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Hotel decor ideas for maximum relaxation
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Chic ways to combine your bedroom and bathroom for bigger spaces
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FRANCE
All about lines
Unleash your creativity with Nedgis’ innovative Beem lights. Keeping things simple yet unconventional, Beem lights are fundamentally clean lines, reminiscent of glow sticks. Despite the simplicity of this form, they inherently encourage a touch of eccentricity with their versatile designs. You can keep it small with a wall-mounted, straight lamp or create an eye-drawing statement piece with curving, twisting ceiling lights. nedgis.com
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Building blocks
With the colourful Wave Rug, London-based Sonya Rug Studio brings a cheerful wash of colour to your home. Born out of a transatlantic partnership with graphic illustrator Jade Purple Brown, this rug brightens up any space with its 70s-inspired aesthetic. The hand-woven wool creates a sense of movement, livening up the room with colour and shape.
Thanks to their nifty design, Cubit’s sideboard blocks are completely adaptable to your own needs and wishes. Available in bold, bright colours as well as pastel hues, the sideboard cubes can be easily thrown together to arrange a cupboard, a low shelf or any other storage structure of your choice. They can just as easily be taken apart and rearranged, perfect for the occasional renovationfree makeover.
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Waves of joy
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Rosarium kitchen towel by Marimekko, $21.30, Finnish Design Shop
Oiva Räsymatto teapot by Marimekko, $114, Finnish Design Shop
Mon Amie tea cup by Rörstrand, $26.50, Finnish Design Shop
Bistro Thermo Jug, $99.80, HipVan
Colori Mug, $25 each, Anthropologie
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Blomning Coffee/tea tin, $3.90, IKEA
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MORNING CUPPA Stylish tea and coffee essentials to kick off your day on a high note text & coordination YUEN YI YING
Mytea Tea Infuser, $16.90, HipVan
SMEG Espresso Coffee Machine, $838, available in seven colours, Born in Colour
Special Edition thermo bottle by Design Letters, $39.95, Finnish Design Shop
Taylor Side Table, $59, HipVan S&B tea towels, $29.30, Finnish Design Shop
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Ljudlös Tea Infuser, $3.90, IKEA
To go click cup by Stelton, $52, bibliotek
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AN EASY GUIDE TO REPLICATING
BLISSFUL HOTEL-STYLE BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS AT HOME SO YOU ALWAYS FEEL LIKE YOU’RE ON HOLIDAY text YUEN YI YING
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Besides the fact that you get to recharge in a new location, part of the appeal of going on staycations or holidays must surely be that you get to relax in a room that’s clutter-free and tastefully-decorated. Thankfully, that’s not hard to recreate in your own home so you can put your holiday money towards creating rejuvenating bedrooms and bathrooms that you can enjoy every day.
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This rosy, earthy hue has a real grounding quality to it which promotes relaxation. It also goes well with the natural tones and textures surrounding it.
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Best allergen-free bedding
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Made entirely of natural plant fibres, the Natural Breeze Duvet by dormiente is ideal for those suffering from allergies. The kapok tree fibres are naturally dust-mite repellent, insulating and lightweight, keeping your body cool and dry in Singapore’s hot and humid weather. POA, available at dormiente.sg
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The right kind of bedding can make a significant difference in how we sleep. At the end of a long day, our bodies deserve to rest without waking up to back pain and irritated skin. No matter your sleeping needs, we have compiled the best mattresses, linens and pillows in this third edition of SquareRooms’ Comfort Awards. From allergen-free bedding to hybrid mattresses, there is something for every sleeper.
