What used to be the hotspot for bars and pubs has grown up to become a hip destination for international dining and snazzy wine bars. The neighbourhood is also home to major showrooms that represent international brands. From kitchen appliances to bathroom essentials, we visited four specialty showrooms to see what they have to offer.
Text: Redzman Rahmat
APS Lifestyle Gallery
Since its last major overhaul in 2012, APS Lifestyle Gallery has been transformed into a homely showroom kitted out with live kitchens and a private dining area. The two-storey gallery houses big kitchen brand names like Smeg, Whirlpool, Küche, Vintec and Transtherm, covering all your major appliances like the refrigerator, oven and wine cabinet.
The 67,000-sqft space also hosts both private functions and public events, including live cooking workshops and pop-up markets, making this a prime destination for more than just your home shopping needs.
9 Muthuraman Chetty Road
APS Building
Level 1 & 2
Singapore 238931
Tel (65) 6233 0593
Fax (65) 6235 6026
www.apslifestyle.com
Mon to Fri: 10am to 7pm
Sat: 10am to 5pm
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
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Hansgrohe
Since it was first opened in 2005, the Hansgrohe showroom has been a prime destination for high-end bathroom fixtures. Here, you’ll find bathroom essentials like mixers, showers and tubs from Axor and Hansgrohe. The German brand exemplifies high quality and good design, and is a champion of environmental sustainability.
Coming up next, the 4,000 sqft showroom will welcome a new Axor Nendo Waterdream display. For at least six months, you can see for yourself how the innovative LampShower combines water and lights to create an extra-sensory experience. Also in the cards is a new live area where you can test the latest and best-selling overhead showers and experience how the different water sprays look and feel.
69 Mohamed Sultan Road
Singapore 239015
Tel (65) 6884 5060
Fax (65) 6884 5070
www.hansgrohe.com.sg
Mon to Fri: 10.30am to 7.30pm
Sat: 10.30am to 6.30 pm
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Romanez
The Romanez showroom is synonymous with high-end fabrics, textiles, rugs and wallpaper, with a large range of internationally renowned brands in its repertoire. Christian Lacroix, Pierre Frey and Designers Guild are just some of the exclusive names you’ll find in this showroom.
Apart from fabrics for curtains and upholstery, carpets and wallpaper, you’ll also find accessories such as trimmings, curtain rods and bedding materials. The Romanez showroom is also a great space to find ideas for your own home. The room settings are constantly being updated, proving that a simple change of fabrics can instantly transform the look of your home.
9 Muthuraman Chetty Road
APS Building
#04-01
Singapore 238931
Tel (65) 6463 9330
www.romanez.com.sg
Mon to Fri: 9am to 6.30pm
Closed on Weekends and Public Holidays
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GF+A Global
If you’re on the hunt for a feature wall or flooring solution, visit the GF+A Global showroom to take in the splendour of tiles imported directly from Europe. Take a walk through the two-storey space and check out the exquisite Italian tiles and handcrafted artistic mosaic features. GF+A has a vast collection of fine interior materials that range from classic collections (inspired by marble and stone) to modern design (inspired by modern art). The showroom also has a dedicated café/bar corner that serves a full range of beverages – coffee, tea, and even an afternoon tipple or two.
24 Mohamed Sultan Road
Singapore 239012
Tel (65) 6222 2112
Fax (65) 6223 2112
www.gfaglobal.com
Mon to Fri: 11am to 8pm
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 11am to 7pm
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Also In The Area…
E&A Interiors
This showroom and design studio is home to a wide array of hard-to-find fabrics and wallpaper, sourced from all around the world. Here’s where you can find artisanal fabrics, including hand woven, blocked and screen-printed textiles.
46 Kim Yam Road
#04-24
Singapore 239351
T (656) 6702 4850
www.eandainteriors.com
BI&L
Customise your own space with the modular wardrobe and kitchen systems at the BI&L showroom. There is also a retail space where you’ll find well-known Scandinavian and European furniture, kitchen utensils and lifestyle accessories.
12 & 13 Mohamed Sultan Road
#01-01
Singapore 238962
T (65) 6235 0933
www.binlcollections.com
Tempur
Test-drive the latest innovation in mattresses and pillows at the Tempur Sleep Boutique. The store welcomes the “try-before-you-buy” policy, so kick off your shoes and lie down on one of their mattresses before you make up your mind.
20 Martin Road
Seng Kee Building #01-01
Singapore 239070
T (65) 6933 7667
www.sg.tempur.com
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