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Bring a touch of whimsy into your home – and a smile on your face – with these quirky accessories.

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With a cheeky wink and a moustachioed smile, the Secretman knitted cushion from Danish brand LuCKYBOYSunDAY will put a smile on your face.$95, from fred

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Whether in your kid’s playroom or right in the middle of your living room, the Magis Spun chair is an invitation to sit down and let loose.$802.50, from Xtra

The packaging of the Sticky Lamp, designed by Chris Kabel, comes with an adhesive that

lets you attach the bulb wherever you want.$48.30 from design museum sHop

Fun, colourful and quirky – the Ginger collection of embroidered cushions and melamine tableware will surely brighten up your home.price upon enquiry,

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Your poker face will turn into a smile once you set eyes on the Seletti a la Carte table/shelf. The modular pieces can be stacked just like a life-sized house of cards.$460, from Lifestorey

The young and the young-at-heart will fall in love with the Bucket series of washbasins. Pick from the wide variety of aesthetics, from pure white to geometric patterns to ironic pictures. price upon enquiry, from sansei

This kooky clock doubles up as a gentle (and ironic) reminder that time is precious.$99 from comfort furniture

Serve up a dose of fun with the Oliver appetiser plates

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The Shortlist

The laidback vibe of Cluny Court draws a constant stream of shoppers. Located along Bukit Timah Road and next to the Botanic Gardens, this two-storey colonial building is home to a handful of cafes, restaurants, a supermarket and specialty shops selling homeware, furniture and kids’ fashion. The shops are quaint and have an air of exclusivity – factors that make the shopping experience so wonderful. Here are three stores that have caught our eyes.

Shopping Trail:Cluny Court

Bungalow 55 501 Bukit Timah Road Cluny Court #01-05A Tel: 6463 3831 Email: info@thebungalow55.com Business hours: 9.30am – 6.30pm (Mon to Sat), 10am – 6pm (Sun) www.thebungalow55.com

Bungalow 55Bungalow 55 sits on the ground floor of

Cluny Court in a prime spot facing the main

street. This home décor store exudes

a warm and inviting front to passers-by

who can’t help but stop and peer through

the storefront.

Founded by Australian-born Nina Beale,

Bungalow 55 offers an eclectic range of

homeware, accessories and décor items.

The items are sourced from all around

the world, with a large fraction imported

from Europe, Australia and America.

There’s a predominantly colonial look to

the collection, but with a strong nautical

influence, evident in the blue accents

around the shop. The best part about visiting

TExT: REdzmAN RAHmAT PHoToGRAPHy: JusTiN LoH, sHiNiNG HEAd mEdiA

Lemongrass & Aubergine 501 Bukit Timah Road Cluny Court #02-26 Tel: 6463 0752 Business Hours: 10am – 6pm (Mon to Sat), 10am – 3pm (Sun) www.lemondeco.com

this store is discovering the little surprises that

are littered throughout the space. Rummage

through the furniture pieces and home

accessories and you might chance upon

design-centric coffee table books, marine-

inspired accessories, beachwear, as well as

oriental antique pieces.

From the outside, Lemongrass & Aubergine

might look like a fun children’s store.

Cheerful colours and playful displays

are the first things you see, including the

massive turquoise crocodile statue lying

on the floor. But the shop, located on the

second floor of Cluny Court, is actually

a home décor boutique that carries a

varied collection ranging from tableware

to textiles.

most of the items in Lemongrass &

Aubergine have been brought in from

around Europe – particularly France.

shop owner sofia Greig has built and

maintained a network of suppliers from

that area, which allows her to import these

hard-to-find homeware and accessories.

sofia constantly brings in new items to

the store, making the shopping experience

full of pleasant surprises check out the

brightly coloured melamine tableware,

the dish towels with unique prints, and the

beautiful PVC area rugs.

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When Casey Yew and her husband first viewed this 1,119-sqft condominium

apartment, it was love at first sight. Although the Upper Thomson Road location was an initial deterrence, the couple saw the bright side of staying in a quiet and serene location.

But what finalised the decision to get the unit was the layout of the apartment. “We were completely sold by the floor plan,” Casey says. “There’s a shared lift that opens straight to our foyer, so it looks like a private lift lobby. And the shape of the rooms are pretty unique as well.”

The young homeowners then sought out design firm Free Space Intent to help them realise their dream home. “I knew exactly what I wanted, which is a modern-looking home with a lot of personal touches in the furniture and accessories, but I had no idea how to achieve the look,” Casey confesses. “We needed to design this place to be a home that we’d want to stay in for a long time – it needed to be sleek, supple and modern.”

Together with the designer, the homeowners created the ideal interior for their lifestyle needs. For example, the master bedroom is fully carpeted and has four types of premium wallpaper for a truly lavish touch; the open-concept master bathroom is reminiscent of the ones found in luxury hotels; and even the glass-encased study room provides the perfect environment for the couple to work from home.

More importantly however, Casey didn’t want any over-the-top design elements that would overpower the basic look of the home. “I like to accessorise, so I wanted the basic design to be quite simple. That way, I can fill up the space with my own decorations and accessories,” she explains further. With the freedom to personalise her space, Casey and her husband can easily tweak the look of the home over the years.

Currently, the home has an “arty eclectic” look that Casey has cultivated over the last few months. Her personality is evident in her collection of quirky home accessories, ranging from novelty table lamps to cheerfully coloured cushions and unique wall art. Even the furniture – a mix of classic design pieces and custom modern furniture – is testament to her eclectic style.

The quest to personalise her home is an on-going event, Casey explains. “I’ll look around on my own and pick out items based on whether I think it’ll be appropriate for the look. If I’m unsure, then I’ll check with my interior designer.” While some homeowners dread the renovation and interior designing processes, it’s obvious that Casey really enjoyed the entire experience. “Even now,” she admits, “I still keep an eye out for things that will look good in our home. But I have to keep reminding myself that I can’t keep buying new things! I’ll run out of space to display them! ”

Project Type 2-bedroom condominium

Floor area 1,119 SQFT

TexT: redzman rahmaTPhoToS: xin, calibre

Design KitF e a T u r e

In MixtheA streAmlined design Allows the young homeowners to personAlise this home with furniture And Accessories.

because of the small space of this home, the designer custom built the TV console and shoe cabinet for additional storage space.

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Design KitF e a T u r e

I like to accessorise, so I wanted the basic design to be quite simple. That way, I can fill up the space

with my own decorations and accessories.

DeSIGN NOTeS convert a bare balcony

into useable space with

weather-proof furniture.

a suspended lamp helps

to set the mood.

The balcony stretches past the living room and study room, with sliding doors that can fully open. Photo: Free Space intent