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Hi there, you might want to check out Lush for your furniture, they are on sale now, alternatively, Harvey Norman does sell some (decent) pieces of furniture as well. Do consider the following items (I'm basing it on your preference for my Monochromatic Luxe lookbook) Elsa Sofa (Module 8) - approx $1300 the last time I asked Fleecy Side Table - $360 VITTSJÖ Coffee Table - $79 If you're willing to try shipping items over, CB2 from the US has some decently priced items (before taxes and shipping)

Hey sorry for the late reply. Don't worry too much about clashing wood tones, so long as they are roughly similar shades, it'll be fine - too much of the same shade of wood becomes really boring (of course, it's hard to find a balance). Personally, what I suggested was more towards a mid-century look, which as you rightly pointed out consists largely of red tones. Alternatively, you could try something similar to what I suggested in this lookbook, but use a more vibrant fabric for the chair instead (e.g. lime green, orange etc). I tend to suggest more earthy tones for furniture pieces as these aren't things that are easily changed unlike accessories.

Based on the 2 pieces of furniture you have purchased, a Scandinavian look is rather tough. However, I've came up with some suggestions that you can see below: 1. PK22 Lounge Chair in Wicker by Fritz Hansen, replicas available at Lush 2. Roy Lichtenstein prints, available at The Wright Gift (ION Orchard and Marina Bay Sands) and Kinokuniya 3. Line Console by Grafunkt 4. Tolomeo Mega Floor Lamp by Flos, replicas available at lighting stores like Lightcraft 5. Traditional style carpet, available at Ikea 6. Stockholm Coffee Table by Ikea 7. Cushion by BoConcept A. Kawaguchi Table (White Oak) by Lush B. Forte Rect Dining Table (Oak + Plywood) by Lush C. Em Table, designed by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, replica of table base available at Comfort Furniture, custom make a wooden top D. Random Lamp by Moooi, replicas available at a myriad of lighting stores E. PH5 Lamp by Louis Poulsen, replicas available at Lush and some lighting stores

AMERICANA For more details on this design, visit my blog.

You might also like to check out these companies: Massimmo Camerich - Available at FC Home BluDot - Available at Pomelo Home

Definitely consider hanging a few (maybe 3 or 4) of Moooi's Random Lamp (or at least something with a similar aesthetic) within the main living area. It's dramatic, without being too overwhelming. Hang it in an assortment of heights, and and assortment of sizes. Another option for your area would be the Gino Sarfatti chandelier 2097 by Flos. Replicas are avaliable. Beyond that, stick to wall and table lamps - you want the furniture to appear visually low so as to emphasise the loftiness of the space.

CHINOISERIE CHIC Chinoiserie is a French term that signifies “Chinese-esque” European designs, and as a design style, was particularly popular from the mid 17th century. In this lookbook, one will find Chinese elements, albeit modernised – and while the motivation for doing so is different from that of 17th century European designers, the end result is the same: making Chinese design more accessible. For more details on this design (i.e. places to purchase the featured furniture), visit my blog.

BoConcept has a few that are similar, the price range is between $1195 to $1645. A bit pricey though. Alternatively, custom make one?

Actually, BoConcept has a wider range of designs that have a slight Scandinavian aesthetic, while the whole range of products sold by Air Division is either experimental modern or rustic (Plank Living). However, as mentioned above, BoConcept products are made in China. As for AIR, I believe that they are made in the region (i.e. Malaysia or Indonesia). I guess you could support local companies and local designers by purchasing from Air, however do try out the products from both and see the quality first hand before deciding.

Hey I saw your home and immediately thought of this. Source: Home and Decor

I agree that their furniture are pricey, but one factor behind the cost is the team of designers behind BoConcept that churn out original products. Essentially, you're paying (at least in part) for originality as opposed to cheaper furniture, which more often than not does not require significant R&D as they copy designs. Operating swanky showrooms also adds to the cost - all of which combine to give you a designer (though made in China) furniture.

JAPANESE MINIMALISM Japanese architects are truly masters of minimalism; one only needs to browse the gallery of Japanese works on ArchDaily to see that these architects eat, sleep and breath a life of simplicity. Here’s my attempt to translate that particularly distinct style of simplicity to an apartment, and below is a guide on how to achieve it. The trick to Japanese-style minimalism is a somber colour palatte – wood grains and white. In this render, the wood flooring of choice was spruce, but pine, ash and oak – light-coloured woods in general form the basis of a minimal Japanese home. For more details on this design (i.e. places to purchase the featured furniture), visit my blog.

