IKEA Singapore Items to Add ‘Mocha Mousse’ to Your Homes

The start of a new year means an opportunity for change. And by change, we mean finding time to redecorate and breathe new life into your personal spaces.

Singapore is home to a vibrant design scene with plenty of hidden gems offering stylish and distinctive homeware pieces. You don’t have to look beyond the city’s borders to be treated to artisan items or decorative pieces that bring a little flair into your homes and make fantastic conversation starters.

If you’re looking for handcrafted furniture or modern artisanal designs, these local shops have something special to elevate your space. We’ve curated a list of places where you can find home décor that truly stand out.

Sunday Bedding

This shop was established by Singaporean couple, Alex and Clara, who while shopping for their first home realized how little they knew about buying linens and how these things can affect how we sleep.

Sunday Bedding offers bed sheets that are not only well-made and sustainable but also budget-friendly. One of their most popular products is Bamboo sheets, which are made from 100% Bamboo Rayon, making it more absorbent than cotton. It’s perfect to use when you’re living in a country with a humid climate.

The brand also offers other items such as bath towels and loungewear. You can buy them online or at their physical stores in Raffles City, i12 Katong, and Holland Road shopping center.

Location: Sunday Flagship Store, Raffles City, 252 North Bridge Road, #03-39, S (179103)

Open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM

Marmo

The brand began as a side project because its owners had marble waste and offcuts piling up in their backyards. To address this, Marmo (“Marble” in Italian) was born, offering finely crafted objects and furniture made from 100% recycled premium stone — giving these irregularly shaped marble offcuts a second life.

More than furniture, the brand offers delicate home décor pieces such as candle holders, trays, and a classic Christmas tree set made of green Italian Verde marble. You can view and purchase their products on their official website.

Location: Marmo, 11 Changi South St 1, Singapore 486787 

Un Studio

From delicate teaware ceramic pieces to sleek wooden benches and tables, Un Studio offers unique handmade items made by their studio and other independent ceramicists.

If you’re looking to find intricate and detailed figurines to display in your home or unique glassware or wooden stools or side tables to use, this is it. You can have items made-to-order or browse through their collections and creations on their website.

The shop also offers pottery workshops if you’re ever interested in dipping your hands into the art and creating your own.

Location: Un Studio, 47 Jalan Pemimpin, Halcyon 2, #04-03, Singapore 577200

Hands Design

Hands Design turns common woodwork into extraordinary art pieces by mixing them with resin. The head of the family business, Uncle Ray, was in the stained-glass industry for many years until he came across resin art on YouTube, which sparked his interest in the medium. He went on a training program in Washington and upon returning to Singapore, also learned woodworking.

They sell a variety of gorgeous wooden pieces from coffee tables and resin dishes to phone stands and charcuterie boards. You can check their creations online or message them for a custom piece. Hands Designs also holds workshop sessions for as low as S$90, which already allows you to create your own Resin tumblers!

Location: Hands Design, 5 Industrial Park 2A, TECH II #07-29, Singapore 567760

Hikari & Shores

Imagine a lighthouse or the coziest miniature cabin perched on a rock or a grassy hill that you can display on your wall. Hikari & Shores turns these gorgeous views into 3D paintings enclosed in clear glass that makes it seem like they’re floating in the frame.

Definitely the epitome of a unique home décor item! You can message Desmond on the store’s Instagram page if you’re interested in getting a custom piece or two.

Two Storytellers Inc.

This lifestyle brand was born from the social enterprise bookstore called, Books Beyond Borders, which helps raise money for girls’ education in Nepal. Two Storytellers was launched in 2024 and sells handmade, sustainable, and meaningful gifts that celebrate the rich stories behind every craft.

Their felt Christmas home décor items are especially adorable and you can find other products such as bags, notepads, and charms on their website which are all ethically made and sourced from Nepal.

Location: The Bookstore (Books Beyond Borders), 33 Erskine Rd, 01-08, Singapore

Open daily from 11 AM to 8 PM

Habichl

Looking for cute, tufted rugs? Local artist, Rachael, designs whimsical and colorful tufted rugs that will surely brighten any space. The brand’s name is a combination of her name and the word “habit,” which pertains to her habit of making.

On her website, you can see a variety of designs up for grabs. She has also extended her offerings to stationery and stickers, too!

Cruddy

If you’re looking to add a bit of character to your home, why not add an actual 2D character? Cruddy is a creative unit brand offering illustration services and merchandise featuring an original character named, Greg, which was designed by one of their artists, Vanessa Han. According to their website, their personal works are “inspired by real-life instances and curious thoughts.” These are presented through fun and relatable visuals that can be seen on many of their products from shirts and bags to stationery and keychains.

You can DM Vanessa should you want something custom-made or browse their online store for some of their vibrant merchandise.

Sumu Goods

Organizers play an important role in keeping your space neat and tidy. But that doesn’t mean those storage items can’t look stylish while they do their jobs of keeping your homes clutter-free.

Sumu Goods is a shopping and retail brand offering products for your organizing needs. On their website, you can find their full range of products from folding containers and desktop organizers to dual-purpose items such as folding container table tops.

You can also head on over to their physical store in Joo Chiat Place and follow them on Instagram for the latest product releases and announcements.

