The chic Mohamed Sultan district has seen its fair share of changes over the years, from being lined with rows of pubs and clubs, to becoming the locale of boutique hotels and expats.
A trip to this purveyor of wallcoverings and fabric will have you giddy with excitement. Located on the fourth floor of the APS Building, it offers gorgeous prints, weaves, and embroidery from brands like Pierre Frey from France, Designers Guild from the UK, and Mokum from Australia. These make great upholstery for cushions and sofas, and the staff will also recommend apparel-friendly fabric and home accessories.
What a difference a good mattress makes! Tempur has four collections – including Cloud, for sleepers who love a soft mattress - that are designed to adapt to a user’s needs and body shape. The Danish brand also offers pillows and adjustable bed bases that make sleeping, reading, and surfing the net all equally comfortable.
Art and lighting are one and the same in Serip Organic Lighting, and a trip to its store – the newest one on Mohamed Sultan Road – will transfix you. The luxury Portugese brand designs breathtaking glass chandeliers that are fashioned after the organic and ethereal style of nature. Iconic pieces include the icicle-like Waterfall and Pathleaf, a dense collection of bronze leaves.
If you don’t have much time left in the area, squeeze in a visit to Homes 65. From Japanese tatami mats and Sicilian lava stone tiles to contemporary Italian brands such as Tonin Casa, and pioneer charred wood furniture brand Smoke, this local retailer has it all. Apart from furniture and accessories in numerous styles, it also offers mattresses and – if you can fit one in your home – saunas. So much to see here!
Who hasn’t heard of Hansgrohe, the German bathroom fitting experts who have worked with many renowned designers, including Philippe Starck and Nendo? Hansgrohe educates its customers on bathroom renovation planning and living sustainably, too. Find award winning bathtubs, bathroom and kitchen mixers, as well as accessories like towel rails and roll holders here.
With a four-storey shophouse on River Valley Road, it’s no surprise that AF Home has a lot to offer. The 7,000sqf store is filled to the brim with statement tableware, lighting and furniture, as well as soft furnishings like curtains, custom carpets and luxury bedding from Europe and Asia. Its in-house design arm offers upholstery and turnkey services, too; Meritus Hotels & Resorts and the new Andaz Singapore are some of its clients.
Home to several interior Design and architecture Studios, the herencia is a Conserved development. It was the site of the former Nan chiau high school that Was founded in 1947.
11 Kim Yam Road PARK +
46 Kim Yam Road, #05-04 The Herencia
46 Kim Yam Road, #05-04 The Herencia
46 Kim Yam Road, #04-24 The Herencia
46 Kim Yam Road, #01-10 The Herencia
46 Kim Yam Road, #02-07/08 The Herencia
46 Kim Yam Road, #02-05 The Herencia
Mohamed Sultan Road
Clad in rich Italian marble, brushed copper and bronze, this upscale accommodation sits by Robertson Quay, with outdoor terraces overlooking the Singapore River. Designed by award-winning architecture firm SCDA, the 225-room hotel also houses Italian restaurant Publico – which has Instagrammable deli-like interiors – and the famous NYC-based Wolfgang Steakhouse. On its second floor is 1880, the chic private members’ lounge designed by Timothy Oulton.
