simplistic and modern lamp, to an old-school decorative flat iron. Besides carrying an eclectic selection of old and new decor accents and home accessories, The Godown also provides inspiration collages with different themes, such as gift ideas for the family and more.
MONDAYS OFF
Minimalists and Scandi-style lovers will fall in love with Mondays Off. Browse from their variety of decorative items such as printed inspirational quotes, chic and quirky kitchenware, adorable and bright cushion covers and more! Local shipping for products below 5kg is also free.
NAIISE
Naiise is a name you have probably heard of. The webstore is an immediate go-to for the perfect gifts, stationary, and homeware! Besides stocking products from international brands, Naiise also provides plenty of support for local talent. Products from homegrown brands such as Triple Eyelid, Wheniwasfour and more can be found all over the site.
Upcycled Concrete Stationary Holder/Planter from Triple Eyelid
HIPVAN
Lights, outdoor furniture, pots, laundry detergent – you name it, Hipvan’s probably got it. The webstore has recently been gaining popularity thanks to its wide variety of products from over 1,000 brands. Shipping and returns for Hipvan is also free!
FRED LIVES HERE
Modern-classic is the name of the game when it comes to the furniture pieces Fred Lives Here carries. The team behind the brand scours the globe for quirky and unique designs to add into the store’s growing collection. Fred Lives Here also produces its own range of furniture and lighting!
MAKE ROOM
Make Room is also known for selling a good mix of accessories and furniture of all kinds. Some of the brands they carry include Mdm Stoltz, a brand from Denmark with minimal yet chic products, Present Time, a name well-known for their textiles and colourful home accents, and more.
Mdm Stoltz Spring/Summer 2016 Collection
SINGAPORE TRADING POST
Singapore Trading Post is a treasure trove for those big on vintage items. With items sourced from India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar, the online store carries an interesting selection of furniture and decorative accents for the home.
Handmade Decorative Burmese Umbrella
HOMES TO LIFE
You might know Homes to Life for its previous name, Hwa Tat Lee, a homegrown brand famed for their high quality sofa designs. The brand has come a long way since then, now carrying more home accessories such as cushions, cabinets and more.