Location: Sumu Goods, 57A Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427781

Open Monday to Saturday from 11 AM to 6:30 PM

Kra Sanctuary

Founded on “a desire to celebrate the beautiful in the everyday,” Kra Sanctuary sells handcrafted dinnerware and home décor accessories made by artisans. The brand’s name was derived from Isthmus of Kra, which is a place on the coast of Southern Thailand, where the products are imported from.

Kra Sanctuary’s carefully designed and crafted goods range from gorgeous dinnerware such as serving bowls, platters, and cutlery sets. They also have luxe ceramic items and silverware, which can elevate any kitchen space.

Visit their website to see their full catalog of products. You can also see their dinnerware staples in their partner stores.

Imagine coming home after a long day at work, going through your nighttime routine, and lighting a scented candle to help you settle in for the night. As the soothing aroma fills your room, feel your muscles relax and your mind focus on enjoying a good night’s sleep.

Without a doubt, scented candles have gained popularity among homeowners. Whether it’s the benefits of aromatherapy, the aesthetic charm, or their ability to create a serene ambiance, scented candles have advantages that make them a must-have in the home. In Singapore, many local brands are gaining a following due to the unique scents they create. If you’re looking for a candle that lights up a room and transforms it into a calm sanctuary, we’ve listed local scented candle brands you can check out below:

Hush

Officially launched in 2015, Hush is a Singapore-based and women-led boutique home fragrance studio that specializes in crafting all-natural, essential oil-based home fragrances and other lifestyle products, that aim to improve one’s mental and emotional wellness.

What started out as a brand with only three candle scents grew into a well-loved shop offering a variety of products from candles and incense to reed diffusers and room sprays. Those looking for candles can check out Geranium, which is said to be great for calming the mind and restoring emotional balance, and the classic favorite, Lavender, known for its relaxing and calming effect.

Order online here

Artisan of Sense

Artisan of Sense creates handcrafted soy candles using eco-friendly soy wax from the US. To ensure that each candle is of the highest quality, the brand also uses pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils from plants and lead-free cotton wicks.

It has a Classic Candle collection which features candles like Cedarwood & Lemongrass, a candle that promises an invigorating and intense fragrance, and Musk, Bergamot & Rose, known for its intoxicating blend that will capture your senses. Artisan of Sense also has a Glass Dome Collection with a glass cloche that concentrates the aroma. Once you lift it, you’ll immediately smell the scent of the candle.

Order online here

Lynk Fragrances

Priding itself as the ultimate online destination for a wide array of fragrance products, Lynk Fragrances has everything you need to create an “immersive olfactory experience.” The brand’s extensive collection includes aromatherapy-scented candles, diffusers, essential oils, and hair and body fragrances, among others.

Its bestselling candle is called Evenings At The Westin (White Tea) Candle, which is reminiscent of a spa fragrance, allowing you to achieve a pleasant vibe at home. Another crowd-favourite is Solace Under The Moonlight (White Sage + Lavender) Candle, which according to the brand smells like a good night’s rest. You can also check out Kyoto Awakening (Himalayan Bamboo) Candle, a jar that can make you feel like you’re in a bamboo forest.

Order online here

Candles of Light

Candles of Light has a mission: to create home scents that bring comfort and light to its customers and their loved ones. They highlight nine different scents – which they refer to as their core botanical scent range.

The candles available are handcrafted in small batches with a 100 percent soy wax blend and scented with pure essential oils and natural botanicals. Worth checking out is the DO NOT DISTURB – Dawn Aura Holographic Candle, which is part of their Work-from-Home series. This candle can help boost your productivity with notes of calming lavender, uplifting citrus, and mint.

Order online here

Oyasumi Scents

Oyasumi is “good night” in Japanese, and Oyasumi Scents is committed to helping you create an atmosphere where you can say “Oyasumi.” Made with organic soy wax and poured in small batches, the candles are categorized as Signatures, Tea-Scented, Asian-Inspired, and Seasonal online to guide you when you shop.

You may want to give the Lychee & Calamansi Candle a try! It makes you feel like you’re escaping to a tropical beach so you can enjoy some “vacation vibes” even while at home. Another bestseller is the White Tea & Lavender Candle, the perfect candle to light after a long and tiring day.

Order online here

Pass It On

Taking pride as Singapore’s first and only plantable candle brand, Pass It On advocates for environmental awareness with their range of products, which also includes Bio-Composite Home Décor and Smokeless Incense.

Each candle features a candle lid made of biodegradable, plantable seed-embedded paper and 100 percent pure soy wax. Some of the items you can consider include the Alps, inspired by the effects of climate change on the famous mountain range. It highlights the notes of English Pear and Freesia. Another is the Great Barrier Reef, taking inspiration from the world’s largest coral reef, it highlights fragrances of fresh mineral salts and sage.

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Soul Good Project

A holistic wellness brand dedicated to self-love, Soul Good Project is known for creating personal care and skin care products made of natural ingredients. They have now expanded their products to include candles, reed diffusers, and room and linen sprays.

If you love sage and cedarwood, you may want to check out the Palo Santo & Sage Scented Candle, which features a harmonious blend of two purifying herbs. It’s said to be ideal for meditation and relaxation, making it an ideal addition to your home or office. Missing the beach? Go for Sea Breeze & Orchid Scented Candle, with its scent reminiscent of the coastal breeze and floral notes.

Order online here