Tatler Homes Singapore Oct 2016

When it comes to style influences, the fashion world is closely linked to the realms of furniture and interior design. For one, runway looks and colour trends often become inspiration for industrial designers, who also draw ideas from the latest developments in leather and fabric production when creating new materials for their creations. Another example of this relationship: shortly after fashion labels such as Zara, Gucci and Louis Vuitton featured florals extensively in their Spring/Summer 2016 collections, floral prints became a common sight in soft furnishing and wallpaper designs. Then there’s celebrity furniture designer Christopher Guy, known for his patented Chris-X leg design seen throughout his collections, who cites the corseted waistline of Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind as his inspiration. Yet while the association between fashion and…

AARON DE SILVA FEATURES WRITER Former editor of a men’s fashion magazine Aaron De Silva loves nothing more than experiencing the world through travel. Writing about design comes a close second. Currently plying the freelance circuit, he contributes regularly to titles such as Tatler Homes, The Edge and The Peak. CAI HUIXIN PHOTOGRAPHER Cai Huixin is one of the country’s leading female photographers specialising in interiors and architecture in Singapore. A member of Calibre Pictures, her passion lies in getting the perfect shot, both in and out of the studio. Her hobbies are diving and yoga. KOH BOONWEI PHOTOGRAPHER Koh Boonwei credits his father as a key influence for his early interest in photography. From learning the techniques of black-and-white photography to working his way up as a photographer’s assistant,…

WHAT The new BeoSound 1 and 2 wireless speakers by Danish audio visual specialist Bang & Olufsen (B&O) will blow you away with its suave design and technical prowess. In developing the new look of these speakers, B&O’s design team focused on creating a speaker that offers users flexibility in terms of usability, connectivity and placement options. The resulting spherical design puts the speaker light years away from conventional models, but it also adapts easily to any space, making it ideal for the living and bed rooms as well as entertainment areas and even in the kitchen. The battery-powered BeoSound 1 is a portable lightweight device and battery-operated for mobility, while the larger BeoSound 2, which requires a permanent power connection, produces a more powerful sound quality with greater clarity…

PRITI DEVI “Silver flatware and table ware are what I’d pass down. As generations move towards increasingly minimal interiors, silver flatware will continue to be a worthwhile investment and lend stately charm to any dinner table setting. My favourite is the Albany sterling silver flatware series by Arthur Price. Its classically elegant design is timeless and transcends generations.” OW PUI YEE “I believe a good hostess should own at least one set of fine bone china, so I’d give my daughter a set of chinaware. My parents gave me a dinner and tea set from Royal Albert’s Old Country Roses collection in the 1990s. Since then, I’ve been adding to the collection. I like this particular series as there’s even a Chinese dinner set. I’ll give this set to Carmen…

OH SO NAIISE Local design curator Naiise has come a long way from its humble beginnings as an online destination for original and well-designed products. In spite of a weak retail climate, the company managed to push ahead with an impressive expansion plan including the launch of seven brick-and-mortar stores. Its latest outlet at The Cathay is filled with quirky designer products by local and foreign design labels. Interactive and workshop spaces within the 8,500sqft unit provide visitors with a more immersive shopping experience. Visit naiise.com/collections/workshops-cathay to sign up for the workshops regularly held on the premises. They range from floral arrangement to soap and perfume-making classes. Naiise at The Cathay 2 Handy Rd, #B1-08 naiise.com WHAT’S TRENDING Going from a website to a pop-up store with accompanying…

CORAL COLLECTION BY L’OBJET The collection’s swanky cocktail spoons and forks feature handcrafted stems plated with 24k gold topped with a brilliant red coral crown. From $240 (set of four), available at Asiatique Collections VERSAILLES COLLECTION The gorgeous and intricate baroque pattern on these pieces are inspired by France’s Palace of Versailles. $18,200, available at Lalique MOOD PRECIOUS SET Presented as a precious sculptural object, this elliptical case of pink steel and walnut wood secretly holds a 24-piece set of spoons, forks and knives plated in silver, and teaspoons plated in 18k pink gold. $2,630, available at Christofle and Takashimaya RITZ MENAGERE The classic pattern adorning this silver-plated cutlery collection was inspired by cutlery used at the famous Ritz hotel in London. $18,200, available at Lalique ATTELAGE COLLECTION Available in…