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Take a peek at these inspiring Singapore stores that showcase the best of home design—vote for your favourite nominee in the Best Showroom (Readers' Choice) category for the Tatler Homes Design Awards 2023

Since the first edition of the signature event in 2017, the Tatler Homes Design Awards has celebrated the most innovative and creative luxury residential projects in the local design scene. Now into its seventh year in Singapore, the Tatler Homes Design Awards 2023 has since expanded in the Asian region with three additional editions in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan.

The Best Showroom - Readers’ Choice category highlights the most immersive and beautiful spaces that are decorative yet functional for furniture and home brands in Singapore. Each of our nominees in this category demonstrates strong craftsmanship and original details that reflect their distinctive concepts, while best showcasing the products within.

The winners of the upcoming awards event in Singapore will be announced on June 27. This edition of the Tatler Homes Design Awards is sponsored by Akusträ by ArovaBarovier & TosoErcoHafary, Home Action Party, Pan Pacific Orchard, Roche Bobois, Singapore Luxury Homes, Surface Project, Surface Stone, Technogym, Villeroy & Boch, and V-Zug

Don’t miss: Meet the jury panel of the Tatler Homes Design Awards - Singapore 2023

Read more about each nominee and get to vote for the projects that you feel are most deserving in the form at the end of this story; the public voting process will end by 6pm on April 21.

Cosentino

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Photo 1 of 5 The welcome area within the showroom exudes an inviting air (Photo: Finbarr Fallon)
Photo 2 of 5 The outside facade of Cosentino's new showroom in The Heart at Marina One (Photo: Finbarr Fallon)
Photo 3 of 5 Curvilinear ceiling features catch the eye in this discussion zone beside The Atelier in Cosentino City Singapore (Photo: Finbarr Fallon)
Photo 4 of 5 Cosentino's new showroom features a library that houses an extensive range of the brand's offerings (Photo: Finbarr Fallon)
Photo 5 of 5 The culinary zone in Cosentino City Singapore, which features a fully functional kitchen clad in the Dekton Laurent collection (Photo: Finbarr Fallon)

Reopened last year, the Singapore flagship showroom of Spanish architectural surfaces brand Cosentino Group celebrates the vision of the company and its positive impact in driving innovation and sustainability in the fields of architecture and design.

Designed by the team in Spain, the 4,000 sq ft space is made tranquil and stylish with modern garden-inspired interiors. Custom furnishings are fitted with various surfaces from the company and showcase their many versatile applications. Lush foliage surrounds the showroom, even atop its 10m-tall ceiling, to  bring the element of nature indoors.

At the Cosentino City Singapore showroom, guests can sift through the Dekton, Sensa, and Silestone collections at its in-house library. Other highlights include the fully-equipped culinary kitchen and an augmented reality (AR) zone with various digital tools.

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Fisher & Paykel

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Photo 1 of 5 The Fisher & Paykel showroom in Singapore
Photo 2 of 5 Homeowners can discover the innovation and medley of Fisher & Paykel appliances
Photo 3 of 5 Another view of the showroom
Photo 4 of 5 A seating corner for expert consultation with customers and in-house events
Photo 5 of 5 The Minimalist style ovens and cooktops take centrestage in this show kitchen by New Zealand brand Fisher & Paykel

Taking a people-centric approach, the Fisher & Paykel showroom in Singapore demonstrates how the kitchen is the heart of the home. Furnished with cooking appliances from its Minimal and Contemporary range, the New Zealand brand’s 2,260 sq ft space showcases its full suite of versatile products that are tailor-made for the multi-faceted lifestyles and needs of homeowners today.

Driven by experience, the showroom has a split of different modern kitchen set-ups that aim to inspire customers looking to redesign their culinary zones and act as a social space to facilitate both expert demonstrations and consultations.

Galerie 5 by Sol Luminaire

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Photo 1 of 5 The Aeon downlights at the top storey of the Galerie 5 shophouse showroom
Photo 2 of 5 llll.02.6 pendant lamps by Belgian designer Sarah Dehandschutter
Photo 3 of 5 The Galerie 5 showroom by Sol Luminaire features curving walls that create a tranquil setting
Photo 4 of 5 An area in the Galerie 5 showroom that features downlights from its in-house brand Aeon
Photo 5 of 5 The delicate Parasolka pendant light by Makhno Studio in Galerie 5

Envisioned as an artistic space that showcases the brilliance of Sol Luminaire’s tasteful lighting solutions, Galerie 5 showroom was launched in 2022; the showroom opening also marked the fifth anniversary of the Singapore lighting purveyor.

