BOVINE BEST

To welcome the Year of the Pig, bespoke luxury Portuguese rug manufacturer Ferreira de Sa designed the limited edition Fortune rug.

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To welcome the Year of the Pig, bespoke luxury Portuguese rug manufacturer Ferreira de Sa designed the limited edition Fortune rug. It now hangs in the Studio216 showroom, where the rug brand’s handwoven and tufted rugs are showcased. It is made of botanical silk, mohair and New Zealand wool. It can be customised to feature different pile heights, shading and colourations.

The Fortune rug can be ordered, and retails for $2,509. See it at Studio216 at #01-01, 200 Newton Road, tel: 6909-2128, www.studio216.co.
 
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NEW FRONTIERS

The Andris2 Top water heater by Ariston is the first Wi-Fi enabled storage water heater in Singapore. Once connected to the app, you will receive notifications when hot water is available, as well as be able to set a weekly schedule to heat water only when necessary – bringing you savings by reducing energy consumption. The scalding prevention indicator helps users to avoid burns, while the AG+ technology features antibacterial properties when heating.

Available in Singapore from October 2019 onwards. This 30-litre storage water heater retails for $459.
 
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RESORT-STYLE RELAXATION

Hammock specialist Airmocks has launched a new collection inspired by resortstyle living, aptly named The Resort collection. The cotton and rope hammock wraps around the body for a snug, cosy fit, so you will enjoy lazing on it as a seat or bed. The frame is made of weather-resistant stainless steel so you can place this hammock anywhere.

Airmocks’ The Resort collection retails for $528, and is available in gunmetal grey and polaris white. Find out more at www.airmocks.com.
 
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RECIPE FOR LUXURY

Modular furniture from Italian luxury kitchen brand Miton is now available in Singapore. It carries intricately designed furniture, fixtures and fittings in sleek materials – such as Skin, a matte black soft-touch material used for shelves and table tops. Its unique Marosi collection comes with a kitchen island with a wave-like design.

Miton is available at W.Atelier, #01-01 and #03-01, 201 Henderson Road, www.watelier.com.
 
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FABULOUS HOME COUTURE

Windfall, the German lighting company often called the “jewellers of light”, recently launched the Downtown chandelier at 2019 Euroluce. It certainly illustrates the brand’s expertise: Laser-cut elements in various shapes and integrated x-prisms and square crystals make up an eye-catching statement piece. It can be designed to form a square, or a circular or random configuration, encased in metal frames.

More information at www.windfall-gmbh.com.
 
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ENDLESS FUN

French furniture brand Roche Bobois is known for its expressive prints, perfect for homeowners whoare not afraid of bold designs. The Victor sideboard, designed by Luigi Gorgoni, is one example. You can come up with a one-of-a-kind motif, as you are able to choose doors in either a single colour or two colours in a quadrant pattern (as shown). There are 37 vibrant hues to choose from!

Find it at Roche Bobois, #01-02 Boon Siew Building, 75 Bukit Timah Road, www.roche-bobois.com.
 
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THRONE FOR GAMES

Gaming chair specialist Secretlab’s collaboration with HBO is getting fans of the hugely popular fantasy series Game of Thrones into a frenzy, by combining the crests from the houses of Stark, Targaryen and throne for games Lannister with its utterly comfortable seats. Truth be told, who needs the cold iron throne when you can recline in these sexy alternatives!

The chairs are priced from $530$585 each and are available at www.secretlab.co/gameofthrones.