Expat Living City Guide – June 2018

DESIGN YOUR SPACE

90 CITY GUIDE 2018

#06-01 Tan Boon Liat Building

315 Outram Road

9640 3829 | areteculture.com

Caroline’s Tips

for Newcomers

“Have a design vision for

how you want your dream

home to look. This can

be a feeling you want to

create at home, such as cosy,

lived-in or indulgent, but it

should also be a look – for

example, contemporary or

Hollywood glamour.

“A cohesive colour palette is

so important in making your

home feel well-designed, so

give this some thought. Invest

in a few pieces that will follow

you through your homes,

and never underestimate the

little styling touches. Scented

reeds or candles can make a

lot of difference to a room.

Plants also add to a more

lived-in, organic feel.”

Established in 2010 by Caroline Chin-Geyler, Arete Culture

has grown from a home-styling business into a company

that provides end-to-end home makeovers, runs two

retail showrooms, works alongside industry partners on

renovations projects and more.

With over 600 regional projects under its belt to date,

Arete has garnered plenty of experience working with

international clientele. For those looking for quick style fix,

there’s also its “Design in a Day” service, focusing on single

rooms and smaller spaces.

Arete’s showrooms are full of its signature luxe-look

products. The furniture is designed and finished in

Singapore and can be custom-made to fit a variety of

specifications. From dining tables, headboards, bed frames,

coffee tables and media units, to soft furnishings like

cushions, rugs, artwork and mirrors, they’re all a worthy

addition to a Singapore home.

How this home furniture and styling business

has gone from strength to strength over the

course of its eight years.

Creating a Vision