Inside a heritage shophouse, the multidimensional space is designed with an architectural white shell, with the gentle curves of the walls highlighting the illuminating beauty of Sol Luminaire’s indoor and outdoor lighting.

Beyond the architectural lightinging options, the 3,800 sq ft venue also presents a curated mix of contemporary furnishings, ceramic pieces, tableware, and glassware. This diverse lineup of international artisans currently includes IIII, Makhno Studio, Frédéric Saulou, The Soucy Shop, and Isac Elam Kaid.

In case you missed it: Get minimalist design ideas from this shophouse showroom

Gessi

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Photo 1 of 5 Casa Gessi presents a striking setting for its range of bath and kitchen products
Photo 2 of 5 The architectural facade of the preserved colonial building that houses the Casa Gessi showroom in Singapore
Photo 3 of 5 Beautiful vanity and shower set-ups on display
Photo 4 of 5 A tropical-inspired with Sogni rain showers
Photo 5 of 5 An in-house library of different bathroom products and material selections

Inspired by beauty and wellness spheres, the recently refurbished Casa Gessi showroom in Singapore is filled with luxurious bathroom novelties that design lovers would appreciate. Led by design, a dynamic selection of their iconic bathroom collections is featured throughout the concept showroom housed inside the two-story Victorian mansion.

Some of the highlights of the space include the all-new new private wellness area and its eight-metre-high rain shower waterfall set against a marble mosaic backdrop. There is also a customisable magnetic wall where visitors can see how Gessi products in different finishes can be paired together.

King Living Alexandra

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Photo 1 of 5 King Living Alexandra is the brand's second showroom in Singapore
Photo 2 of 5 Another view of the showroom
Photo 3 of 5 The multi-award-winning Jasper sofa from King Living
Photo 4 of 5 The modular reclining King Living Cloud V sofas
Photo 5 of 5 The sprawling space displays many of King Living's most popular offerings, including the Jasper bed

Launching its second showroom in Singapore last year, King Living has gone up and beyond to showcase its high-grade furniture products that are equally functional, luxurious, and timeless.

Exuding the best of Australian design, the 3,900 sq ft space has a wide range of home goods, including modular sofas, beds, storage furniture, and more. The showroom also lets guests have a feel of the different premium fabrics and European leather swatches while discovering the long-lasting craftsmanship of each piece.

Sapphire Windows

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Photo 1 of 5 The grand event hall features eye-catching geometric forms overhead that reference the company’s industrial roots and its angular logo
Photo 2 of 5 The “Welcome Vestibule” of the Sapphire Windows showroom
Photo 3 of 5 The blue kitchen references the signature hue of the glass company
Photo 4 of 5 Founder Jeffrey Liew’s office is a handsome space enlivened with tangerine orange accents
Photo 5 of 5 The karaoke room playfully incorporates musical motifs on the custom rug

The Sapphire Windows showroom is a sight to behold, and its impressive bold yet modern interiors are a true statement crafted by Nikki Hunt of Design Intervention. The transformation project saw the raw interiors of a 60,000 sq ft warehouse building into an elevated design concept that features their signature of impressive, bespoke window and glass products.

As visitors make their way into the main 27,000 sq ft showroom space on the fourth floor, they are greeted from the lift lobby with the entryway (also fondly known as the “Welcome Vestibule”) that has a dark and dramatic air while highlighting the design of the laser-cut graphic applied to the glass window that creates beautiful shadows while referencing the chiselled form of the Sapphire Windows logo. Then, they step into the expansive grand event hall with a lofty, 6m-high ceiling. Beautiful details that make this a unique area include its eye-catching geometric installation, jewel-tone accents, and the brand's functional yet beautiful glass window and door products.

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SMEG

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Photo 1 of 5 Another view of the showroom, which features flourishing verdant touches
Photo 2 of 5 Smeg’s variety of cooktops and ovens
Photo 3 of 5 A colour array of refrigerators from Smeg
Photo 4 of 5 The Smeg appliances are pictured in different colourways to help homeowners select the right hue and style for their home
Photo 5 of 5 The facade of Smeg Singapore showroom

A designer favourite among home chefs, Smeg has long been known for its signature vintage-style appliances and colourful cookware. And the Smeg Singapore showroom is truly a tropical wonderland that puts the spotlight on their vibrant products. The light-filled space designed by Singaporean designer Roy Teo of Evocateurs is effective in drawing attention to these iconic appliances. The verdant greenery within the showroom also offers a touch of nature.

Beyond its purpose of showcasing the latest collections, the Italian brand also has a live kitchen where visitors can see how they can maximise their use of their kitchen appliances through cooking workshops conducted by guest chefs.

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