Innholdsfortegnelse for Oct 2016 i Tatler Homes Singapore

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…

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…

‘KOI’ LEATHER COLLECTION Loewe proves that its expertise in leather marquetry isn’t limited to textiles in this collection of single-edition oak furniture. The carp motif, adapted from a set of centuries-old Japanese wood screens, is artfully assembled from leather parts on this folding screen. $42,590, available on enquiry at Loewe ARTÙ BY FENDI CASA This sofa’s generous proportions are plumped up by the velvet or leather covering and down feather padding. $89,750, available at Merge Living RISCIO BY KENZO MAISON This armchair is extra plush and inviting. Lines, colours, shapes and materials come together in this clever construction. $33,380, available at Merge Living SELLIER SOFA BY HERMÈS The pure lines and surprise pockets demonstrate the brand’s craftsmanship in cabinet-making and upholstery. With this creation, it explores the possibilities of cane,…

“MY LATE MOTHER ALWAYS SAID ‘WHEN IN DOUBT, DO THE KIND THING’. I LIVE BY THAT.” You can take the man out of California, but you can’t take California out of the man. Not only does Bill Bensley have a sunny disposition, he is a constant ball of energy who’s always eager to talk about plants, animals and hotels. In the design world, he is recognised as the name behind many of Asia’s most luxurious resorts and architect of the most unforgettable holiday experiences. “I’m just a gardener,” he says at the start of the interview following his presentation during Kohler’s Design Forum at the recent Singapore Design Week. Bensley grew up on a family farm in Anaheim, Orange County (“When orange trees still grew there”), a stone throw’s from…

It is not often that one finds a spirit that breezes optimism and focused passion in spite of rejection, failure and hardship. But it all comes in one natural package in Robert Dekeyser, affectionately known as Bobby by his friends. Ironically enough, the Dedon outdoor furniture brand was born in 1990 while Dekeyser was confined indoors on a hospital bed, knocked out of action as a goalkeeper for FC Bayern Munich by an elbow blow to his face. During the two weeks he was recuperating, he found through the newspapers that the German soccer club had unceremoniously replaced him. Out of a job and pondering his next step, Dekeyser, who was then 26 years old, decided from that moment on, he would play by his own rules. THE AWAKENING “At…

How did you discover Lumas and why did you decide to bring the concept to Singapore? I was in Berlin three years ago and happened to visit a Lumas gallery. The beauty of the artworks, coupled with their competitive prices, impressed me because it was something I had never seen in Singapore in terms of diversity and affordability. So I contacted the company hoping to find out more about their business model, and that was when I learnt about the limited editions, which are hand-signed and made in Germany at a superior production facility, and at affordable prices even though they are by renowned artists. How does Lumas fit into the local gallery scene? As a proponent of affordable luxury, the Lumas gallery offers high-quality art to everyone regardless of…

COEDITION BLUEMOON (designed by Patrick Jouin) The Bluemoon armchair sports a mid-20th century silhouette, but its construction is entirely contemporary: bronze lacquered frame, moulded wood seat and back, and armrests in natural braided leather. FIAM AURA (designed by Patrick Jouin) A thoroughly modern take on the glass display case, Fiam’s Aura showcases sensuously curved edges, a sleek black lacquered frame and LEDs thoughtfully embedded in the profiles. The doors can be locked for greater security. PEDRALI SOCIAL PLUS (designed by Patrick Jouin) Frequent hosts who regularly entertain large groups might want to consider Pedrali’s Social Plus series of modular sofas, which feature linear and corner modules that can be combined in different ways to suit various room layouts. BRASSERIE LES HARAS STRASBOURG, FRANCE (designed by Jouin Manku) Part of an…

A Acacia Fabrics 10 Ubi Crescent #04-03 Ubi Techpark Lobby A Tel: 6743 0060 acaciafabrics.com Arclinea 163 Penang Road #01-02 Winsland House II Tel: 6332 3122 arclinea.com.sg Asiatique Collections 14A Dempsey Road Tel: 6471 3146 asiatiquecollections.com B Bang & Olufsen Scotts Road Grand Hyatt Singapore Tel: 6737 7500 bang-olufsen.com Bathroom Gallery 25 Changi South Avenue 2 Level 1 & 2 Tel: 6546 5900 bathroomgallery.com.sg Berluti 391 Orchard Road Takashimaya #01–13 Tel: 6235 2521 berluti.com Blum (S.E.A) 150 Ubi Avenue 4 #02-00 Ubi Biz-Hub Tel: 6547 1760 connect.blum.com Boffi Studio 123 Penang Road 01-13 Regency House Tel: 6836 5088 boffistudio.sg Bottega Veneta ION Orchard 2 Orchard Turn, #1-04A Tel: 6238 0020 bottegaveneta.com C Carera 26 Tai Seng Street #01-02/03 Tel: 6533 0455 carerabathroom.com Cetec 36 Armenian Street #02-05 Tel: 6634 5998…

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,…

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…

The HomesToLife flagship is positioned as a one-stop lifestyle destination. How did the concept come about? The buzzword these days is lifestyle, so what we have here is a store in which you can find products to facilitate your lifestyle needs. HomesToLife is a place where you can find 60 per cent of your home furnishing needs, with items that suit your style and budget. At the same time, we want to inspire visitors with plenty of styling ideas for the home. Tell us about the various unique areas in the store. We segmented each floor of the store into a different zone: the ground floor is the Inspire zone, which carries a lot of accessories and smaller items. We try to inspire our visitors with different room settings and…