TEAM’S PICK
Best allergen-free bedding
Annette French Linen Bundle Not only is linen naturally hypoallergenic and antibacterial, it is also stronger and more sustainable than cotton. Annette linens are made of 100% natural flax, which comes with high moisture absorbency and breathability due to its porous nature. The material is initially on the stiffer side and slowly adapts to your body, softening and moulding to your needs over the years. From $328, available at homewithannette.com
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Best organic bedding
SOJAO Classic Bundle Set Lightweight and buttery smooth, SOJAO’s Classic series is made with GOTScertified 100% organic cotton. Their bedding is ethically made in India, where farmers and workers alike are paid fair wages “so that they and their families are able to get a good night’s rest too”. For a more sustainable production, their cotton is grown using as little water as possible. The result is durable, silky-soft sheets that last a lifetime. From $198, available at sojao.shop
Best cosy bedding
Palais Suite TENCEL Quilt Cover Known as one of the most sustainable bedding materials, TENCEL is made of regenerated wood cellulose. The resulting fibres are naturally soft and gentle on the skin, with an inherent sheen and smooth feel. The Palais Suite TENCEL Quilt Cover is kind to sensitive skin and luxurious to the touch, turning your bedroom into a true “palais suite”. From $139, available at beddingaffairs.sg
Best luxury bedding
Eurotex Hotel Luxury Bedding This bedding is crafted with 100% Egyptian cotton, which is widely held as the gold standard for silky, soft and long-lasting sheets. With a 1,200-thread count, nothing else quite comes close to delivering the same luxurious feel. This explains why Eurotex Hotel Luxury Bedding is winning this category for the third year in a row! POA, available at eurotex.com.sg
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Ultimate Makeover CHECKLIST
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Timeless Ways to Upgrade Your Dream Home
C a l m i n g b e d ro o m p a t te r n s • H o m e o ffi c e i d e a s • P re t t y i n d o o r p l a n t s • S t y l i s h mu l t i p u r p o s e z o n e s • A ro m a t h e ra py o p t i o n s • C l a s s i c d e c o r s t y l e s • H e a t - b l o c k i n g w i n d ow t re a t m e n t s • M o d i s h va s e s
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1 Brownfolds origami lampshade, $71.12, Etsy. 2 Meri meri scallop eco side plates, $16, Anthropologie. 3 KLARAFINA cushion, $19.90, IKEA. 4 Scented candle by Skandinavisk, $46.60, Finnish Design Shop. 5 LILLÅSEN table, $199, IKEA. 6 Kyoto Weave Grey AllWeather Rug, $490, Living DNA. 7 Lines and movement bamboo bedsheets, from $233, Sunday Bedding. 8 Mountain storage stool, $395. Mountain Living. 9 STARTTID bag pack, $14.90, IKEA. 10 KAFFEBÖNA bamboo vase, $59, IKEA. 11 Sustainable rice husk travel cup by Huski Home, $21.75, Etsy.
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HIGHLIGHT
hansgrohe Rainfinity showers Making a statement in the bathroom is the hansgrohe Rainfinity shower range. Thanks to an amalgamation of innovative technology, stylish design, and superior quality, the Rainfinity series opens up a whole new showering experience for the user. Its concave shape and unique wall connection make the conventional shower arm superfluous and nothing short of stunning. Whether you mount them on a wall or ceiling, all products from the Rainfinity shower range allows you to choose from one of three different spray modes and opt for a traditional design or in a geometric rod shape for their hand showers. Indeed, there is no end to bathroom design freedom with this collection.
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Take your daily routines to the next level with hansgrohe’s functionally beautiful bath and kitchen products
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he hansgrohe brand stands for innovative solutions, functional design, and excellent quality in the bathroom and kitchen. With an eye for aesthetics, a pioneering spirit and backed by German engineering expertise, the company creates products that stand out through excellent design. hansgrohe’s functional and user-friendly products provide tangible value to the homeowner, shaping the flow of water in the bathroom and kitchen to allow you to meet the beauty of water every day. Its many award-winning shower systems, bathroom and kitchen taps, and kitchen sinks from the brand always put the user’s needs first. Thanks to their functionality paired with modern design, hansgrohe products will make your moments in the bathroom and kitchen more remarkable, comfortable, and convenient.
hansgrohe SilicaTec granite sinks hansgrohe’s innovative kitchen products combine beautiful design with superior functionality. The SilicaTec granite range of sinks – created by Phoenix Design – are made from a composite of quartz and acrylic resin. Their sleek-looking sinks are smooth, hard, and has a non-porous surface that is dirt-repellent and easy to clean. Moreover, they are odourless, UV stable, heat-resistant, and food-safe, as well as impact- and stain-resistant. Red wine, coffee, tea, and even food particles from hot pans leave no trace, making the sink a robust and attractive all-rounder for even the busiest kitchens.
hansgrohe Raindance Select hand showers with PowderRain spray (featured in hansgrohe’s Raindance handheld and overhead showers) was developed with warm and misty rain droplets in mind. The newly developed micro-spray technology produces finer droplets than conventional shower jets. Instead of possessing only one spray outlet per nozzle, PowderRain has six openings that transform the spray into thousands of microdroplets through sophisticated technology. The droplets fall gently on the skin without bouncing off because of the reduced splashing, a concept that is ideal for open showers. What’s more, the new Raindance Select S 120 P hand showers with PowderRain work quietly, which contributes acoustically to a relaxing experience.
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