Veteran interior designer Ed Ong shares some wisdom on how to level up your space with rugs and lighting courtesy of his latest venture, M Luxury Asia
As a seasoned industry professional with over 100 successful interior makeovers to his name, Ed Ong is well-versed in the art of creating good-looking spaces. The founder of Dwell Interior Design has worked on both local and overseas homes, and was also the first Asian designer appointed to oversee the design of luxury European furniture fittings brand Blum’s showrooms across Southeast Asia.
Given Ong’s keen appreciation for well-composed interiors and quality furnishings, it was a natural progression for him to establish his latest venture, M Luxury Asia, in 2018. The firm is the official distributor for prestigious British carpet maker Riviere Rugs and storied Italian lighting brand Barovier & Toso in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia; the two brands occupy the upper echelons of their respective categories in the luxury furnishings sector.
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Ong operates the showrooms for both brands across two levels at 1 Nassim Road, with each brand given its own dedicated floor to showcase its covetable creations to the fullest effect. Incidentally, the Barovier & Toso Singapore outpost was the very first overseas mono-brand showroom for the Italian firm.
Ong’s aim is for each brand to resonate with a discerning clientele. “Customers who appreciate the story of the brand, the craftsmanship, and the result of their passion in creating something,” he explains. “There are many choices out there, at different price points, but I think you would buy from the brands that we carry because they represent a high degree of craftsmanship.”