POP GLAMOUR I’ll be honest, this look is a little confused – it started out as an attempt at making somewhat of a modern baroque style, but as it developed, I realised that it did not quite fit that particular label. It’s generally clean lines hinted at something more art-deco rather than baroque. Nevertheless, as confused as this look might seem, I particularly love the various vignettes that it offers, and I do hope that it can offer you at least some degree of inspiration. The sense of luxury is created using a whole host of materials – from ebony macassar veneer/laminate to glossy white marble floors to rich elaborate wall-treatment to a generous use of chrome and the allusion to bygone days of glamour in the furniture choices. Below are a list of sources where you can obtain the various pieces of furniture featured in this lookbook. For more details on this design (i.e. places to purchase the featured furniture), visit my blog.

Hey, it's really nice to see a (close to) fully white apartment. I've done a lookbook on furniture for a white-themed home, and I hope that it would be of some help to you in choosing your furniture. You can find it here.

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CONTEMPORARY WHITE White is a particularly popular colour for living spaces. However, to avoid a sterile-looking space, and yet retain a largely light-feeling space that works well together, one needs to consider incorporating a myriad of textures into a space. For more details on this design (i.e. places to purchase the featured furniture), visit my blog.

AMERICAN ELEGANCE This look draws inspiration from the work of American interior designer Barbara Barry, whose design favours classic yet liveable looks, and in doing so, her work eschews the tests of time. For more details on this design (i.e. places to purchase the featured furniture), visit my blog. On a side note, as seen from the comment above this post, there are really a lot of spammers in Renotalk.

This might not be truly minimalist to you, but you should check out the work of a Belgian architect by the name of Vincent Van Duysen. Minimalism without looking sterile; minimalism in form but not in texture.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Inspired by the classic look of stereotypical New York apartments (and lofts), here’s a look that attempts to capture the essence of an industrial-style apartment like those in NY. A brick wall (left unpainted) is a must. In the lookbook, the sources that I’ve listed are where you can find the original versions of these pieces of furniture. However, as many of them are iconic pieces (the Barcelona daybed, the Womb chair and the Navy aluminium chair), replicas are available; generally try Lush-Lush, Studio 1961 or Comfort Furniture for these replicas. Replicas of the Tolomeo lamp are available at many lighting stores like Lightcraft, where identical or inspired versions are available for sale. If you like this design, or would like to know a bit more about how to make such a look work, leave a comment on this link.

Oh my bad, misread your post

How about this Ikea coffee table ($399)? It's got a mid-century vibe to it as well, somewhat reminiscent of the Eames Elliptical table, though more inclined towards the Scandinavian look.

I believe that Cellini has something similar according to their website - the Avanti sofa, and another one called the "UFO". You might want to check those out.

"Concrete" Fireplace Bookshelf If you're interested in getting your contractor to build that fireplace bookshelf that I designed for this render, check out the specs sheet below. If I'm not wrong, Lamitak has concrete laminate which would work well here.

MODERN STUDIO The key to creating a space that is both seemingly spacious as well as livable in an otherwise small environment is colour, texture and scale. As you’d realise in the above rendered image, the predominant colour in the space is white, so as to reflect light and in doing so, creating the impression of a space that is larger than it truly is. Texture also plays a key role in creating both the illusion of space, yet maintaining a degree of homeliness. Sure, using floor to ceiling mirrors on every wall would give the space an enlarged appearance, but it makes the room far less comfortable to be in. Likewise, filling it with travel mementos or otherwise, while creating homeliness, gives the space a cluttered and claustrophobic feel. The key is balance. As seen in the render, there are no mirrored walls. Instead, white [painted] walls are used, paired with a glossy light marble floor. The use of wood grains on the shelf in the foreground further adds to the feeling of warmth, creating a vibe not unlike those that one sees in modern Scandinavian homes. Similarly, the use of white louvered blinds diffuses the light in an interesting manner, adding some visual interest to an otherwise dull white/cream box. You’ll also see in the background that the bedroom feature wall uses white, vertical slats that complement the shadows created by the blinds, without being too distracting. Doing all of the above without taking into account the scale of furnishings would be to render pointless the above efforts. In a small space, going sparse isn’t the trick – that would only serve to highlight the limited space that one has. Instead, choose furniture that is either scaled down, or give the illusion of space. Take the armless sofa that you see in both the lookbook and the render as an example – without an armrest, the view of the entire space is not hindered, thereby creating the illusion of space.Similarly, the scaled down Bludot Sprout dining table creates a proper dining space, without sacrificing too much floor area. Since the space is small, it is important to create visual interest to compensate, without creating clutter. In this look, you’ll see that colour is used to this effect, as well as modern and interesting pieces like the Sprout table, the Taccia lamp, and (not seen) the Castore floor lamp beside the sofa. The built-in features are especially important things to note in a small space as well – everything should create the illusion of space. Utilise wall cabinetry to hide clutter, and have them in the same shade as the wall, flush with the wall. All doors should be glass, and if there is a need for privacy, use frosted glass, such that light still shines through. If you like this design, or would like to know a bit more about how to make such a look work, leave a comment on this link.

No worries at all. Hope to see the finished product soon!