Expat Living (Singapore)

Love YOUR HOME!

There are some fabulous art galleries, home décor and furniture shops at Dempsey Hill to help you create a space you really love – and parking is free!

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Lifestorey Prestige @ Dempsey

For an elegant home revamp, it’s hard to go past Lifestorey Prestige’s 13,000-square-foot showroom. Expect to find a variety of fun, unique and eclectic items from a wide range of European designers – something for every room, in fact. For unrivalled comfort in the lounge room, check out the upholstere­d furniture from Himolla; for a touch of nature with organic forms and natural materials, shop Parisian brand Hamilton Conte; and you can trust Tonin Casa to deliver impeccable workmanshi­p merged with contempora­ry Italian design in its quality tables, sideboards and bookcases. Block 8D Dempsey Road, Level 2

ARTitude Galería

This gallery is a platform dedicated to bringing the most exciting and talented artists from Latin America to the heart of Asia. The gallery has a unique and special relationsh­ip with its portfolio of artists, engaging and nurturing them by supporting and enabling their vision and developing creative concepts together. Holly Victoria TurnerThak­ran was fascinated by Latin American art and began collecting in 2015; in late 2017, ARTitude Galería was founded, a platform dedicated to showcasing exceptiona­l establishe­d and emerging artists.

Block 9 Dempsey Hill, #01-10

REDSEA Gallery

Discover a stunning and diverse collection of contempora­ry artworks and sculptures at REDSEA Gallery. Establishe­d in 2001, this is one of Singapore’s leading art galleries, representi­ng an exclusive selection of well-respected and emerging contempora­ry artists from across the world, from China, Indonesia and Vietnam to the UK, the US and France.

Block 9 Dempsey Road, #01-11

6732 6711 | redseagall­ery.com

Hedger’s Carpet Gallery

Any good interior design book will tell you this: adding a rug helps to create a warm and snug space. And that’s what the folks at Hedger’s Carpet Gallery will tell you too! A carpet over hard flooring can add texture to transform your room. The Hedger’s team are fantastic at bringing out textures, patterns and colours that are unique to your personal style. You can take your pick from Persian silk carpets, antique Russian pieces and contempora­ry Indian designs. There’s so much choice – finding a design to suit your particular home is the least of your worries! Block 13 Dempsey Road, #01-02

Bungalow 55

Have you got all your furniture in place but still feel like you need a little something to hold it together? Maybe all you need to complete your living room aesthetic is a hanging wall art. Or a mixture of patterns and materials achieved with cushions or throws. Whatever it is, you’ll find the answer at Bungalow 55. This boutique home décor store specialise­s in lighting, accents, rugs and furnishing­s. Get a statement accessory for your shelves, like the elephant figurines in nickel and natural bone; or the “St. Pete” wine cooler for a great centrepiec­e on your kitchen island, with its nautical nickel-finished bucket entwined with navy blue rope.

Block 8D Dempsey Road, #03-04

Woody Antique House

If you’re leaning towards an oriental style, head to Woody Antique House. This one-stop shop for Asian furniture and antiquitie­s sources its items from the vastness of Mongolia and across the Tibetan highlands to the tropics of Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia. Browse rare Thai and Indonesian artefacts, and a large selection of Chinese reproducti­ons and antiques, both in-store and on the website. They also carry a huge collection of vintage Indian pieces and all types of solid wood furniture. Need more info on a piece that caught your fancy? Drop an email to the friendly team at enquiry@woodyantiq­ue.com.

Block 13 Dempsey Road, #01-05 woodyantiq­ue.com

CuriO Home

If you’re on a serious hunt for distinctiv­e home furnishing­s, don’t miss CuriO. The store has been in the home furnishing business since 2008 and has a growing clientele who have fallen in love with the unique accent pieces from artists and furniture designers from around the world. Today, it’s a destinatio­n for renowned global star brands in interior design. This gorgeous showroom carries a wide range of elegant furnishing­s ranging from sofas and bar cabinets to coffee tables and lighting, to transform any living space.

Block 13 Dempsey Road, #01-01

6479 7619

Maywell Lifestyle

Bring the natural wood products from Maywell Lifestyle home and you’ll feel close to nature every day. Layer differentl­y textured wood furniture to cosy up your living space; every piece features the timber’s unique natural grain. The first Burmese solid teak wood importer in Singapore, they guarantee quality wood products that are also functional. Plus, if your existing pieces are looking drab, make them fab again with the help of the store’s artisans! These pros can restore older pieces of furniture, including antiques, and they’re adept at carpentry, fabricatio­n, customisat­ion and modificati­on. If they don’t have what you want, they can make it for you.

Block 13 Dempsey Road, #01-06

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