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DINING TABLES
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made of light golden wood; the metal
legs are painted light grey and join up
in a sophisticated cross on the floor.
The table is from The Shophouse, and
it had something special that I couldn’t
John Lim Yeow Teck, Singaporean
I bought a 1.5m-diameter round dining table made of
solid suar wood, with a glass top to protect the tabletop.
The table can accommodate 10 standard chairs, allowing
for a big family gathering.
I selected this particular table because of its beautiful,
contrasting-grain tabletop. Also, I was attracted by the
design of the leg, made from the natural root of a mature
teak tree.
I spent about two hours at The Vivant Tree while the
salesperson explained the various designs of their dining
sets. The shop offers a wide range of furniture products
made of natural wood. Each piece has its own unique
design and character.
Before you buy furniture, understand the functionality
and design you want. Then work out a budget. Relax
and enjoy the process of shopping according to your
plan, without being too influenced by salespeople who
sometimes present furniture pieces to you on the basis
of their own interests, not yours.
The Vivant Tree
28B Hillview Terrace
6468 5846 |
Geraldine Gitel, French
Our rectangular dining table is 180cm
by 90cm – the perfect size to hold six
people comfortably. The tabletop is
find in other contemporary furniture
shops. I thought it was uncluttered, and
contemporary without being too clinical.
I liked the mix of wood and metal. The
table has also been nicely treated to
protect against stains; we have a young
daughter, so we need very resistant
furniture.
The creative team at The Shophouse
was extremely helpful; I would highly
recommend them. They pay attention
to you and your needs. Understanding
that a dining table is an important part
of the home, they ask a lot of questions
about your existing furniture, colours,
wall fittings and so on.
Pick a design that you like, but also
think of practicality: what impact will
such a big piece of furniture have in
your house? Tables tend to look small
in shops, but they actually can actually
look much bigger in the limited space
you have at home.
The Shophouse
315 Outram Road
#07-03 Tan Boon Liat Building
6323 7190 |