“The purpose of customised furniture is to create a product tailored to your lifestyle and needs while achieving your dream aesthetic,” says Zan, “and one should not be sacrificed for the other.”

For instance, if you have young children, consider a fabric sofa with removable covers that can be easily washed if spills and stains inevitably happen, she advises. Courts has a range of new water-proof fabrics that prevent liquid from seeping into your precious furniture.

“The multitude of choices available on a variety of channels may seem overwhelming, so browse stores for inspiration as a first touchpoint; they provide a touch-and-feel experience that is irreplaceable for a furniture purchase,” advises Zan.

Visit stores such as Courts and Ikea where they regularly refresh their home display settings to showcase the latest ways to style a space. Zan recommends then going online to browse with more refined searches, as well as look out for buying guides (available on Courts online).

From modular wardrobes to shelves, flexible storage pieces are great solutions for both small and large space in your bedroom or living, says Interior Design Leader at IKEA Singapore, April Kwan.

“Flexible storage solution can accompany you through the years. For example with the PLATSA series (above), you can create exactly the solution you need. If your needs change, you can easily rebuild or complete with new features.”

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Another space-maximising way to achieve a stylish customised space, is with pegboards. “Unique wall storage solutions such as the Skadis pegboard from Ikea are really popular as they help add texture and dimension to your wall décor,” April says.

It also allows you to inject personality into your space by displaying photographs, mementos and other art pieces, any way you like.  “If you change your mind, it’s easy to change the accessories and create a new solution. Choose if you want to attach it to a desktop, to a shelf or hang it on the wall.”

“Getting customised furniture from one single source rather than multiple places will give assurance of harmony between the different pieces for a seamless look at the end, as well as provide convenience post-purchase,” Zan advises.

“Homeowners tend to overlook the importance of maintenance, which is key to keeping it looking fresh and welcoming,” says Zan.

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For a fuss-free experience, Zan recommends shopping at a store that offers complementary cleaning and maintenance services to care for your new furniture (such as GURU at Courts), plus warranties that will give you greater ease of mind after you’ve made a purchase.

You can customise this made-to-order sofa with more than 600 leather and fabric options to suit your style and taste.

Elevate your dining room with a beautiful marble dining table, which you can customise to suit the theme of your home. Choose from no less than five colour finishes and three different leg bases that can be configured how you want.

This flexible sofa bed can be arranged according to your needs, and it has a large storage space under the seat for all the things you want to hide away.

These side tables can be made to measure, and you can also customise the tabletop (choose from four different types of italian marble, such as Carrara marble and Marquina Black marble) as well as the leg design (choose from stainless steel in gold, chrome or rose gold).

Blafink lets you customise the headboard to a specific size to suit your bedroom space. You can even choose to include embellishments as well as the material for the headboard, from over 20 fabric colours, to regenerated leather and stain resistant aquaclean fabrics.

Local company Peggy Board lets you customise pegboard to suit your wall size, with myriad shelving and display accessories to choose from.

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