Home & Decor – September 2019

NEW STORE

text Eliza HamizaH

BuNgalOW 55

See Bungalow 55’s timeless tropical

designs in its new Dempsey store.

runs an interior styling service,

which was one of the reasons

for the move.

“The home styling

consultations have now become

a significant part of Bungalow

55. We needed a larger space to
    accommodate our furniture,
    and to design a better client
    experience. When I saw the
    floor-to-ceiling windows
    overlooking the jungle, I was
    sold!” she says.
    Nina’s collection consists
    of unique items that are hard
    to find in Singapore, such as

A

fter seven years at

Cluny Court, furniture

and home accessories

boutique Bungalow 55 has moved

to a new nest.

Perched on a spacious

third storey unit in Dempsey,

the 1,350 sq ft boutique is

surrounded by tall trees and

blessed with a constant stream

of natural light. This sets a

serene backdrop for the brand’s

tropical glam pieces that are

personally sourced by founder

Nina Beale from America,

Australia and Europe. She also

nature-inspired pieces – for

instance, the Costa Verde

hanging lamp constructed

out of plant fibres – as well as

customisable furniture like the

X-Desk, named after its crossed

wooden legs.

To maximise the space, Nina

used her signature round tables

to create a figure-of-eight flow.

This fits the counter and client

consultation area and creates

a relaxed, happy atmosphere.

When asked how she would

describe Bungalow 55 customers,

she says: “Someone who is

discerning, interesting, fun and

hasa senseofhumour!”

Visit Bungalow 55 at Block

8D Dempsey Road, or go to

https://www.bungalow55.com.

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The round

Pineapple Table

is a made-to-

order item.

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Nina says styling

consultations

are based on

clients’ lifestyle

and interests,

so as to “create

homes and not

a showroom of

design pieces”.

Hand-
coloured
prints of sea
creatures
and botany
can add to
an elegant
atmosphere.

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