THOSE WHO APPRECIATE WRISTWATCHES FAR OUTNUMBER THOSE WHO APPRECIATE DESK CLOCKS. A curious phenomenon exists among horological enthusiasts: those who appreciate wristwatches far outnumber those who appreciate table or desk clocks. One would be inclined to think that since both are timekeeping instruments, their fan base should roughly be on par, but this isn’t the case. There’s a simple reason for this: you can strap a watch to your wrist, but you can’t exactly fasten a table clock to your person. Nevertheless, a small handful of watchmakers do produce tabletop timekeepers, often as limited editions, for reasons of tradition or as variations to their usual offer of wristwatches. Perhaps the fact that customers of luxury watches are more likely to have cushy corner offices with spacious executive desks or bookshelves…

It is said that opposites attract. Meeting Patrick Jouin, 49, and Sanjit Manku, 45, in person, one finds this to be true. There’s Jouin, the soft-spoken, pensive Frenchman who sports a short crop of hair and black-rimmed glasses that impart an academic mien. Then there’s Manku, his Kenyan-born, Canadian-raised counterpart whose long, tousled mane gives him a rebellious, rockstarlike vibe. Manku, as it turns out, is the more outgoing, outspoken one. Despite these superficial differences, the duo is perfectly complementary. “I can be tired and starved of ideas, but then Sanjit will come, full of energy, and it will carry me,” says Jouin, evidently the yin to Manku’s yang. Returning the compliment, Manku offers: “Patrick has a subtlety, a softer voice, and a profound trust in humanity that’s really rare.…

Some owners will tell you that home is where the heart is but for Jacob Holm and his wife Barbara Bendix Becker home is also a relaxing space that provides the family with much pleasure, inspiration and warmth. While they spend summer in their home in Majorca, Spain, when temperatures dip, their domain is a cosy five-bedroom townhouse located in Klampenborg, not far from the busy streets of Copenhagen. Away from the hustle and bustle of the capital, this idyllic space is where the family of five, including daughters Lilli and Selma as well as their pet dog Jean, spends the winter months. Holm points out that the heavily British-influenced style of the building’s layout, with the kitchen downstairs and bedrooms upstairs and high ceilings throughout, is an instant reminder…

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…

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…

SAINT-LOUIS ROYAL The Royal range offers innumerable options with which to customise a chandelier to homeowners’ exacting tastes—long and short versions, from eight- to 48-light configurations, and a whole array of hurricanes, cups and pendants to ponder over. What really takes centre stage, however, is the cut of the crystal: choose from diamond, bevel, Venetian and more in this classical piece that puts craftsmanship firmly in the spotlight. BOCCI 14 Glowing orbs, reminiscent of fireflies on a lazy summer evening, form the foundation of 14 by Bocci—creating a gauzy atmosphere when multiple lights are clustered together. The cast-glass spheres exude an intimate vibe with low-voltage lamps housed in frosted cylindrical voids. Dangle them from a ceiling like celestial bodies, cluster them to draw attention to a space, or mount them…

“A WELL-DESIGNED INDUSTRIAL LOOK SHOULD COMBINE THE USE OF VARIOUS ELEMENTS.” The industrial interior style seems to be a look that’s trending at the moment. Are there things homeowners should bear in mind if they’d like to achieve the look? When homeowners ask for the industrial look, they need to realise that they have to be willing to employ the use of materials that are commonly used in industrial spaces, such as factories, lofts and warehouses. These include exposed brick walls, screed concrete, untreated wood and metal beams. So when a client asks for an industrial look, I start by asking if they have seen an actual industrial setting because it means they want the look of living spaces created within disused factories and warehouses. What are the origins of…

1 Place your clock somewhere safe, for example, high up on a sturdy shelf, or away from the edge of your desk. This sounds obvious, but the last thing you want is for someone to accidentally knock it over. 2 Another obvious (but necessary) piece of advice: don’t leave your clock in an area that might be exposed to the elements, for example, a desktop that receives direct sunlight. 3 The surfaces of bigger clocks can be wiped down with a soft cloth. For smaller clocks or those with exposed components, use a blower brush to remove fine dust particles. 4 As you would with wristwatches, send your clocks for regular servicing (intervals of three to five years are recommended). 5 If a polished surface has become tarnished with age,…

SAHCO EDIZIONE CLASSICA “Capture the 1970s excess with over-the-top accessories; it’s theatrical, it’s camp, it’s of questionable taste, and I love it,” says Jonathan Adler, the interior designer behind the eponymous brand. Silk, velour and jacquard are abound in Edizione Classica by SAHCO—modernised for the contemporary home. Rich, fashionable colours serve as statement pieces when layered, or provide delightful counterpoints in interiors decked out in muted tones. ONLEWO MY HOME “What I see are more eclectic interiors in the truest sense of the word: interiors that reflect individual interests and a wide variety of styles, all brought together in a personal, non-formulaic mix, with an emphasis on quality and detail,” says interior deisnger Elissa Cullman of Cullman & Kravis Inc. The clean, geometric lines of My Home are endearingly chic,…

In 1935, American psychologist John Ridley Stroop published a study about the interference in reaction time of a task based on an experiment where participants had to read the name of a colour when the word is printed in another colour. The difficulty and amount of errors that occurred came to be known as the Stroop effect, which demonstrates how easy it is to confuse the mind simply by de-constructing the way our brain associates words with the images and colours we see. Thomas Broomé’s installations for the Hermès store at Liat Towers turn the Stroop effect on its head by using calligrams to create the exact opposite effect. In a special commission by the French luxury brand, the contemporary Swedish artist designed a series of sculptures and drawings that…